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Poverty and Income Security

The share of people living in the United States in families with income below the official federal poverty threshold has fluctuated between about 11 percent and about 15 percent over the past several decades. CBO analyzes a wide variety of federal programs that aim to reduce poverty, alleviate some of poverty's adverse consequences, and enhance income security.

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  • Food and Nutrition Programs
  • Medicaid and CHIP
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  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Taxes for Low-Income Households (EITC)

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Using a Different Measure of Inflation for Indexing Federal Programs and the Tax Code

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February 24, 2010


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Using a Different Measure of Inflation for Indexing Federal Programs and the Tax Code

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February 24, 2010

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An Analysis of the Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2010

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January 27, 2010

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - January 2010 Baseline

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January 26, 2010

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Food Stamp Program - January 2010 Baseline

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January 26, 2010

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Unemployment Compensation - January 2010 Baseline

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January 26, 2010

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Supplemental Security Income - January 2010 Baseline

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January 26, 2010

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Social Security Disability Insurance - January 2010 Baseline

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January 26, 2010

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Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance - January 2010 Baseline

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January 26, 2010

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Child Support Collections - January 2010 Baseline

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January 26, 2010

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