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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.
Use the “Pyramid Philosophy” to Better Communicate Your Research A new book by Urban’s communications team explains strategies to get research into the hands of people who can use it.Many New Bills Bring National Attention to Urgent Public Housing Needs Even as they seek to be visionary, new proposals should focus on addressing the steady decline in public housing.Supporting Student Achievement on an Uneven Playing Field: A Conversation with Freeman Hrabowski As president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Freeman Hrabowski leads 14,000 students from a range of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.How Students and Employers View Youth Apprenticeships Strong apprenticeship programs rely on the enthusiastic participation of employers, who are sometimes hesitant.Colder States Would Lose More SNAP Benefits under Proposed Changes A proposal would change the way states consider utility costs, which can include winter heating bills, when determining eligibility for SNAP.
