Photo: #The number of homeless children is on the rise in Minnesota and across the country, as more people are living in poverty.
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The number of homeless children is on the rise in Minnesota and across the country, as more people are living in poverty. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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The measure of poverty


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The annual report from the Census Bureau shows the nation's poverty rate climbed in 2008. But many analysts argue the federal government's measurements for poverty are outdated, and give an inaccurate picture of what's going on.

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  • Maria Hanratty: Associate professor at the Humphrey Institute, where she studies the economics of poverty.
  • Craig Helmstetter: Consulting scientist with the Wilder Foundation.
  • Linda Gibbs: New York City's deputy mayor for health and human services.

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