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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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Child Nutrition Programs - January 2010 Baseline

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January 26, 2010

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An Overview of Federal Support for Housing

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November 3, 2009

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Background Paper: How Slower Growth in the Labor Force Could Affect the Return on Capital

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October 6, 2009

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The Effect of H.R. 3200 on Medicare Part D Premiums

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August 28, 2009


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Social Security Disability Insurance - August 2009 Baseline

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August 25, 2009

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Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance - August 2009 Baseline

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August 25, 2009


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Social Security Trust Funds - August 2009 Baseline

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August 25, 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's Long-Term Projections for Social Security: 2009 Update

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August 7, 2009

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Background Paper: CBO's Long-Term Model: An Overview

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June 26, 2009

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