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Brian Thiede has received funding from The United States Departments of Agriculture and Labor. David L. Brown receives funding from USDA -NIFA. Jaclyn Butler receives funding from The United States ...

Over 68% of those in the bottom 10% income group remained in the same group. Among the top 10%, 58.9% also stayed in place.