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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

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