A half-century after President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty, the nation is taking stock of victories and losses.It was 50 years ago that President Johnson declared a "war on poverty" in America.
Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio says it hasn't worked — despite spending $20 trillion on welfare and other government programs meant to lift people out of poverty.
Rubio says Florida is particular hard-hit by failed "War on Poverty" programs.
PolitiFact Editor Angie Holan spoke with WUSF's Craig Kopp about Rubio's Claim.
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