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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
Policymaking amid uncertainty: examining nutrition We know obesity is tied to what we eat and drink, but there is disagreement about which nutrients contribute most. How should policymakers respond?Anchor institutions in Chicago step up Last week, eight universities across Chicago partnered with the city to increase economic opportunities and jobs in neighborhoods across the city.Why the housing market can’t ignore US demographic changes By 2060, we’ll have 100 million more Americans. Many of these households will differ from those with whom mortgage lenders have traditionally worked.How home visits can help dads become better fathers Many of the fathers we spoke to in the program felt that they had gained parenting and relationship skills and learned from other dads along the way.How do you teach a kid to be a dad? About 9 percent of American men become fathers before they turn 20. Home visits are a promising way to help these young people navigate parenthood.How is the middle class really faring? According to new research, two-thirds of people who leave the middle class move into the upper limits of their income category. Could a shrinking middle class be a good thing?
