10 Other Sources for Information

http://www.americansc.org.uk/Online/American_Dream.htm
Most people in America still strive for the American dream of financial independence, yet people are willing to throw away the ethics in the modern era for the quick way to financial independence.
The American Dream." Arnet - Home Page of the American Studies Centre at Liverpool JMU. Web. 07 Dec. 2009. .

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2009/04/american-dream200904
Rethinking American dream
"Rethinking the American Dream | vanityfair.com." Vanity Fair | vanityfair.com. Vanity Fair, Apr. 2009. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. .
The American Dream is should be both about economic independence, but there should be a limit to how much people have to work and go into debt to achieve this dream.

http://www.economicmobility.org/assets/pdfs/EMP_American_Dream.pdf
Econmic Mobility is decreasing in the United States and therefore making it harder for people to achieve higher income in the United States therefore making the rich richer.
Sawhill, Isabel V., and John E. Morton. Is the American Dream Alive and Well. Publication. Pew Charitalbe Trusts. Print.

http://www.america.gov/st/washfile-english/2007/July/200707261445221CJsamohT0.1857721.html
Immigrants are assimilating into the U.S. well and their opportunity to move up the economic ladder is still strong.
"American Dream Still Alive and Well for Immigrants, Report Says." America - Engaging the World - America.gov. U.S. Government, 26 July 2007. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. .

http://money.cnn.com/2004/12/22/news/economy/poverty_overview/index.htm
Poverty in America is increasing as the poor get poor and the rich get richer due to inadequate government programs
"The changing face of poverty: an overview - Dec. 30, 2004." Business, financial, personal finance news - CNNMoney.com. 30 Dec. 2004. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. .
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Welfare/bg1713.cfm
What is classified as being in poverty in America is a greater standard of living than what most people consider poverty, therefore less people live in poverty than that is stated.
Rector, Robert E. "Understanding Poverty in America." The Heritage Foundation - Conservative Policy Research and Analysis. Heritage Foundation, 5 Jan. 2004. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. .
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07344.pdf
Poverty in America is an increasing problem and is undercutting the well being of the nation as many poor people have less access to health care and other services.
United States Government Accountability Office. Poverty in America. GAO, 2007. Web.
http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/poll/poverty/
People in America believe that the government standard of what is considered being poor is not high enough and Americans cannot agree on the cause of poverty.
"Poverty Poll." NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. .
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdf?vid=2&hid=113&sid=22e87ca9-53cb-422c-bcbe-f536216fcc94%40sessionmgr113
Ending Poverty in America must be taken from many different angles. Even though poverty has decreased since the 1960’s income inequality has increased since the 60’s therefore governments need to take action is needed.
http://metalib.wisconsin.edu/V/M39GX1DM4P6QYTY84NJ7TEGRXTTU2XX7CYV3D3P1NFCKIVKQHS-09920?func=meta-3&short-format=002&set_number=017589&set_entry=000012&format=999
The best way to get out of poverty is not only through religious organizations and better education.
Thomas, Oliver. "A path out of poverty." Academic Search Complete. 3 Mar. 2008. Web. 7 Dec. 2009. .