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Sep 2022
27m 15s

Why Fewer American Children Are Living i...

The New York Times
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The high poverty rate among children was long seen as an enduring fact of American life. But a recent analysis has shown that the number of young people growing up poor has fallen dramatically in the past few decades. The reasons for the improvement are complicated, but they have their roots in a network of programs and support shaped by years of political ... Show More
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