Statement I: If non-cash benefits like food stamps and Medicaid were counted as income,the poverty rate would be about three points lower.
Statement II: Conservatives believe that the poverty rate understates the true amount of poverty in the U.S.

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Statement I is true, as non-cash benefits would increase a family's purchasing power and decrease their reliance on income. Statement II is false, as many conservatives argue that the poverty rate is overstated due to the inclusion of non-cash benefits and government assistance.

Statement I: If Non-Cash Benefits Like Food Stamps and Medicaid