Severe financial stress triggers hunger for nearly all households with members who sometimes go hungry. The adults in these households do not always have enough money to eat what their bodies need. In addition, the help they can get from other sources – family, friends, charities, and government assistance – is not always enough to compensate for their inadequate incomes.
Read One in Five Adults in Households with Hunger Considered Suicide (PDF).
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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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