Ryan on Poverty in America: ‘We Deserve Better’

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“In this war on poverty, poverty is winning,” said Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan on Wednesday afternoon. “We deserve better.”

Speaking to an audience of supporters at Cleveland State University, Ryan, who’s known for his wonky disquisitions on the federal budget, offered a comprehensive case for a vibrant civil society that cares for its poor on a local and personal level.

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