Government Programs Kept Millions Out of Poverty in 2010/CBPP

Off the Charts Blog | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Blog Archive | Government Programs Kept Millions Out of Poverty in 2010: "Though grim in many respects, the Census data released this morning show that poverty and hardship would have been far worse in 2010 if not for key programs such as unemployment insurance, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), food stamps, and Medicaid. The new figures send a powerful message to policymakers as they consider major changes in these programs this fall."

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