poverty
WASHINGTON — The nation’s poverty rate increased dramatically last year as inflation drove up the cost of living and federal aid programs created to help families weather the coronavirus pandemic were allowed to expire, the Census Bureau said on Tuesday.... Read More
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Anahid Brakke talked about the financial struggles facing veterans during a congressional field hearing Monday in California on how to end hunger among people who served in the U.S. military. Near the headquarters of her organization, called... Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A recent report says that more than a third of Californians are living below or near the poverty line, according to the latest available data. Without social safety net programs, the report further says, that figure would... Read More