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Do the numbers 917 billion, 1.5 trillion, 690 billion, 98 billion and 32 mean anything to you?

If not, I bet they just washed over you like water off a duck’s back. Hearing those figures probably felt as inconsequential as the drink you had with your lunch yesterday. What was that, anyway? Iced tea? A diet soda?

Numbers feel insignificant — until we understand their meaning.

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If you’re into seeking justice for the poor in your community, this a blog post worth reading that includes some statistics you really should know about the proceeding budget cuts our government is making. 

Behind the Numbers: We Are Mobilizing! - Lisa Sharon Harper - God’s Politics Blog