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Poverty in America 2010 – the Big Picture
The Census Bureau has released the 2010 report on poverty in America. Follow this site for in depth reports, and lots of charts, on this topic during the next week. The press is making much of the actual numbers of Americans in poverty. Remember, however, that with a growing population, the numbers will increase even if the rate stays the same. Every person living in poverty matters, but it is the increase or decrease in the … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Economy, Original writing, Poverty, Reporting
Poverty in America – 2008 overview
The series on the 2009 report begins with Poverty in America 2009 – OverviewThe series on the 2010 report begins with Poverty in America – the Quick Take. The Census Bureau has released its report titled: Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2008. The release of the report was delayed by about a month by the administration. Highlights The official poverty rate in 2008 was 13.2 percent, up from 12.5 percent in 2007. This … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Economy, Analysis, Original writing, Poverty
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