Dear Editor,
The author explains clearly that we know how to cut the poverty experienced by 40% of Americans. (National opinion: ‘A wake up call on poverty’ by , Oct. 12, 2023) In other words the hunger, homelessness, and even daily deaths of the 135 million Americans living in poverty is a policy choice. Initiatives like the expanded Child Tax Credit made an immediate difference and they can again. What is missing is the political will for Congress to take action. It is our voices that can help create the political will to end this deadly poverty in the world’s richest country. Let’s call those who represent us and tell them it is time to take action now.
Willie Dickerson
Northwest side
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