Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
United States federal government...is the united states federal government. sorry ASPEC, your wrong. this is the actor, any more if Xtra T
should substantially increase....again nothing good. i wouldnt set an amount like within percentage numbers, because then other teams will T you with substain is some random number more than what you say. also, dont just remove something, unless your a good effects T debater.
"SOCIAL SERVICES: Benefits and facilities such as education, food subsidies, health care, and subsidized housing provided by a government to improve the life and living conditions of the children, disabled, the elderly, and the poor in the national community."-BUSINESSDICTIONARY.COM. joy, its about as vague as "incentives"
persons living in poverty...hm...whats poverty? "POVERTY: the state of living in a family with income below the federally defined poverty line."-ECONOMICS.ABOUT.COM, of course, there are a lot more fun definitions out there.
in the United States....self explanitory. Dont just do it for natives or something, provide social services for ALL in poverty.
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially increase social services to persons living in poverty in the United States.
The United States Federal Government:The federal government of the United States is the central United States governmental body, established by the United States Constitution. (Reference.com)
should:must; ought (used to indicate duty, propriety, or expediency): You should not do that. (dictionary.com)
Substantially:of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.(Dictionary.com)
Increase:to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality: Sales of automobiles increased last year. (Dictionary.com)
Social Services:Any of various professional activities or methods concerned with providing social services (such as investigatory and treatment services or material aid) to disadvantaged, distressed, or vulnerable persons or groups. The field originated in the charity organizations in Europe and the U.S. in the late 19th century. The training of volunteer workers by these organizations led directly to the founding of the first schools of social work and indirectly to increased government responsibility for the welfare of the disadvantaged. Social service providers may serve the needs of children and families, the poor or homeless, immigrants, veterans, the mentally ill, the handicapped, victims of rape or domestic violence, and persons dependent on alcohol or drugs. Seealso welfare.(Reference.com)
to persons:applied to human beings (common sense)
in the United States:within the borders of the United States, excluding protectorates. (U.S. History book)
RESOLVED: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
Substantially- adjective of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=substantially
Social services- noun organized welfare efforts carried on under professional auspices by trained personnel. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=social+service
Poverty- the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor; indigence. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/poverty
United States Federal government- The federal government of the United States is the central United States governmental body, established by the United States Constitution. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Federal_government
The United States federal government constitutes of the executive, legislative, and judicial branch. Wordnet Princeton 07 poets.notredame.ac.jp/cgi-bin/wn?cmd=wn&word=federal_government federal government -- (a government with strong central powers) United States government, United States, U.S. government, US Government, U.S. -- (the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States) HAS INSTANCE=> Capital, Washington -- (the federal government of the United States)
Should: refers to obligation. Merriam Webster 08 www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/should Main Entry: should Pronunciation:\shəd, ˈshu̇d\ Function:verbal auxiliary Etymology:Middle English sholde, from Old English sceolde owed, was obliged to, ought to Date:before 12th century past of shall 1—used in auxiliary function to express condition 2—used in auxiliary function to express obligation, propriety, or expediency
Substantially: is quantitative Merriam-Webster, 2003 (www.m-w.com) Main Entry: sub•stan•tial b : considerable in quantity : significantly great
Increase: means to become progressively greater. Merriam Webster Online 08 www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=increase Main Entry: 1in•crease Pronunciation: \in-ˈkrēs, ˈin-ˌ\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): in•creased; in•creas•ing Etymology: Middle English encresen, from Anglo-French encreistre, from Latin increscere, from in- + crescere to grow — more at crescent Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1: to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
The United States entail the 50 states and the territories legally held by the government. Trade Prism 01 www.tradeprism.com/library/help/glossary/u.shtmUnited States, when used in the geographical sense, includes the several states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the insular possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, any territory or possession of the United States, and any territory or possession over which the United States exercises any powers of administration, legislation, and jurisdiction; including offshore areas within their jurisdiction pursuant to section 3 of the Submerged Lands Act (43 U. S. C. 1311), and all territories, dependencies, and possessions of the United States, including foreign trade zones, and also including the outer continental shelf, as defined in section 2(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
Social services: deal with helping people to tap into their full potential to achieve their best possible no matter what discipline they may be in. It involves using social work as an effective tool to aid society and better human conditions...
Poverty: I will not define poverty from dictionaries, instead, I'll do it from my own thoughts and views. Poverty is the extreme lack of something. Mostly though, poverty connotes the lack of money, luxuries and basic needs. However, we should bear ...
Persons: A living human. Often used in combination
living: having life; being alive; not dead
The: (used, esp. before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an):
For: with the object or purpose of
In:(used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits):
the the rest are dictionary.com (from social service, to in)
United States federal government-(a government with strong central powers) United States government, United States, U.S. government, US Government, U.S. -- (the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States) HAS INSTANCE=> Capital, Washington -- (the federal government of the United States)
increase- to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality: Sales of automobiles increased last year. (Dictionary.com)
Social Services- is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerablechildren and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families,encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence
Poverty-the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
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UNITED STATES - THE UNITED STATES ENTAIL THE 50 STATES AND THE TERRITORIES LEGALLY HELD BY THE GOVERNMENT. Trade Prism 01 https://www.tradeprism.com/library/help/glossary/u.shtm
United States, when used in the geographical sense, includes the several states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the insular possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, any territory or possession of the United States, and any territory or possession over which the United States exercises any powers of administration, legislation, and jurisdiction; including offshore areas within their jurisdiction pursuant to section 3 of the Submerged Lands Act (43 U. S. C. 1311), and all territories, dependencies, and possessions of the United States, including foreign trade zones, and also including the outer continental shelf, as defined in section 2(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
"the-(used, esp. before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an): the book you gave me; Come into the house." cited by Random House Dictionary 2009
the word "the" in the resolution is used to describe and explain who will be the actor in the resolution or used to explain the word in front of it lol
"United- made into or caused to act as a single entity: a united front." cited by Random House Dictionary 2009
the word "United" is used as a describing word for the "United State Federal Government" as a whole
"States- A condition or mode of being, as with regard to circumstances: a state of confusion. A condition of being in a stage or form, as of structure, growth, or development: the fetal state. A mental or emotional condition: in a manic state. Informal A condition of excitement or distress. Physics The condition of a physical system with regard to phase, form, composition, or structure: Ice is the solid state of water. Social position or rank. Ceremony; pomp: foreign leaders dining in state at the White House." cited by the American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition in 2006
States is used in the phrase "United States Federal Government" do explain our country's government
"Federal-1. pertaining to or of the nature of a union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states: the federal government of the U.S. 2. of, pertaining to, or noting such a central government: federal offices." cited by Random House Dictionary, in 2009
the word "federal" is used to express the united states central authority
"Government-the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration: Government is necessary to the existence of civilized society." cited by Random house dictionary in 2009
the word "Government" is also used express the united states authority and the actor
"should-plan to, intend to, or expect to: I shall go later. 2. will have to, is determined to, or definitely will: You shall do it. He shall do it. 3. (in laws, directives, etc.) must; is or are obliged to: The meetings of the council shall be public. 4. (used interrogatively in questions, often in invitations): Shall we go?" cited by random house dictionary 2009
the word "should" is used to explain something that the government might want to do
"Substantially-of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money. 2. of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real. 3. of solid character or quality; firm, stout, or strong: a substantial physique. 4. basic or essential; fundamental: two stories in substantial agreement. 5. wealthy or influential: one of the substantial men of the town. 6. of real worth, value, or effect: substantial reasons. 7. pertaining to the substance, matter, or material of a thing. 8. of or pertaining to the essence of a thing; essential, material, or important. 9. being a substance; having independent existence. 10. Philosophy. pertaining to or of the nature of substance rather than an accident or attribute." cited by random house dictionary in 2009
the word "substaintially" is used to explain in what size should be increased
"Increase-to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes." cited by random house dictionary 2009
the word "increase" is used to explain if something should be made in greater volume
"social-pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club. 2. seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly; sociable; gregarious. 3. of, pertaining to, connected with, or suited to polite or fashionable society: a social event. 4. living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation: People are social beings. 5. of or pertaining to human society, esp. as a body divided into classes according to status: social rank. 6. involved in many social activities: We're so busy working, we have to be a little less social now. 7. of or pertaining to the life, welfare, and relations of human beings in a community: social problems. 8. noting or pertaining to activities designed to remedy or alleviate certain unfavorable conditions of life in a community, esp. among the poor. 9. pertaining to or advocating socialism. 10. Zoology. living habitually together in communities, as bees or ants. Compare solitary (def. 8). 11. Botany. growing in patches or clumps. 12. Rare. occurring or taking place between allies or confederates." cited by random house dictionary.com
the word "social" is used to explain how something has to do with the people
"services-1. an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service. 2. the supplying or supplier of utilities or commodities, as water, electricity, or gas, required or demanded by the public. 3. the providing or a provider of accommodation and activities required by the public, as maintenance, repair, etc.: The manufacturer guarantees service and parts. 4. the organized system of apparatus, appliances, employees, etc., for supplying some accommodation required by the public: a television repair service. 5. the supplying or a supplier of public communication and transportation: telephone service; bus service. 6. the performance of duties or the duties performed as or by a waiter or servant; occupation or employment as a waiter or servant. 7. employment in any duties or work for a person, organization, government, etc. 8. a department of public employment, an administrative division of a government, or the body of public servants in it: the diplomatic service. 9. the duty or work of public servants. 10. the serving of a sovereign, state, or government in some official capacity." cited by random house dictionary 2009
the word "services" is used to explain what should be done/given to the social or people
"For-with the object or purpose of: to run for exercise. 2. intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army; a closet for dishes. 3. suiting the purposes or needs of: medicine for the aged. 4. in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony; to work for wages."
The word "for"... do i really have to explain this to you?
"Poverty-the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor; indigence." cited by random house dictionary.com
the word "poverty" is used to explain the less fortunate
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States. Let's start off w/ federal gov't: The central government of the USA which is based in Washington DC. www.saburchill.com/history/hist003.html substantially: being largely but not wholly that which is specified http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/substantially alternative energy: energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment incentives: Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.
2009-2010 Topic Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
The United States Government: USFG, The federal government of the United States is the central United States governmental body, established by the United States Constitution.
Substantially: of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
Increase: to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
Social: noting or pertaining to activities designed to remedy or alleviate certain unfavorable conditions of life in a community, esp. among the poor.
Services: an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service.
Persons:A living human. Often used in combination: chairperson; spokesperson; salesperson.
Living: having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
Poverty: the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor; indigence.
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
United States Government: the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States (2006 Princeton University)
Should: plan to, intend to, or expect to (Random House Dictionary 2009)
Substantial:of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size (Random House Dictionary 2009)
Increase: to increase means to make greater, as in quantity, extent, degree (Random House Dictionary 2009)
Social Services: 1. Organized efforts to advance human welfare; social work. 2. Services, such as free school lunches, provided by a government for its disadvantaged citizens. Often used in the plural. ( The American Heritage Dictionary 2007)
Persons: Means and includes, individuals, partnerships, firms, associations, corporations, or any other form of business entity (Government of Oakland California)http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/ceda/revised/planningzoning/commission/Item6AttachmentD.pdf
Poverty- Unproductiveness; infertility ( The American Heritage Dictionary 2007)
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States. United States Government: the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States (2006 Princeton University) Should: "Used to express obligation or duty: You should send her a note." ( The American Heritage® Dictionary) substantially: "of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money." (Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary)
increase: "growth or augmentation in numbers, size, strength, quality, etc.: the increase of crime." (Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary)
social services: "Organized efforts to advance human welfare; social work. 2. Services, such as free school lunches, provided by a government for its disadvantaged citizens. Often used in the plural." (The American Heritage Dictionary 2007) persons: "A living human. Often used in combination: chairperson; spokesperson; salesperson." (The American Heritage® Dictionary) living: "having life; being alive; not dead: living persons." (Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary) Poverty: "Unproductiveness; infertility" (The American Heritage Dictionary 2007)
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
Resolved means that something should be done.
United States Federal Government is the government the United States uses to implement a policy.
substantially means the majority or a lot. Over 50%.
increase is to make greater or to create.
social services are programs or services available to disadvantaged or people that qualify under specific conditionns and these programs help those people with important things they need to survive. Examples include food stamps, housing assistance, and child abuse prevention programs.
persons implies a group of people. In this case, the impoverished people.
living means that these people live in a certain area. could be classified demographically or geographically.
Poverty is an economic condition in which people can't meet the economic necessities needed to live. Can also be a state of being of condition Example would be that I am in poverty of food.
In implies that the plan must be passed in the U.S. and benefit those that reside in the U.S.
the blogs so far don't make much sense to me considering i don't really know jack about policy but i will try and help out the best i can. goods points are made and you guys sourced all your information.
THE 2009 HHS POVERTY GUIDELINES One Version of the [U.S.] Federal Poverty Measure [Federal Register Notice, January 23, 2009 — Full text ] [ Prior Poverty Guidelines and Federal Register References Since 1982 ] [ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ] [ Further Resources on Poverty Measurement, Poverty Lines, and Their History ] [ Computations for the 2009 Poverty Guidelines ]
There are two slightly different versions of the federal poverty measure:
The poverty thresholds, and The poverty guidelines. The poverty thresholds are the original version of the federal poverty measure. They are updated each year by the Census Bureau (although they were originally developed by Mollie Orshansky of the Social Security Administration). The thresholds are used mainly for statistical purposes — for instance, preparing estimates of the number of Americans in poverty each year. (In other words, all official poverty population figures are calculated using the poverty thresholds, not the guidelines.) Poverty thresholds since 1980 and weighted average poverty thresholds since 1959 are available on the Census Bureau’s Web site. For an example of how the Census Bureau applies the thresholds to a family’s income to determine its poverty status, see “How the Census Bureau Measures Poverty” on the Census Bureau’s web site.
The poverty guidelines are the other version of the federal poverty measure. They are issued each year in the Federal Register by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The guidelines are a simplification of the poverty thresholds for use for administrative purposes — for instance, determining financial eligibility for certain federal programs. The Federal Register notice of the 2009 poverty guidelines is available.
The poverty guidelines are sometimes loosely referred to as the “federal poverty level” (FPL), but that phrase is ambiguous and should be avoided, especially in situations (e.g., legislative or administrative) where precision is important.
Key differences between poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines are outlined in a table under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). See also the discussion of this topic on the Institute for Research on Poverty’s web site.
The 2009 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Persons in family Poverty guideline 1 $10,830 2 14,570 3 18,310 4 22,050 5 25,790 6 29,530 7 33,270 8 37,010 For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.
2009 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska Persons in family Poverty guideline 1 $13,530 2 18,210 3 22,890 4 27,570 5 32,250 6 36,930 7 41,610 8 46,290 For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,680 for each additional person.
2009 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii Persons in family Poverty guideline 1 $12,460 2 16,760 3 21,060 4 25,360 5 29,660 6 33,960 7 38,260 8 42,560 For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,300 for each additional person.
SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 14, January 23, 2009, pp. 4199–4201
The separate poverty guidelines for Alaska and Hawaii reflect Office of Economic Opportunity administrative practice beginning in the 1966-1970 period. Note that the poverty thresholds — the original version of the poverty measure — have never had separate figures for Alaska and Hawaii. The poverty guidelines are not defined for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Palau. In cases in which a Federal program using the poverty guidelines serves any of those jurisdictions, the Federal office which administers the program is responsible for deciding whether to use the contiguous-states-and-D.C. guidelines for those jurisdictions or to follow some other procedure.
The poverty guidelines apply to both aged and non-aged units. The guidelines have never had an aged/non-aged distinction; only the Census Bureau (statistical) poverty thresholds have separate figures for aged and non-aged one-person and two-person units.
Programs using the guidelines (or percentage multiples of the guidelines — for instance, 125 percent or 185 percent of the guidelines) in determining eligibility include Head Start, the Food Stamp Program, the National School Lunch Program, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Note that in general, cash public assistance programs (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Supplemental Security Income) do NOT use the poverty guidelines in determining eligibility. The Earned Income Tax Credit program also does NOT use the poverty guidelines to determine eligibility. For a more detailed list of programs that do and don’t use the guidelines, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The poverty guidelines (unlike the poverty thresholds) are designated by the year in which they are issued. For instance, the guidelines issued in January 2009 are designated the 2009 poverty guidelines. However, the 2009 HHS poverty guidelines only reflect price changes through calendar year 2008; accordingly, they are approximately equal to the Census Bureau poverty thresholds for calendar year 2008. (The 2008 thresholds are expected to be issued in final form in August 2009; a preliminary version of the 2008 thresholds is now available from the Census Bureau.)
The computations for the 2009 poverty guidelines are available.
The poverty guidelines may be formally referenced as “the poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 9902(2).”
Go to Further Resources on Poverty Measurement, Poverty Lines, and Their History
Go to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Return to the main Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement page.
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Adv. 1. substantially - to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially"
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
should susbtantioly incress: how much is the incress? you should put numbers here so as to make this a realistic thing.
The United states Federal Goverment: this is Well The united statrs Goverment that enforces laws and policies
substantially: this means that it is a great deal or alot of somthing to move up.
increase is to make greater or to create.
social services: are programs or services available to disadvantaged or people that qualify under specific conditionns and these programs help those people with important things they need to survive. Examples include food stamps, housing assistance, and child abuse prevention programs.
persons: in this situation it means the people inpovished(not sure if this is a word)
living: well sorta the oppisit of dead.
Poverty: is a state when someone either can barly or cannot get by economically and need finacial assistance
In: this means that This will have to take place inside of the united states to benifit the residents.
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ReplyDeleteResolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDeleteUnited States federal government...is the united states federal government. sorry ASPEC, your wrong. this is the actor, any more if Xtra T
should substantially increase....again nothing good. i wouldnt set an amount like within percentage numbers, because then other teams will T you with substain is some random number more than what you say. also, dont just remove something, unless your a good effects T debater.
"SOCIAL SERVICES: Benefits and facilities such as education, food subsidies, health care, and subsidized housing provided by a government to improve the life and living conditions of the children, disabled, the elderly, and the poor in the national community."-BUSINESSDICTIONARY.COM. joy, its about as vague as "incentives"
persons living in poverty...hm...whats poverty? "POVERTY: the state of living in a family with income below the federally defined poverty line."-ECONOMICS.ABOUT.COM, of course, there are a lot more fun definitions out there.
in the United States....self explanitory. Dont just do it for natives or something, provide social services for ALL in poverty.
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially increase social services to persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDeleteThe United States Federal Government:The federal government of the United States is the central United States governmental body, established by the United States Constitution. (Reference.com)
should:must; ought (used to indicate duty, propriety, or expediency): You should not do that. (dictionary.com)
Substantially:of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.(Dictionary.com)
Increase:to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality: Sales of automobiles increased last year. (Dictionary.com)
Social Services:Any of various professional activities or methods concerned with providing social services (such as investigatory and treatment services or material aid) to disadvantaged, distressed, or vulnerable persons or groups. The field originated in the charity organizations in Europe and the U.S. in the late 19th century. The training of volunteer workers by these organizations led directly to the founding of the first schools of social work and indirectly to increased government responsibility for the welfare of the disadvantaged. Social service providers may serve the needs of children and families, the poor or homeless, immigrants, veterans, the mentally ill, the handicapped, victims of rape or domestic violence, and persons dependent on alcohol or drugs. Seealso welfare.(Reference.com)
to persons:applied to human beings (common sense)
in the United States:within the borders of the United States, excluding protectorates. (U.S. History book)
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RESOLVED: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDeleteSubstantially- adjective of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=substantially
Social services- noun organized welfare efforts carried on under professional auspices by trained personnel. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=social+service
Poverty- the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor; indigence. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/poverty
United States Federal government- The federal government of the United States is the central United States governmental body, established by the United States Constitution. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Federal_government
The United States federal government constitutes of the executive, legislative, and judicial branch.
ReplyDeleteWordnet Princeton 07 poets.notredame.ac.jp/cgi-bin/wn?cmd=wn&word=federal_government
federal government -- (a government with strong central powers) United States government, United States, U.S. government, US Government, U.S. -- (the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States) HAS INSTANCE=> Capital, Washington -- (the federal government of the United States)
Should: refers to obligation.
Merriam Webster 08 www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/should
Main Entry: should Pronunciation:\shəd, ˈshu̇d\ Function:verbal auxiliary Etymology:Middle English sholde, from Old English sceolde owed, was obliged to, ought to Date:before 12th century past of shall 1—used in auxiliary function to express condition 2—used in auxiliary function to express obligation, propriety, or expediency
Substantially: is quantitative
Merriam-Webster, 2003 (www.m-w.com)
Main Entry: sub•stan•tial b : considerable in quantity : significantly great
Increase: means to become progressively greater.
Merriam Webster Online 08 www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=increase
Main Entry: 1in•crease Pronunciation: \in-ˈkrēs, ˈin-ˌ\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): in•creased; in•creas•ing Etymology: Middle English encresen, from Anglo-French encreistre, from Latin increscere, from in- + crescere to grow — more at crescent Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1: to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
The United States entail the 50 states and the territories legally held by the government.
Trade Prism 01 www.tradeprism.com/library/help/glossary/u.shtmUnited States, when used in the geographical sense, includes the several states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the insular possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, any territory or possession of the United States, and any territory or possession over which the United States exercises any powers of administration, legislation, and jurisdiction; including offshore areas within their jurisdiction pursuant to section 3 of the Submerged Lands Act (43 U. S. C. 1311), and all territories, dependencies, and possessions of the United States, including foreign trade zones, and also including the outer continental shelf, as defined in section 2(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
Social services: deal with helping people to tap into their full potential to achieve their best possible no matter what discipline they may be in. It involves using social work as an effective tool to aid society and better human conditions...
Poverty: I will not define poverty from dictionaries, instead, I'll do it from my own thoughts and views. Poverty is the extreme lack of something. Mostly though, poverty connotes the lack of money, luxuries and basic needs. However, we should bear ...
Persons: A living human. Often used in combination
living: having life; being alive; not dead
The: (used, esp. before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an):
For: with the object or purpose of
In:(used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits):
the the rest are dictionary.com (from social service, to in)
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
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United States federal government-(a government with strong central powers) United States government, United States, U.S. government, US Government, U.S. -- (the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States) HAS INSTANCE=> Capital, Washington -- (the federal government of the United States)
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increase- to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality: Sales of automobiles increased last year. (Dictionary.com)
Social Services- is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerablechildren and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families,encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence
Poverty-the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
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UNITED STATES - THE UNITED STATES ENTAIL THE 50 STATES AND THE TERRITORIES LEGALLY HELD BY THE GOVERNMENT.
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United States, when used in the geographical sense, includes the several states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the insular possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, any territory or possession of the United States, and any territory or possession over which the United States exercises any powers of administration, legislation, and jurisdiction; including offshore areas within their jurisdiction pursuant to section 3 of the Submerged Lands Act (43 U. S. C. 1311), and all territories, dependencies, and possessions of the United States, including foreign trade zones, and also including the outer continental shelf, as defined in section 2(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
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Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDelete"the-(used, esp. before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an): the book you gave me; Come into the house." cited by Random House Dictionary 2009
the word "the" in the resolution is used to describe and explain who will be the actor in the resolution or used to explain the word in front of it lol
"United- made into or caused to act as a single entity: a united front." cited by Random House Dictionary 2009
the word "United" is used as a describing word for the "United State Federal Government" as a whole
"States- A condition or mode of being, as with regard to circumstances: a state of confusion.
A condition of being in a stage or form, as of structure, growth, or development: the fetal state.
A mental or emotional condition: in a manic state.
Informal A condition of excitement or distress.
Physics The condition of a physical system with regard to phase, form, composition, or structure: Ice is the solid state of water.
Social position or rank.
Ceremony; pomp: foreign leaders dining in state at the White House." cited by the American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition in 2006
States is used in the phrase "United States Federal Government" do explain our country's government
"Federal-1. pertaining to or of the nature of a union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states: the federal government of the U.S.
2. of, pertaining to, or noting such a central government: federal offices." cited by Random House Dictionary, in 2009
the word "federal" is used to express the united states central authority
"Government-the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration: Government is necessary to the existence of civilized society." cited by Random house dictionary in 2009
the word "Government" is also used express the united states authority and the actor
"should-plan to, intend to, or expect to: I shall go later.
2. will have to, is determined to, or definitely will: You shall do it. He shall do it.
3. (in laws, directives, etc.) must; is or are obliged to: The meetings of the council shall be public.
4. (used interrogatively in questions, often in invitations): Shall we go?" cited by random house dictionary 2009
the word "should" is used to explain something that the government might want to do
"Substantially-of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
2. of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real.
3. of solid character or quality; firm, stout, or strong: a substantial physique.
4. basic or essential; fundamental: two stories in substantial agreement.
5. wealthy or influential: one of the substantial men of the town.
6. of real worth, value, or effect: substantial reasons.
7. pertaining to the substance, matter, or material of a thing.
8. of or pertaining to the essence of a thing; essential, material, or important.
9. being a substance; having independent existence.
10. Philosophy. pertaining to or of the nature of substance rather than an accident or attribute." cited by random house dictionary in 2009
the word "substaintially" is used to explain in what size should be increased
"Increase-to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes." cited by random house dictionary 2009
the word "increase" is used to explain if something should be made in greater volume
"social-pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
2. seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly; sociable; gregarious.
3. of, pertaining to, connected with, or suited to polite or fashionable society: a social event.
4. living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation: People are social beings.
5. of or pertaining to human society, esp. as a body divided into classes according to status: social rank.
6. involved in many social activities: We're so busy working, we have to be a little less social now.
7. of or pertaining to the life, welfare, and relations of human beings in a community: social problems.
8. noting or pertaining to activities designed to remedy or alleviate certain unfavorable conditions of life in a community, esp. among the poor.
9. pertaining to or advocating socialism.
10. Zoology. living habitually together in communities, as bees or ants. Compare solitary (def. 8).
11. Botany. growing in patches or clumps.
12. Rare. occurring or taking place between allies or confederates." cited by random house dictionary.com
the word "social" is used to explain how something has to do with the people
"services-1. an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service.
2. the supplying or supplier of utilities or commodities, as water, electricity, or gas, required or demanded by the public.
3. the providing or a provider of accommodation and activities required by the public, as maintenance, repair, etc.: The manufacturer guarantees service and parts.
4. the organized system of apparatus, appliances, employees, etc., for supplying some accommodation required by the public: a television repair service.
5. the supplying or a supplier of public communication and transportation: telephone service; bus service.
6. the performance of duties or the duties performed as or by a waiter or servant; occupation or employment as a waiter or servant.
7. employment in any duties or work for a person, organization, government, etc.
8. a department of public employment, an administrative division of a government, or the body of public servants in it: the diplomatic service.
9. the duty or work of public servants.
10. the serving of a sovereign, state, or government in some official capacity." cited by random house dictionary 2009
the word "services" is used to explain what should be done/given to the social or people
"For-with the object or purpose of: to run for exercise.
2. intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army; a closet for dishes.
3. suiting the purposes or needs of: medicine for the aged.
4. in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony; to work for wages."
The word "for"... do i really have to explain this to you?
"Poverty-the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor; indigence." cited by random house dictionary.com
the word "poverty" is used to explain the less fortunate
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States.
ReplyDeleteLet's start off w/ federal gov't: The central government of the USA which is based in Washington DC.
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substantially: being largely but not wholly that which is specified http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/substantially
alternative energy: energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
incentives: Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.
RESOLVED: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDeleteshould- —used in auxiliary function to express what is probable or expected
substantially- : being largely but not wholly that which is specified
social services- : an activity designed to promote social well-being ; specifically : organized philanthropic assistance
poverty- : the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions
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ReplyDeleteResolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
The United States Government: USFG, The federal government of the United States is the central United States governmental body, established by the United States Constitution.
Substantially: of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
Increase: to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
Social: noting or pertaining to activities designed to remedy or alleviate certain unfavorable conditions of life in a community, esp. among the poor.
Services: an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service.
Persons:A living human. Often used in combination: chairperson; spokesperson; salesperson.
Living: having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
Poverty: the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor; indigence.
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDeleteUnited States Government: the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States (2006 Princeton University)
Should: plan to, intend to, or expect to (Random House Dictionary 2009)
Substantial:of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size (Random House Dictionary 2009)
Increase: to increase means to make greater, as in quantity, extent, degree (Random House Dictionary 2009)
Social Services: 1. Organized efforts to advance human welfare; social work. 2. Services, such as free school lunches, provided by a government for its disadvantaged citizens. Often used in the plural. ( The American Heritage Dictionary 2007)
Persons: Means and includes, individuals, partnerships, firms, associations, corporations, or any other form of business entity (Government of Oakland California)http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/ceda/revised/planningzoning/commission/Item6AttachmentD.pdf
Poverty- Unproductiveness; infertility ( The American Heritage Dictionary 2007)
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDeleteUnited States Government: the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States (2006 Princeton University)
Should: "Used to express obligation or duty: You should send her a note." ( The American Heritage® Dictionary)
substantially: "of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money." (Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary)
increase: "growth or augmentation in numbers, size, strength, quality, etc.: the increase of crime." (Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary)
social services: "Organized efforts to advance human welfare; social work. 2. Services, such as free school lunches, provided by a government for its disadvantaged citizens. Often used in the plural." (The American Heritage Dictionary 2007)
persons: "A living human. Often used in combination: chairperson; spokesperson; salesperson." (The American Heritage® Dictionary)
living: "having life; being alive; not dead: living persons." (Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary)
Poverty: "Unproductiveness; infertility" (The American Heritage Dictionary 2007)
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDeleteResolved means that something should be done.
United States Federal Government is the government the United States uses to implement a policy.
substantially means the majority or a lot. Over 50%.
increase is to make greater or to create.
social services are programs or services available to disadvantaged or people that qualify under specific conditionns and these programs help those people with important things they need to survive. Examples include food stamps, housing assistance, and child abuse prevention programs.
persons implies a group of people. In this case, the impoverished people.
living means that these people live in a certain area. could be classified demographically or geographically.
Poverty is an economic condition in which people can't meet the economic necessities needed to live. Can also be a state of being of condition Example would be that I am in poverty of food.
In implies that the plan must be passed in the U.S. and benefit those that reside in the U.S.
U.S. is the united states of america.
the blogs so far don't make much sense to me considering i don't really know jack about policy but i will try and help out the best i can. goods points are made and you guys sourced all your information.
ReplyDelete2009 Federal Poverty Level
ReplyDeleteIn January of each year, the federal government releases an official income level for poverty called the Federal
Poverty Income Guidelines, and often informally referred to as the “Federal Poverty Level.” The benefit levels of
many low-income assistance programs are based on these poverty guidelines. A pregnant woman counts as two for
the purpose of this chart.
48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia
% Gross Yearly Income
Family
Size 25% 50% 75% 81% 100% 133% 175% 200% 250% 300%
1 $2,708 $5,415 $8,123 $8,772 $10,830 $14,404 $18,953 $21,660 $27,075 $32,490
2 $3,643 $7,285 $10,928 $11,802 $14,570 $19,378 $25,498 $29,140 $36,425 $43,710
3 $4,578 $9,155 $13,733 $14,831 $18,310 $24,352 $32,043 $36,620 $45,775 $54,930
4 $5,513 $11,025 $16,538 $17,861 $22,050 $29,327 $38,588 $44,100 $55,125 $66,150
5 $6,448 $12,895 $19,343 $20,890 $25,790 $34,301 $45,133 $51,580 $64,475 $77,370
6 $7,383 $14,765 $22,148 $23,919 $29,530 $39,275 $51,678 $59,060 $73,825 $88,590
7 $8,318 $16,635 $24,953 $26,949 $33,270 $44,249 $58,223 $66,540 $83,175 $99,810
8 $9,253 $18,505 $27,758 $29,978 $37,010 $49,223 $64,768 $74,020 $92,525 $111,030
% Gross Monthly Income
Family
Size 25% 50% 75% 81% 100% 133% 175% 200% 250% 300%
1 $226 $451 $677 $731 $903 $1,200 $1,579 $1,805 $2,256 $2,708
2 $304 $607 $911 $983 $1,214 $1,615 $2,125 $2,428 $3,035 $3,643
3 $381 $763 $1,144 $1,236 $1,526 $2,029 $2,670 $3,052 $3,815 $4,578
4 $459 $919 $1,378 $1,488 $1,838 $2,444 $3,216 $3,675 $4,594 $5,513
5 $537 $1,075 $1,612 $1,741 $2,149 $2,858 $3,761 $4,298 $5,373 $6,448
6 $615 $1,230 $1,846 $1,993 $2,461 $3,273 $4,306 $4,922 $6,152 $7,383
7 $693 $1,386 $2,079 $2,246 $2,773 $3,687 $4,852 $5,545 $6,931 $8,318
8 $771 $1,542 $2,313 $2,498 $3,084 $4,102 $5,397 $6,168 $7,710 $9,253
FHCEF-005 01/09
Alaska
% Gross Yearly Income
Family
Size 25% 50% 75% 81% 100% 133% 175% 200% 250% 300%
1 $3,383 $6,765 $10,148 $10,959 $13,530 $17,995 $23,678 $27,060 $33,825 $40,590
2 $4,553 $9,105 $13,658 $14,750 18,210 $24,219 $31,868 $36,420 $45,525 $54,630
3 $5,723 $11,445 $17,168 $18,541 22,890 $30,444 $40,058 $45,780 $57,225 $68,670
4 $6,893 $13,785 $20,678 $22,332 27,570 $36,668 $48,248 $55,140 $68,925 $82,710
5 $8,063 $16,125 $24,188 $26,123 32,250 $42,893 $56,438 $64,500 $80,625 $96,750
6 $9,233 $18,465 $27,698 $29,913 36,930 $49,117 $64,628 $73,860 $92,325 $110,790
7 $10,403 $20,805 $31,208 $33,704 41,610 $55,341 $72,818 $83,220 $104,025 $124,830
8 $11,573 $23,145 $34,718 $37,495 46,290 $61,566 $81,008 $92,580 $115,725 $138,870
% Gross Monthly Income
Family
Size 25% 50% 75% 81% 100% 133% 175% 200% 250% 300%
1 $282 $564 $846 $913 $1,128 $1,500 $1,973 $2,255 $2,819 $3,383
2 $379 $759 $1,138 $1,229 $1,518 $2,018 $2,656 $3,035 $3,794 $4,553
3 $477 $954 $1,431 $1,545 $1,908 $2,537 $3,338 $3,815 $4,769 $5,723
4 $574 $1,149 $1,723 $1,861 $2,298 $3,056 $4,021 $4,595 $5,744 $6,893
5 $672 $1,344 $2,016 $2,177 $2,688 $3,574 $4,703 $5,375 $6,719 $8,063
6 $769 $1,539 $2,308 $2,493 $3,078 $4,093 $5,386 $6,155 $7,694 $9,233
7 $867 $1,734 $2,601 $2,809 $3,468 $4,612 $6,068 $6,935 $8,669 $10,403
8 $964 $1,929 $2,893 $3,125 $3,858 $5,130 $6,751 $7,715 $9,644 $11,573
Hawaii
% Gross Yearly Income
Family
Size 25% 50% 75% 81% 100% 133% 175% 200% 250% 300%
1 $3,115 $6,230 $9,345 $10,093 $12,460 $16,572 $21,805 $24,920 $31,150 $37,380
2 $4,190 $8,380 $12,570 $13,576 16,760 $22,291 $29,330 $33,520 $41,900 $50,280
3 $5,265 $10,530 $15,795 $17,059 21,060 $28,010 $36,855 $42,120 $52,650 $63,180
4 $6,340 $12,680 $19,020 $20,542 25,360 $33,729 $44,380 $50,720 $63,400 $76,080
5 $7,415 $14,830 $22,245 $24,025 29,660 $39,448 $51,905 $59,320 $74,150 $88,980
6 $8,490 $16,980 $25,470 $27,508 33,960 $45,167 $59,430 $67,920 $84,900 $101,880
7 $9,565 $19,130 $28,695 $30,991 38,260 $50,886 $66,955 $76,520 $95,650 $114,780
8 $10,640 $21,280 $31,920 $34,474 42,560 $56,605 $74,480 $85,120 $106,400 $127,680
% Gross Monthly Income
Family
Size 25% 50% 75% 81% 100% 133% 175% 200% 250% 300%
1 $260 $519 $779 $841 $1,038 $1,381 $1,817 $2,077 $2,596 $3,115
2 $349 $698 $1,048 $1,131 $1,397 $1,858 $2,444 $2,793 $3,492 $4,190
3 $439 $878 $1,316 $1,422 $1,755 $2,334 $3,071 $3,510 $4,388 $5,265
4 $528 $1,057 $1,585 $1,712 $2,113 $2,811 $3,698 $4,227 $5,283 $6,340
5 $618 $1,236 $1,854 $2,002 $2,472 $3,287 $4,325 $4,943 $6,179 $7,415
6 $708 $1,415 $2,123 $2,292 $2,830 $3,764 $4,953 $5,660 $7,075 $8,490
7 $797 $1,594 $2,391 $2,583 $3,188 $4,240 $5,580 $6,377 $7,971 $9,565
8 $887 $1,773 $2,660 $2,873 $3,547 $4,717 $6,207 $7,093 $8,867 $10,640
Source: Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 14, January 23, 2009, pp. 4199-4201. Monthly and yearly percentage data calculated by FHCE and rounded to the nearest dollar.
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Frequent Questions
ReplyDeleteTHE 2009 HHS POVERTY GUIDELINES
One Version of the [U.S.] Federal Poverty Measure
[Federal Register Notice, January 23, 2009 — Full text ]
[ Prior Poverty Guidelines and Federal Register References Since 1982 ]
[ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ]
[ Further Resources on Poverty Measurement, Poverty Lines, and Their History ]
[ Computations for the 2009 Poverty Guidelines ]
There are two slightly different versions of the federal poverty measure:
The poverty thresholds, and
The poverty guidelines.
The poverty thresholds are the original version of the federal poverty measure. They are updated each year by the Census Bureau (although they were originally developed by Mollie Orshansky of the Social Security Administration). The thresholds are used mainly for statistical purposes — for instance, preparing estimates of the number of Americans in poverty each year. (In other words, all official poverty population figures are calculated using the poverty thresholds, not the guidelines.) Poverty thresholds since 1980 and weighted average poverty thresholds since 1959 are available on the Census Bureau’s Web site. For an example of how the Census Bureau applies the thresholds to a family’s income to determine its poverty status, see “How the Census Bureau Measures Poverty” on the Census Bureau’s web site.
The poverty guidelines are the other version of the federal poverty measure. They are issued each year in the Federal Register by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The guidelines are a simplification of the poverty thresholds for use for administrative purposes — for instance, determining financial eligibility for certain federal programs. The Federal Register notice of the 2009 poverty guidelines is available.
The poverty guidelines are sometimes loosely referred to as the “federal poverty level” (FPL), but that phrase is ambiguous and should be avoided, especially in situations (e.g., legislative or administrative) where precision is important.
Key differences between poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines are outlined in a table under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). See also the discussion of this topic on the Institute for Research on Poverty’s web site.
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The 2009 Poverty Guidelines for the
48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Persons in family Poverty guideline
1 $10,830
2 14,570
3 18,310
4 22,050
5 25,790
6 29,530
7 33,270
8 37,010
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.
2009 Poverty Guidelines for
Alaska Persons in family Poverty guideline
1 $13,530
2 18,210
3 22,890
4 27,570
5 32,250
6 36,930
7 41,610
8 46,290
For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,680 for each additional person.
2009 Poverty Guidelines for
Hawaii Persons in family Poverty guideline
1 $12,460
2 16,760
3 21,060
4 25,360
5 29,660
6 33,960
7 38,260
8 42,560
For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,300 for each additional person.
SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 14, January 23, 2009, pp. 4199–4201
The separate poverty guidelines for Alaska and Hawaii reflect Office of Economic Opportunity administrative practice beginning in the 1966-1970 period. Note that the poverty thresholds — the original version of the poverty measure — have never had separate figures for Alaska and Hawaii. The poverty guidelines are not defined for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Palau. In cases in which a Federal program using the poverty guidelines serves any of those jurisdictions, the Federal office which administers the program is responsible for deciding whether to use the contiguous-states-and-D.C. guidelines for those jurisdictions or to follow some other procedure.
The poverty guidelines apply to both aged and non-aged units. The guidelines have never had an aged/non-aged distinction; only the Census Bureau (statistical) poverty thresholds have separate figures for aged and non-aged one-person and two-person units.
Programs using the guidelines (or percentage multiples of the guidelines — for instance, 125 percent or 185 percent of the guidelines) in determining eligibility include Head Start, the Food Stamp Program, the National School Lunch Program, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Note that in general, cash public assistance programs (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Supplemental Security Income) do NOT use the poverty guidelines in determining eligibility. The Earned Income Tax Credit program also does NOT use the poverty guidelines to determine eligibility. For a more detailed list of programs that do and don’t use the guidelines, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The poverty guidelines (unlike the poverty thresholds) are designated by the year in which they are issued. For instance, the guidelines issued in January 2009 are designated the 2009 poverty guidelines. However, the 2009 HHS poverty guidelines only reflect price changes through calendar year 2008; accordingly, they are approximately equal to the Census Bureau poverty thresholds for calendar year 2008. (The 2008 thresholds are expected to be issued in final form in August 2009; a preliminary version of the 2008 thresholds is now available from the Census Bureau.)
The computations for the 2009 poverty guidelines are available.
The poverty guidelines may be formally referenced as “the poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 9902(2).”
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Adv. 1. substantially - to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially"
ReplyDeleteResolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
ReplyDeleteshould susbtantioly incress: how much is the incress? you should put numbers here so as to make this a realistic thing.
The United states Federal Goverment: this is Well The united statrs Goverment that enforces laws and policies
substantially: this means that it is a great deal or alot of somthing to move up.
increase is to make greater or to create.
social services: are programs or services available to disadvantaged or people that qualify under specific conditionns and these programs help those people with important things they need to survive. Examples include food stamps, housing assistance, and child abuse prevention programs.
persons: in this situation it means the people inpovished(not sure if this is a word)
living: well sorta the oppisit of dead.
Poverty: is a state when someone either can barly or cannot get by economically and need finacial assistance
In: this means that This will have to take place inside of the united states to benifit the residents.
U.S.: is the united states of america