You Have Recently Been Appointed to the United States Commission

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Essay

You have recently been appointed to the United States Commission Against Poverty. Discuss what specific reforms and strategies (assume that you have a blank check at your disposal) you would attempt to implement in order to reduce or alleviate poverty in America. Explain the reasons for the strategies that you suggest.

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Definitions:

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The act of working together with one or more people to achieve a common goal, often involving shared decision-making and collective contributions.

Ordinary Playmates

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Self-concept

An individual's perception of self, comprising beliefs, feelings, and knowledge about one's personal attributes and how one evaluates them.

Only-born Boy

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