The Broader Market

Poverty rates are at their highest since 1983, an alarming outcome of the worst recession since the Great Depression. This is yet another reason to ensure that we maintain emergency unemployment benefits and a strong SNAP (food stamp) program, both of which are key to keeping people out of poverty. It is also another reason why the President’s jobs package is so important - getting people back to work and generating stronger economic growth will lift people out of poverty.

Talk about the urgency of now.