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Poverty In The U.S. By The Numbers
Poverty in America is on the rise. Here's a breakdown of the more than 46 million poor Americans still struggling despite the slow economic recovery.
Special Series
Poverty In America: The Struggle To Get Ahead
NPR's Pam Fessler reports on the tens of millions of Americans still struggling in poverty.
Poverty In The U.S. By The Numbers
Poverty In The U.S. By The Numbers
July 10, 2012
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Special Series
Poverty In America: The Struggle To Get Ahead
NPR's Pam Fessler reports on the tens of millions of Americans still struggling in poverty.