Since the War on Poverty was started in 1965, the United States has spent more than $12 trillion on income maintenance programs. The effect has been to

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Despite investing $12 trillion in income maintenance programs since 1965, poverty levels in the United States have not been substantially reduced. In fact, according to some measures, poverty levels may have even increased. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which states that these programs have virtually no effect on poverty levels.

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