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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.
The complexity of education debt among older Americans Older borrowers collectively hold $247 billion in outstanding federal student debt.A strong apprenticeship model can help solve America's workforce challenges Six million jobs are unfilled, while 6.5 million people are unemployed. Why can’t employers fill these positions?How a map’s “bins” can influence your perception of an important policy issue In maps used in policy debates, states are placed into groups based on choices made by the map creator.Household asthma triggers can lead to ER visits for children, which cost $800 million in 2014 Exposure to indoor allergens and irritants like mold, moisture, pests, and tobacco smoke can exacerbate asthma.Community Foundation Week highlights the need for more research into these growing institutions Community foundations have received billions of dollars in donations and are growing rapidly in size and number.How Detroit leaders can build on the city’s investment momentum After declining during the Great Recession, construction and development projects are breathing new life into Detroit.
