New figures on American poverty
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129906976
"The 2009 poverty level was set at $21,954 for a family of four. "
In my adult years, I don't know many who live at this level without a strong support network.
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For more commentary on this figure, see http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2010/09/16/rising-poverty-and-the-social-safety-net.
This link provides various viewpoints on how to address poverty and the role of the U.S. social safety net.
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