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Emmer's poverty claim at odds with Census data
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said poverty in the United States is at its lowest level ever, but Census Bureau figures tell a more complicated story. While some measures show recent declines, official data from recent years point to a rise in poverty rates, leaving economists questioning how the claim squares with the numbers.
Why now: A senior Republican lawmaker's upbeat claim is being directly contradicted by official federal statistics, sparking fact-checking and debate.
Tom EmmerUS Census BureauCBS News
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- House Majority Whip Tom Emmer dismisses Republican concerns going into midterms · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Emmer says poverty is at its lowest level ever. Census data show a more mixed picture. · CBS News
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