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The number of Americans in poverty climbed by 816,000 in 2007 according to the Census Bureau.  The recession has led to higher unemployment in every state across the nation. Since the recession began, employers have laid off 4.4 million workers and a record 12.5 million workers are now unemployed.  If the increase in poverty relative to the increase in unemployment is within the range of the last three recessions, the number of poor Americans will rise by 7.5-10.3 million, the number of poor children will rise by 2.6-3.3 million and the number of children in deep poverty will rise by 1.5-2.0 million. 

Education and Worship Resources

Budget Fact Sheet [PDF]

2011 Faithful Budget Campaign (worship and action resources) [web]

A Faith Reflection on the Federal Budget [PDF]

Federal Budget Primer for Presbyterians [PDF]

Understanding the Federal Budget [PDF]
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Public Information Department

United Church of Christ Affirmation of the Government's Role to Protect the Common Good [PDF]

A Theological Response to Corporate Greed (From the Presbyterian Church USA) [PDF]

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Programs and Organizations

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities www.cbpp.org
This non-partisan think tank generates analysis of budget legislation throughout the year.

Coalition on Human Needs www.chn.org
A coalition of service providers, faith groups, and labor organizations that advocates on the federal budget. Sign up for their email alerts here: www.chn.org

OMB Watch www.ombwatch.org
For a complete glossary of budget and legislative terms, see OMB Watch at
www.ombwatch.org

National Priorities Project www.nationalpriorities.org
A non-partisan think-tank that produces state-by-state analysis of the federal budget and excellent budget education tools.

Independent Sector www.independentsector.org

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The Poverty Initiative is part of the Justice and Advocacy Commission of the National Council of Churches of Christ.
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