Child Poverty in the US: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
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Why Higher FPL Thresholds Matter
So it sounds like you mentioned twice the federal poverty level is a more reasonable measure of poverty. So is this why, like, for example, when we're looking at eligibility for programs, we'll often see what seems like excessive generosity? Dr. Dreyer discusses program eligibility thresholds, why 100% FPL is outdated, and why many programs use multiples of FPL.
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