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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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CBO's Long-Term Projections for Social Security: 2009 Update

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August 7, 2009


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CBO's Long-Term Projections for Social Security: 2009 Update

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August 7, 2009

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CBO Estimate of Social Security Proposals in the President's FY 2010 Budget

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June 16, 2009

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - March 2009 Baseline

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June 16, 2009

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Unemployment Compensation - March 2009 Baseline

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June 16, 2009

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Supplemental Security Income - March 2009 Baseline

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June 16, 2009

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Child Nutrition Programs - March 2009 Baseline

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June 16, 2009

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Child Support Collections - March 2009 Baseline

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June 16, 2009

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Foster Care and Adoption Assistance - March 2009 Baseline

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June 16, 2009

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Children's Health Insurance Program - March 2009 Baseline

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June 16, 2009

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