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Poverty fight must go on despite deficit, activists say - Toronto Star

Poverty fight must go on despite deficit, activists sayToronto StarLaurie Monsebraaten Social Justice Reporter Ontario's 2008 pledge to fight child poverty can't be sacrificed in the name of provincial austerity, says a new report being released Monday. On the eve of economist Don Drummond's expected call for dramatic ...and more »

State Has Texas-Sized Poverty Problem - CBS Local

abc13.comState Has Texas-Sized Poverty ProblemCBS LocalAUSTIN (AP) — Texans politicians like to tout the state's economic growth, but more and more Texans are finding themselves teetering on the edge of poverty. There is little doubt Texas has survived the Great Recession better than other states, ...Analysis Finds Many Texans Earn Low Pay, Have Few AssetsKWTXall 20 news articles »

Romney ignores real problems of poverty - The Gamecock

Romney ignores real problems of povertyThe GamecockBut the real issue here is that this is a candidate who views poverty, even extreme poverty, as unfortunate but inevitable. The safety net that we have in place is vital. Things like Medicaid and food stamps are important, and — in theory if not ...Amy Goodman: Romney's 1 percent nation under GodAppeal-DemocratEditorial | Romney's AmericaLouisville Courier-JournalThe "Holeist" of Holes in the Safety NetHuffington Post (blog)all 3 news articles »

Poverty fight must go on despite deficit, activists say - Toronto Star

Poverty fight must go on despite deficit, activists sayToronto StarLaurie Monsebraaten Social Justice Reporter Ontario's 2008 pledge to fight child poverty can't be sacrificed in the name of provincial austerity, says a new report being released Monday. On the eve of economist Don Drummond's expected call for dramatic ...

Rising Poverty Stats Bring Increased Urgency for Tax Credit Program and Free ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Rising Poverty Stats Bring Increased Urgency for Tax Credit Program and Free ...MarketWatch (press release)3, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- As we begin the new year, record numbers of American families are struggling with poverty, according to US Census Bureau statistics which show some 46.2 million Americans are living below the poverty line.and more »

Poverty strong predictor of student achievement on Treasure Coast

A Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers analysis of FCAT scores and poverty rates confirms what national researchers and school officials have known for decades: Poverty is a strong predictor of student achievement.

Poverty, jobs top issues

SANDUSKY -- Poverty and unemployment in northern Ohio and throughout the nation became the central issues Saturday in the first debate of candidates in the race to represent the newly drawn 9th Congressional District.

POVERTY OF UMMAH WILL WORSEN IF LEADERS CONCERNED WITH AMASSING WEALTH FOR THEMSELVES - PERAK SULTAN

PARIT, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Poverty of the ummah will become worse if theleaders are more concerned with building wealth for themselves and their ownfamilies and cliques, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah.The Sultan said wealth obtained in a sudden and dubious manner would createindividuals who were artificially and temporarily rich."Such material wealth not complemented by mental and ...

Rising Poverty Stats Bring Increased Urgency for Tax Credit Program and Free Tax Help

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As we begin the new year, record numbers of American families are struggling with poverty, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics which show some 46.2 million ...

Poverty and Politics: How Strong Is Safety Net for Poor Americans?

Listen to the Audio JEFFREY BROWN: Now, wealth, poverty and politics today. For several weeks, much of the Republican presidential campaign seemed to focus on the subject of wealth, specifically that of Mitt Romney and the taxes he did or didn't pay. MITT ROMNEY (R): Will there will discussion? Sure. Will it be an article? Yeah. But is it entirely legal and fair? Absolutely. I'm proud of the ...