The poverty rate for those over age 65 is now about one-half that of children. The primary explanation for this difference is older Americans'

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Older Americans have benefited from the organization and lobbying efforts of groups such as the AARP to protect and strengthen Social Security, which provides a safety net for elderly Americans. Children, on the other hand, do not have a powerful lobbying voice and are often not eligible for Social Security benefits themselves.

The Poverty Rate for Those Over Age 65 Is Now