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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.

Sub-Topics:

  • Food and Nutrition Programs
  • Medicaid and CHIP
  • Social Security
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Taxes for Low-Income Households (EITC)
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Deficit Reduction Options Affecting Social Security

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February 10, 1993

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Controlling Losses of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

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January 1, 1993

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Factors Contributing to the Growth of the Medicaid Program

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May 1, 1992

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Testimony on the Treatment of Women Under the Social Security System

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April 8, 1992

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The Government Pension Offset in the Social Security Program

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April 1, 1992

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Factors Contributing to the Infant Mortality Ranking of the United States

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February 1, 1992

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Testimony on the Emergency Community Development Act of 1992

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January 29, 1992

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Testimony on Aid to Famillies with Dependent Children

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December 19, 1991

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A Preliminary Analysis of Growing Caseloads in AFDC

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December 1, 1991

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Testimony on the Incomes and Taxes of Working Families with Children

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July 17, 1991

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