Border counties among poorest in nation census says
Border and isolated counties in the South and Midwest ranked high in poverty in the late 1990s while overall poverty declined nationally. Starr County Texas and East Carroll Parish Louisiana show the highest child poverty, each above 50 percent. Nine states carry the nation’s poorest counties with Texas leading.
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Border Counties
Census
Washington
South
Midwest
Starr County
East Carroll Parish
Louisiana
Texas
South Dakota
Mississippi
Rio Grande River
Mexico
Appalachia
Owsley County
Poverty estimates rely on 1999 income figures and survey methods
South and Midwest states show higher poverty estimates as 1999 income figures are not fully comparable with prior years. The figures derive in part from a survey that asks more detailed questions, affecting comparability and measurement of poverty trends.
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Texas
Dayna Finet
Center For Public Policy Priorities
Austin
Finet
Duane DeBruyne
Federal
Appalachian Regional Commission
Denver
Douglas County
Colo
Buffalo County
S.C
Crow Creek Indian Reservation
Libya Sets Conditions for Victims Payment and Sanctions Lift
A letter outlines three uncertain events affecting Libya victim payments. If none occur within eight months and sanctions remain, the settlement is void and escrow funds return to Libya. If one or two occur, each decedent’s family gets at least 5 million while suits are dismissed.
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United Nations
United States
Libya
Bob Newhart Wins Twain Humor Prize
Bob Newhart receives the Twain Humor Prize in Washington, AP reports. The award honors wit and storytelling, highlighting Newhart's celebrated comedy career and his connection to Mark Twain's legacy.
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Bob Newhart
Twain
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