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- The poverty debate centers on the threshold, with some arguing the federal standard is outdated and should be as high as $140,000 for a family of four, while others defend current anti-poverty programs.
- Though 56% of full-time workers earn a living wage, critics say many households still cannot afford basics.
- Economists say the supplemental poverty measure shows poverty has declined over decades, contradicting stagnation claims.
