Poverty under George W. Bush

Poverty in the United States of America: It rose drammatically under George W(ar) Bush.

The number of Americans living in severe poverty has expanded dramatically under the Bush administration, with nearly 16 million people now living on an individual income of less than $5,000 (£2,500) a year or a family income of less than $10,000, according to an analysis of 2005 official census data.

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