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The Census On The Bush Years

By The Daily Dish
Sep 12 2009, 5:31 AM ET

Not such a great legacy:

On every major measurement, the Census Bureau report shows that the country lost ground during Bush's two terms. While Bush was in office, the median household income declined, poverty increased, childhood poverty increased even more, and the number of Americans without health insurance spiked. By contrast, the country's condition improved on each of those measures during Bill Clinton's two terms, often substantially.

But those who voted for him are absolutely enraged at the possibility of any change.



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