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Caps Hurt Communities
We are excited to announce the launch of a new organizing campaign called Caps Hurt Communities—a Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF) initiative. Caps Hurt Communities seeks to build a movement of individuals and organizations committed to bringing an end to federal sequester caps. Here’s why: America is stronger when we have decent, Continue reading
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We need the facts – We need the ACS.
Many Americans probably wonder how decisions are made about what federal, state, and local funds will be spent on. At all levels of government, one of the most useful tools for understanding the needs of a community and for determining how funds are spent is the American Community Survey (ACS). At NLIHC and throughout the Continue reading
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Putting the Spotlight on Housing Problems in the Great Recession
This past week, NLIHC launched a new series of research briefs under the title Housing Spotlight. Each issue will bring housing data to a broader audience in a format that highlights the meaning behind the numbers. We aim to bring you short, informative analyses on the most current data and NLIHC research as it is Continue reading
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News Round-up: the ACS.
After the Thursday release of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 American Community Survey (ACS), local, state, and national news outlets were quick to release coverage on the data. And it’s no wonder why; the ACS data provide a stark look at economic distress among an ever growing number of renters nationwide. The ACS is an Continue reading
On the Home Front 