And another one from the "great news" file...TN poverty rate on the rise
Submitted by Eleanor A on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 08:50.
Tennessee poverty rate rises more quickly than U.S. rate
Rutherford County rate rises fastest in Nashville area
By CLAY CAREY, Staff Writer
for the Tennessean
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The latest U.S. Census numbers show Tennessee's poverty rate rising more quickly than the national rate. Economics experts say things have probably gotten worse since these figures were tallied in 2005.
The trend shown by the 2005 figures is not as bad in most Nashville-area counties as it is statewide. But those who deal with poverty every day — researchers, charity operators and the poor themselves — say they've only seen more need.
Submitted by Eleanor A on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 08:55.
In addition to the other issues mentioned (job loss, national recession) I'm sure the 10% sales tax and gutting of TennCare have nothing to do with any of this...
Reminds me of Shelby county and having one of the highest infant mortality rates in the US. And, the US is not the best rated in the World. There are several countries that have lower infant mortality rates than the US.
In addition to the other issues mentioned (job loss, national recession) I'm sure the 10% sales tax and gutting of TennCare have nothing to do with any of this...
Poverty on the rise.
Reminds me of Shelby county and having one of the highest infant mortality rates in the US. And, the US is not the best rated in the World. There are several countries that have lower infant mortality rates than the US.
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John Edwards is the candidate of HOPE, I will vote for JRE 2008! Join me for real change, not money or media hype, but real change for America.
Thanx for the links, DK. I've got 'em all bookmarked.