Why Is It Feared That Poverty Is Likely to Worsen

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why is it feared that poverty is likely to worsen in Texas in coming years?

• A) If educational levels do not improve, opportunities for jobs will become limited.
• B) The recent repeal of minimum wage requirements will set off a rapid increase in poverty.
• C) Many corporations have threatened to leave Texas if taxes are increased, resulting in a loss of jobs.
• D) Texas has more federal government employees than any other state that is under threat of layoffs.
• E) Texas has experienced increasing migration of poor from other states.

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