Conservatives are raising questions about what the new poverty rates really mean. Reformers just ignore the issue. The folks at CAP note that appliances are increasingly inexpensive while food, healthcare, and housing have all risen. Having a TV or game system or refrigerator doesn't mean you're not poor.
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