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October 2, 2009

Poverty Rate Rises to 13.2 Percent
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Meanwhile, the Census Bureau reports the nation’s poverty rate has rise
to 13.2 percent, the highest level in eleven years. The number of people
classified as poor has jumped to nearly 40 million.



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