News round-up
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Subsidize Million Dollar Homes or House the Homeless? A Question for Presidential Candidates
Photo Source: Newsweek By Sheila Crowley As predictable as day becomes night, so is the response from the home building and realtor lobbyists whenever anyone suggests that the mortgage interest deduction (MID) be eliminated. In the Republican presidential debate last week, candidate Dr. Ben Carson said he favors getting rid of all tax loopholes including… Continue reading
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First Lady Michelle Obama Releases Video Encouraging Landlords to Help End Veteran Homelessness
Courtesy: United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Continue reading
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Advocates Demand an End to Sequestration in a Rally Outside the Capitol
By Malik Siraj Akbar Advocates from across the nation seeking more funding for affordable housing, education, healthcare and many critical nondefense sectors staged a rally outside the Capitol Hill on Wednesday urging Congress to end budget cuts. Using the hashtag #raisethecaps, which was trending Wednesday afternoon in Washington D.C. on Twitter, these advocates, who belonged… Continue reading
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The Pope Brings Hope
By Sheila Crowley, President & CEO NLIHC For those of us whose job it is to influence the U.S. Congress to help people who are poor and vulnerable, it’s hard not to be deeply cynical about our democracy. The legislative process is a shambles, and public discourse offends more than enlightens. Getting serious issues heard… Continue reading
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