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U.S. poverty rises despite economic recovery - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. residents living in poverty edged up to 46.5 million last year, the latest sign that an economic recovery marked by a stock market boom has not trickled down to ordinary Americans. The figures from the Census Bureau on Tuesday highlighted the lingering scars from the 2007-2009 recession and added fresh fuel to debates over government austerity and widening income inequality. It coul... ow.ly/2zZ3GM
Posted on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 23:33:01 +0000

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