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Poverty line
With more people falling below the poverty line, a look at what benefits they might receive
Sep 15, 2020
High unemployment and reduced income for many during the pandemic may make more people eligible for federal aid programs.
Tired of waiting for Congress, majority of U.S. states have raised their minimum wage
by
Paulina Velasco
and Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 30, 2017
Is federal minimum wage still a thing?
World Bank rethinks poverty measure
by
Noel King
Oct 1, 2015
The benchmark of $1.25 a day is expected to raise to $1.90.