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Legal Services Corporation Advocacy Monday, March 15, 2010

U.S. adults overwhelmingly back legal help for those facing serious legal and financial problems who could not hire a lawyer: A new ABA-comissioned survey finds over two-thirds say it's extremely or very important that Americans have access to legal resources and advice when they are in crisis.

Americans also strongly support the existence of, and federal funding for, the work of Legal Services Corporation and its grantees. Eighty-eight percent agreed that it is essential that a non-profit provider of legal services is available to assist those who could not otherwise afford legal help. Two thirds support federal funding to help Americans who need that assistance.
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