Great Place to Be Poor Is U.S., Where Poverty Is Mostly Self- Inflicted

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People who want more government income redistribution programs often sell their agenda with the lament, "The poor are getting poorer, and the rich are getting richer," but how about some evidence and you decide? I think the rich are getting richer, and so are the poor.

According to the most recent census, about 35 million Americans live in poverty. Heritage Foundation scholar Robert Rector, using several government reports, gives us some insights about these people in his paper: "Understanding Poverty and Economic Inequality in the United States" (www.heritage.org/Research/Welfare/ bg1796.cfm).

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Great Place to Be Poor Is U.S., Where Poverty Is Mostly Self- Inflicted

In 1971, only about 32 percent of all Americans enjoyed air conditioning in their homes. By 2001, 76 percent of poor people had air conditioning. In 1971, only 43 p...

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