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4.9 million more
in poverty
2.5 million more
unemployed
8.6 million more
uninsured
household income 2000-2006
historical job growth
spending: clinton v. bush ($ billions)
projected surpluses turn into large deficits ($ billions)
Sources: US Congress, Joint Economic Committee, majority staff; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Figures in income and spending charts adjusted for inflation.
