Revised Formula Shows New Poverty High: 49.1Million
For first time, the share of Hispanics living in poverty surpassed that of African Americans
2011-11-07
Hope Yen The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The ranks of America's poor are greater than previously known, reaching a new level of 49.1 million - or 16 percent - due to rising medical costs and other expenses that make it harder for people to stay afloat, according to new census estimates. Read the complete article
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