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Talk Back: What is our government's responsibility to those in need?
The number of impoverished Americans jumped to 15.1 percent in 2010 from 14.3 percent in 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty, defined as a couple with two kids and an annual family income of $22,314, is a hot-button political issue. While some believe the government has a responsibility to aid those in need, others say individuals should be the ones responsible.
Our Talk Back question of the day: What is our government's responsibility to those in need?
We want to know what you think. Your response could be read during the program.
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Menswear designers Tommy Hilfiger and Billy Reid are very familiar with the explosive growth of the industry.
"Years ago, it was maybe 80 percent women's and 20 percent men's for a lot of designers," Hilfiger tells Alina Cho. "Now, we're about 50/50."
Both Hilfiger and Reid explain why they think the menswear industry is growing with Cho on American Morning today.
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