These data underscore the urgent need for federal policymakers to agree on further robust relief measures.
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Millions of households are having serious trouble affording food and are falling behind on the rent ([link removed]) , the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey for September 2-14 shows.
Twenty-three million adults reported that their household didn’t get enough to eat, and an estimated 1 in 4 renters with children lived in a household that was behind on rent.
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Also, data for August show that some 35 million people — including 9 million children — either met the federal definition of “unemployed” (which understates the actual number of jobless workers) or lived with an unemployed family member, according to Census’ latest Current Population Survey.
These data underscore the urgent need for federal policymakers to agree on further robust relief measures.
The measures enacted earlier this year — such as expanded unemployment benefits and stimulus payments — mitigated hardship but were temporary and had significant shortcomings.
Without a new relief package, hardship likely will rise and grow more severe, endangering children’s long-term health and educational outcomes. ([link removed])
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