5 ways the stimulus package is expected to reduce poverty

By Tami Luhby

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“Getting this far is a huge win and a sign of progress in the conversation, as well as immediately putting money in people’s pockets,” said Elizabeth Lower-Basch, director of the income and work supports team at The Center for Law and Social Policy, a left-leaning group.

“I certainly don’t think it’s a done deal, but I think there’s a lot more opportunity than there has been in the time that I’ve been working on these issues,” she continued.

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