Despite Trillions In Welfare Spending, Poverty Increases In America -- Bluefield Daily TelegraphThe U.S. Census Bureau's annual poverty report states that 46.2 million people, or roughly one of seven Americans, were poor in 2010. That's a shocking statistic.
Currently, poverty earnings levels in the contiguous 48 states are $10,890 for individuals, $14,710 for couples and $22,350 for a family of four. The thresholds are higher for residents of Hawaii and Alaska.
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My Comment: So .... when countering those who claim that after spending trillions on defense and on the wars in Iraq/Afghanistan/everywhere we are still unsafe (and yes, we are still 'unsafe').... mention that you agree because after spending trillions on poverty .... poverty still exists.
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