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A philanthropic couple with blue-collar roots gives a lift to research on poverty

New York

Constance M. Silver grew up without indoor plumbing, electricity, or a telephone, but even when she was very young she demonstrated a desire to help others even less fortunate. When she was 6 years old, Ms. Silver's Brownie troop made art projects out of leaves and...

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