Recession Raises Poverty Rate to a 15-Year High

From the New York Times

By ERIK ECKHOLM

Published: September 16, 2010

The percentage of Americans struggling below the poverty line in 2009 was the highest it has been in 15 years, 1 in 7 Americans live below the poverty line the Census Bureau reported Thursday, and interviews with poverty experts and aid groups said the increase appeared to be continuing this year.

What a sad commentary on one of the riches nations in the world. Yet many Senators want to extend the Bush era tax cuts to the very wealthiest Americans. The same Senators are cutting food stamp aid. I guess we know who they listen to and it’s not the poor.

FRAC Statement: Senate Moves Forward on $11.9 Billion Cut in SNAP Benefits; Legislation Needs to Be Fixed Before Passage

Today, the Senate voted for cloture on a bill which reduces SNAP (food stamps) benefits to generate $11.9 billion to pay for items added to the Federal Aviation Administration Bill, including aid to states and funding for teachers' salaries and FMAP (Medicaid). While FRAC supports these important legislative priorities, it is unacceptable to pay for any priority by cutting benefits for the hungriest people in the country. FRAC.org 13 Million US Children are Hungry. Learn how you can help.

www.AmpleHarvest.org Donate Food to the Needy Help End Hunger in America.

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