Democratic Party of Jeff Davis County
Issues -- Economic Security
The Jeff Davis County Democratic Party believes working Texans need income and employment that support their families during times of both prosperity and episodes of economic distress in our state’s history.
We support policies and programs that promote jobs with good wages, benefits and safe working conditions; protect employees’ rights and dignity at work; and provide a safety net for the most vulnerable workers, while establishing the infrastructure for businesses to prosper.
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), federal and state economic stimulus reduced overall poverty by 45 percent in 2021 (20.1 million people), and child poverty by 56 percent (7.8 million children).
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Government programs work to improve the lives of those most in need.
Source: Economic Policy Institute