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Growing Numbers of Poor People Swamp Legal Aid Offices

n this photo taken Thursday, June 18, 2009, an unidentified resident of a homeless encampment, known as tent city, is seen in Fresno, Calif. After years of funding shortfalls, legal aid societies across the country are being overwhelmed by growing numbers of poor and unemployed Americans who face eviction, foreclosure, bankruptcy and other legal problems tied to the recession. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

WASHINGTON - After years of funding shortfalls, legal aid societies across the country are being overwhelmed by growing numbers of poor and unemployed Americans who face eviction, foreclosure, bankruptcy and other legal problems tied to the recession.

The crush of new clients comes as the cash-strapped agencies cut staff and services.