Spending on programs such as national defense and funding the operating budgets of all federal agencies represent only 39 percent of our yearly budget, an all-time low.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: February 1, 1939 Death: September 5, 2007 |
We live in a disposable society. It's easier to throw things out than to fix them. We even give it a name - we call it recycling.
These Americans are among the working poor with full-time jobs earning $5.15 an hour. Millions fall into this boat, even more when you consider that the poverty line has not been adequately adjusted to reflect the true level of poverty in this country.

