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The ratio of Americans who for at least a year of their lives have struggled with joblessness, relied on government aid or had income below 150 percent of the poverty line, according to a recent survey.

The ratio of Americans who for at least a year of their lives have struggled with joblessness, relied on government aid or had income below 150 percent of the poverty line, according to a recent survey.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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