The Poverty Rate in the United States Remains

The poverty rate in the United States remains

A) substantially higher than in other rich democracies.
B) The poverty rate is unlikely to fall until the labor unions can negotiate better contracts (an improbable scenario) .
C) Even though America has one of the lowest poverty rates of all the rich democratic nations, it is still too high.
D) America's poverty numbers are broadcast around the world, making the United States seem more vulnerable as a superpower.
E) Anti-poverty measures take away from important legislation, making them less likely to be approved by the House or the Senate.