Rep. Richmond Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty

Statement

Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement to mark the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty:

"The war on poverty is not over by a long shot. It is critical that we do not relent in our focus on improving the economy for all Louisianans, not just those at the top of the income scale. 1 in 5 Louisianans lives below the poverty level, which represents 5% above the U.S. poverty rate of 15%. Further, Louisiana is in the top 10 of American states with the most income inequality. This is unacceptably high and it will take commitment from the government and from the private sector to partner to do more to remedy this affliction. We need to invest more in education, infrastructure, healthcare and small business, and we need to do it together. I know that the government cannot finance these investments on its own. Public-private partnerships will invest in these critical priorities so that the rising tide of U.S. growth in the 21st century will truly lift all boats."

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