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The Unlikely Reason the Recession is Killing Legal Aid for the Poor
The Daily Weekly
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
With the nation mired in the Great Recession, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to virtually zero in hopes of spurring economic growth. While generally regarded as a sensible and effective strategy, the tactic has had the unintended consequence of crippling hundreds of non-profit organizations that offer legal services for the needy.



