WASHINGTON — The number of Americans living in poverty rose 3.4 percent last year, to 35.8 million people, while the number without health insurance climbed to 45.0 million, an increase of 1.4 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It was the third straight annual increase for both categories. About 12.5 percent of the population lived below the poverty line…
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