Census data on the income distribution among families in the United States in recent years show

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Census data from recent years suggest that there has been a rising share of income earned by the top fifth of families in the United States, while the share earned by the bottom fifth has been declining. This is consistent with widening income inequality in the country. Option B is incorrect since the data do not indicate a rising share of income for the bottom fifth, but rather a declining share. Option C is incorrect since the data do not indicate a rising share for both groups. Similarly, option D is also incorrect, as the data show that both shares are not falling. Finally, option E is incorrect since the data do not suggest falling total income in the top fifth, but rather a rising share of the total income.

Census Data on the Income Distribution Among Families in the United