Poverty is noticeably absent from the political discussions even though it permeates the landscape of the country. It manifests itself in no or low employment, homelessness, empty houses, hunger, and limited health and education options.
GENE ROBERTSON: Poverty is an absent topic in political discussion
Friday, October 12, 2012 | 4:44 p.m. CDT;
updated 8:58 p.m. CDT, Saturday, October 13, 2012
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