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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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CBO's Long-Term Social Security Projections

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August 5, 2011


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CBO's 2011 Long-Term Projections for Social Security: Additional Information

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August 5, 2011

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CBO's 2011 Long-Term Projections for Social Security: Infographic

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August 5, 2011

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A Description of the Immigrant Population: An Update

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June 3, 2011


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A Description of the Immigrant Population: An Update

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June 2, 2011

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The Underfunding of State and Local Pension Plans

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May 4, 2011


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The Underfunding of State and Local Pension Plans

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May 4, 2011

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Selected Budget Projections - April 2011

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April 15, 2011

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Long-Term Analysis of a Budget Proposal by Chairman Ryan

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April 5, 2011

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Children's Health Insurance Program - March 2011 Baseline

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March 18, 2011

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