News tagged with federal poverty

Drop in US crime reveals complex role of poverty

A plunge in US violent crime over the last two years despite the economic downturn appears to confirm what experts have long known -- that poverty alone does not drive delinquency.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

Jun 15, 2011 | 5 / 5 (2) | 3

Wisconsin Poverty Report shows anti-poverty programs worked

The third Wisconsin Poverty Report released today (Wednesday, May 4), shows that expanded tax credits and food assistance programs helped shield the state's poorest residents from the worst effects of the recession.

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May 05, 2011 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0