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Need To Know  American Voices: Mae Watson Grote

This week's essay features Mae Watson Grote, whose organization services the working poor. Details

 

Program: Need To Know

Episode: American Voices: Mae Watson Grote

Poverty in America is at a 52-year high with 46.2 million people living in poverty, according to income thresholds used in the 2010 national Census.

Duration: (2:45)
Premiere Date: 07/27/2012
Episode Expires: Thu 27 Jul 2017
TV Rating: NR


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