 "Still Working Hard, Still Falling Short"
The American Dream is grounded in the belief that hard work leads to economic advancement and self-sufficiency. Today, the stark reality is that too many American families, despite working hard, earn incomes too low to achieve economic security.
The statistics paint a troubling picture:
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More than one out of four working families with children is low-income. In all, a total of 42 million adults and children struggle to get by.1
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The number of low-income working families increased by 350,000 between 2002 and 2006.
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Income inequality among working families increased by almost 10 percent from 2002 to 2006.2
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This report by the Working Poor Families Project provides new analysis of U.S. Census data and clearly highlights the major challenges facing America. Inside the report you'll find:
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State-by-state rankings on low-income working families;
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Myths and facts about low-income working families;
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A look at specific states and how they’re faring, and
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A call for stronger policies at the state and federal level.
The economic turmoil of 2008 is making it even more difficult for working families to achieve economic success. Federal and state governments must do a better job of supporting families seeking to work their way into the middle class and restore the promise of the American Dream.
Download the full report: "Still Working Hard, Still Falling Short"
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