Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. The U.S. Census today released annual data on income, poverty and health insurance. The data revealed household income fell slightly and is now 8 percent less than it was before the 2007-2009 economic recession. The federal poverty rate remained at 15 percent or 46.5 million living in poverty, and the number of uninsured people slightly declined. Following is a statement by SEIU President Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU):
