More Americans lived in poverty in 2010 than was reported in the official poverty statistics, according to a new, Supplemental Poverty Measure released by the U.S. Census Bureau in early November 2011. The supplemental measure did not include state-level data.
But even under the inadequate, official definition, poverty engulfs a large share of Oregonians. And the social tragedy that is poverty is getting worse.
Read the full report here: A Graphic View of Poverty in Oregon
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It is not only possible to imagine a better tax filing system in Oregon, but also to realize it. Getting there requires the federal and state governments to each take decisive steps in that direction.
With tax season coming to an end, it’s a good moment to discuss the vital role that our tax system
Complete Reporting is a smart, effective way Oregon can make corporations pay their fair share to support schools and essential services.
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