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http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2011/07/what-is-poverty ]In recent years, the Census has reported that one in seven Americans are poor. But what does it mean to be “poor” in America?

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Wed, 07/20/11

  • The typical “poor” household in America has a car



  • 78% of “poor” households in America have air conditioning

  • 64% of “poor” households in America have cable or satellite TV .. most have two TVs, along with a DVD player and VCR



  • Most “poor” households in America with children have a gaming system such as an Xbox or PlayStation



  • 38% of “poor” households in America have a personal computer

  • Most “poor” households in America have a refrigerator, an oven and stove, and a microwave. They also have other household appliances such as a clothes washer, clothes dryer, ceiling fans, a cordless phone, and a coffee maker.

  • The typical “poor” American has more living space than the average European.



  • The typical “poor” American family is able to obtain medical care when needed.

  • The average “poor” household in America claims to have sufficient funds to meet all essential needs.
Also see previous thread/series http://sharperiron.org/article/thinking-biblically-about-poverty-part-1…] Thinking Biblically about Poverty, Part 1: What is Poverty?

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