CSPAN Washington Journal Rep. G.K. Butterfield July 14, 2024
In 2019 is 25,750. For a single individual, 12,490. So the Census Bureau sets the poverty lines. Many governmental programs are based on the poverty line. Free and reduced lunches for children at school for example. Childrens health insurance, so many of our federal programs are based on the poverty line and if you fall below the poverty line, you are entitled to these programs, and if you do not, you are not entitled. We are getting reports that President Trump is determined to redefine the poverty line and he has put it out for comment and june 21 is the magic date that comments need to be s...