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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
  • Social Security
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Taxes for Low-Income Households (EITC)

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Budgetary Impact of the President's Proposal to Alter Federal Student Loan Programs

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March 15, 2010


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Budgetary Impact of the President's Proposal to Alter Federal Student Loan Programs

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March 15, 2010

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Social Security Disability Insurance - March 2010 Baseline

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March 5, 2010

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - March 2010 Baseline

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March 5, 2010

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

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March 5, 2010

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Social Security Trust Funds - March 2010 Baseline

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March 5, 2010

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Child Support Collections - March 2010 Baseline

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March 5, 2010

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Food Stamp Program - March 2010 Baseline

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March 5, 2010

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CBO Estimate of Social Security Proposals in the President's FY 2011 Budget

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March 5, 2010

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Child Support Enforcement - March 2010 Baseline

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March 5, 2010

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