Re: the EPI. Well, yes, they are a liberal think tank. I actually found and read the NAS panel report before I found the EPI website. I also posted both links before I went back and read to the bottom of the EPI FAQ and saw where they referenced the Panel's report. I had googled for 'Federal Povery Levels, USA' simply looking to see what the guidelines currently are, and what methodology is used.

Got distracted before I found the actual current numbers. I'll go see if I can find them now.

Janie