Statement I: The poverty line was higher in 2008 than it was in 1999.
Statement II: There are more poor white Americans than poor black Americans.

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Both statements are true. The poverty line, which is adjusted for inflation, generally increases over time, reflecting the rising cost of living. As for the second statement, while the poverty rate is higher among black Americans than white Americans, the total number of poor white Americans exceeds that of poor black Americans due to the larger overall population size of white Americans.

Statement I: the Poverty Line Was Higher in 2008 Than