How did the poverty level change in the U.S.from the end of the 1970s to 2013?
A) It remained at a constant 20 percent, which it had since World War II.
B) It continued to drop, as it had since World War II.
C) It rose from about 12 percent of the population to 15 percent.
D) It nearly doubled, from 10 percent to 20 percent.
E) It fluctuated wildly based on economic strength, constantly rising and falling during that period.

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The poverty level in the U.S. rose from about 12 percent of the population in the late 1970s to 15 percent in 2013, according to the U.S. Census.

How Did the Poverty Level Change in the U