Poverty in the United States

As Trump Boasts About Economy, New Data Show Poverty Rate Virtually Unchanged

According to a Census Bureau report, nearly 40 million Americans were still living in poverty in 2017.
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Nikki Haley: It's ‘Patently Ridiculous’ For UN To Look Into U.S. Poverty

More than 40 million Americans are living in poverty.
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Sens. Warren, Sanders Hear Directly From America's Poor At U.S. Capitol

Lawmakers held a hearing to listen to participants in the Poor People’s Campaign.
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Hundreds Protest In Cities Across U.S. For 'Poor People's Campaign'

The movement demands lawmakers do more to help Americans in poverty, from supporting a $15 minimum wage to ending systemic racism.
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How Welfare's Work Requirements Can Deepen And Prolong Poverty

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