The Supplemental Poverty Measure considers which of these important factors in lifting families out of poverty?
A. receipt of noncash benefits such as SNAP and the Earned Income Tax Credit
B. highest level of education in the household
C. citizenship status
D. how many years someone has lived in their house or apartment
Answer: A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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