The new face of poverty: As recession lingers, poverty migrates to the suburbs

Published: Saturday, Nov. 12 2011 3:53 p.m. MST

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America's suburbs, a long-time iconic symbol of middle-class prosperity, are now home to the largest and fastest-growing poor population in the country.

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A1994

Centerville, UT

@Doctor

Geez! Way to kick 'em when their down! A little harsh, don't you think? Yeah, in the last 15 years, people have taken EVERYTHING to the extreme. People wanted things that they couldn't afford and made commitments they couldn't More..

6:50 p.m. Nov. 12, 2011
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A1994

Centerville, UT

@Melanna

See, that's the problem with the left. You guys consider THIS improvement. Unemployment under Bush averaged 5.5%. That is why he got elected twice. Yes, it went up toward the end of his presidency...as we entered a recession. More..

9:58 p.m. Nov. 12, 2011
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A1994

Centerville, UT

@Melanna

Recessions happen. Barack just helped to make it worse. Seriously, TRUTH has a point. Bush hasn't been in office for three years. If Obama's economic policies were sound, things would be in a lot better shape. If you gave More..

8:58 p.m. Nov. 12, 2011
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Elizabeth Stuart

Elizabeth Stuart is an enterprise writer for the Deseret News. Reporting on topics ranging from poverty to incarceration, she seeks to shed light on the trials and triumphs of disadvantaged populations and those who work more ..

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