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Who are the poor Americans?
In this post, Hamilton Project Director Jay Shambaugh explores the characteristics of poverty in the United States.
How you can help save local kids from going hungry this summer
For many children, summer vacation evokes images of their favorite foods: backyard barbecues, fresh farmer’s market produce, s’mores by the campfire and frozen…
Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach testifies on the pros and cons of restricting SNAP benefits
On February 16, 2017, Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach testified before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture on the "Pros and Cons of Restricting SNAP Purchases."
Fighting poverty needs to be a national policy priority
A new Hamilton Project blog post provides an overview of the poverty crisis facing America, and the implications of poverty for America’s economic and social w…
Policies for tackling the mortgage mess
Hamilton Project scholar Doug Elmendorf testified before the Senate Banking Committee on possible policies for tackling the mortgage mess.
