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Edwards Launches Anti-Poverty Campaign In Philly

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is launching a nationwide anti-poverty effort.

Edwards was in North Philadelphia on Tuesday to begin a campaign in partnership with ACORN—the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. It's designed to reduce poverty in the United States by 50 percent in 10 years.

Edwards used the Thankful Baptist Church as a backdrop for his announcement.

Attacking poverty was a keystone of his presidential campaign.  He will serve as chairman of the national effort, called "Half in Ten."

He says it can be done through a combination of steps, including raising the minimum wage, expanding federal earned income and child care tax credits, and providing more child care help to enable more people to go to work.

Information from: KYW-AM, http://www.kyw1060.com

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