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Poverty in the News
Sunday October 19, 2008

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• Election and economy spur discussion of poverty

• Number of working poor increased from 2002 to 2006

• Midwest and Northeast see increase in concentrated poverty

• Teenagers comprise only 7% of the low-wage workforce

• Right-wing radio blames poor for country’s financial mess

• Federal poverty measure is outdated

• Housing First strategy is a success

• Minnesota foreclosures creating more homeless students

• New Jersey food banks struggle to keep up with demand

• Cleveland parking meters collect change for homeless people

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