A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... families with incomes below the federal poverty level ($11,611 for a family of four). Two-thirds were in families with incomes below twice the poverty level. • Most of the uninsured are directly or indirectly attached to the work force ...
... families with incomes below the federal poverty level ($11,611 for a family of four). Two-thirds were in families with incomes below twice the poverty level. • Most of the uninsured are directly or indirectly attached to the work force ...
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... Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing long - term care to frail parents or disabled children . Finally , our system breeds frustration - among the many who seek ways to reform it and resolve its ...
... Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing long - term care to frail parents or disabled children . Finally , our system breeds frustration - among the many who seek ways to reform it and resolve its ...
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... families with incomes below the federal poverty level ( $ 11,611 for a family of four ) . Two - thirds were in families with incomes below twice the poverty level . • Most of the uninsured are directly or indirectly attached to the work ...
... families with incomes below the federal poverty level ( $ 11,611 for a family of four ) . Two - thirds were in families with incomes below twice the poverty level . • Most of the uninsured are directly or indirectly attached to the work ...
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... Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing long - term care to frail parents or disabled children . Finally , our system breeds frustration - among the many who seek ways to reform it and resolve its ...
... Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing long - term care to frail parents or disabled children . Finally , our system breeds frustration - among the many who seek ways to reform it and resolve its ...
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... families with incomes below the federal poverty level ( $ 11,611 for a family of four ) . Two - thirds were in families with incomes below twice the poverty level . • Most of the uninsured are directly or indirectly attached to the work ...
... families with incomes below the federal poverty level ( $ 11,611 for a family of four ) . Two - thirds were in families with incomes below twice the poverty level . • Most of the uninsured are directly or indirectly attached to the work ...
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Page 2 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...