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Explain the reasons for poverty in America and who is poor. Is the government's definition of the "poverty line" sufficient? Why or why not?

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Explain the Social Security program and the problems it faces. Describe the various theories for reform that are often discussed.

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Americans spend more on health care than any other nation, however we have the least universal health care system, and higher levels of infant death rates combined with lower levels of life expectancy. Explain how and why national policies led to the current situation.

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