America's way of measuring poverty is stuck in the 1960s. Here's how we can fix it.
Many argue the poverty line is an outdated measurement. But it may not go away anytime soon.
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- Many Americans are struggling, but make too much money to qualify for social assistance.
- That's because the US poverty line is outdated, leaving behind workers who could benefit from help.
- Experts suggest modernizing poverty measures to reflect real costs and provide better access to aid.
Jason Hopkins, 43, has never made over $35,000 a year.
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