Child Hunger: Nutritious Food Tough To Afford
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Low-Wage America
Eating Nutritiously A Struggle When Money Is Scarce()
July 20, 2010 The Williamsons of Carlisle, Pa., live well below the poverty line. And in the family's struggle to obtain enough food, nutrition sometimes takes a back seat to necessity. Hunger in America is complicated. It's not just getting enough food, but getting the right food — and making the right choices.
A Daily Fight To Find Food: One Family's Story()
July 19, 2010 President Obama has pledged to end childhood hunger by 2015. But the number of hungry children in America has been rising: In 2008, almost 17 million children lived in households where getting enough food was a challenge. The Williamson family of five in Carlisle, Pa., who make $18,000 a year, highlight this struggle.
Economy
Skeletons Of The Auto Industry Linger Across U.S.()
July 15, 2009 In all, 21 Chrysler and General Motors plants will be closed permanently or idled over the next few years. In addition to the loss of thousands of jobs, the closures can mean a substantial drop in tax revenue for affected communities. Some cities converted the vacant auto plants into other businesses in an attempt to reinvent their economies.
Business
Charities Lament 'Cash For Clunkers' Program()
July 14, 2009 When Congress passed a new law to give people up to $4,500 to junk their old cars and buy new, more efficient ones, the auto industry cheered. But some charities say they'll be the unintended victims of this program, and so will the low-income people they try to help.
Health Care
In Phoenix, Homeless Battle Summer Heat()
July 11, 2009 Summers in Phoenix can be long and lethal for those who can't escape the heat. Those who live in it say the heat makes them irritable, disoriented and unable to eat. Even at night, the temperature can hover in the lower 90s.
Economy
Can Expanding Food Stamps Jolt The Economy?()
July 7, 2009 Some economists say the additional $20 billion allocated to the federal food stamp program is a smart way to boost spending in a recession — especially with 4.8 million new people getting aid. But critics say a real economic kick-start will take a lot more money.
