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Some Statistics on Poverty in America

Some Statistics on Poverty in America: "Poverty in America? One of the richest countries in the world?
Yes, poverty is a reality in America, just as it is for millions of other human beings on the planet. According to the US Census Bureau, 35.9 million people live below the poverty line in America"

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