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Working But Struggling in Oregon | Portland News
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New data reveals a shocking reality: nearly 41% of Oregonians, including those working full-time, can’t afford basic necessities like housing, food, and healthcare — even though they earn above the official poverty line. This “ALICE” crisis (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) exposes how soaring living costs are forcing people into impossible choices — paying for electricity or gas, groceries or medicine — with no safety net for emergencies. The U.S. mirrors this struggle, with 41.3% of households nationwide falling below the ALICE threshold, proving that having a job doesn’t guarantee financial stability in today’s economy.
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