After the longest peace-time expansion in American history, one in five American children is growing up poor. There's mounting evidence that poverty is not just a condition; it's often a trap. Children who grow up poor are more likely to get sick, more likely to die, and far more likely to fail in school - especially if they've suffered extreme poverty before the age of six.
The Forgotten 14 Million explores why both government and the free market are failing the most vulnerable young Americans.
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The Forgotten, June 03, 2006
Reviewer: bjtindle
This is a very informative and comprehensive article about poverty in the state of Kentucky. I would love to get a transcript in order to post an audio of this to my blog. I think everyone should listen to this audio file!
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1999
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