Voice of America: Fiscal Cliff Could Have Greatest Impact on Poor, Unemployed

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Fiscal Cliff Could Have Greatest Impact on Poor, Unemployed Jan 1st 2013, 00:09 Those at the bottom of the economic ladder have much to lose if the country faces automatic tax hikes and spending cuts,  particularly if there are cutbacks in many federal assistance programs.  Congress missed its deadline to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff when the House put off any votes Monday evening, even as the president and congressional leaders said they were closing in on a deal. At a Los Angeles center, Catholic Charities provides food and other assistance to the poor, ... Media files: 2EBFD7E2-767E-4D30-9C9D-4656DE823121_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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