poverty

Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker is challenged by Democrat Ty Pinkins

JACKSON, Miss. -- Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi is trying to extend his 30-year career on Capitol Hill as…

2 weeks ago

Poverty falls, Govt health insurance scheme PM-JAY has positive impact on credit market outcomes

The proportion of Indians living in multidimensional poverty has fallen substantially in the last 10 years—from 29.17% in 2013-14 to…

4 months ago

Baltimore officials sue to block ‘baby bonus’ initiative that would give new parents $1,000

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore’s mayor and city council have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop a proposal that would let voters…

4 months ago

Poverty dips to 8.5% from 21% in 2011-12, says NCAER paper

NEW DELHI: A new survey has estimated poverty to have declined to 8.5% from 21% in 2011-12 and pointed out…

5 months ago