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14.3%

The official 2009 poverty rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

October 21, 2010 •

Andy Kim

The official 2009 poverty rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Andy Kim

Andy Kim

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.

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