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Why Poverty Is A Much Bigger Problem Than The Government Thinks
By John Halpin Much has changed in American society since President Lyndon B. Johnson declared “unconditional war on poverty” in his State of the Union address on January 8, 1964. Women, people of color, the elderly, and people with disabilities … Continue reading
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Kentucky County That Gave War On Poverty A Face Still Struggles
By Pam Fessler Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson stood before Congress and declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.” His arsenal included new programs: Medicaid, Medicare, Head Start, food stamps, more spending on education, and tax cuts … Continue reading