The Bradenton Herald has reported that the "U.S. economy is leaving record numbers in severe poverty." The 2005 census reveals that 16 million Americans -- a 32 year high -- are living in extreme poverty.
Extreme poverty is defined as a family of four living on less than $9,903 a year.
Looks like the Bush administration's tax breaks didn't trickle down to them.
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Of course the 16 million might be illegal immigrants and/or others who aren't reporting a big chunk of their cash income ...
In California, the income won't go far when you need to buy housing and zoning laws preclude building affordable housing anywhere. The restrictions against affordable housing are the strongest in the Democratic counties. We won't mention the impact this has on global warming!
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