The financial crisis is sure to push more Americans into poverty. On the Transition Tracker, Senior fellow Rebecca Blank discusses what the new administration can do to combat poverty and increase opportunity for millions, and the man on the street reacts. Also, former presidential press secretary, Ron Nessen interviews Stephen Hess on the qualities a new president needs in his congressional relations chief.
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Transition Tracker: Decrease Poverty and Increase Opportunity
November 26, 2008