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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.
Three charitable giving trends in 2018 that could shape future policies Understanding changes in donor behavior and what influences them informs policies that could monitor, discourage, or provide incentives for charitable giving.We have a farm bill without stricter work requirements, but a proposed rule change could still limit SNAP access for some adults Although the administration did not achieve stiffer work requirements through legislation, it signaled this week its intent to pursue stricter work requirements for adult SNAP recipients without dependents through regulatory changes.What to expect from Calabria’s leadership of the Federal Housing Finance Agency As the regulator for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks, the FHFA has an enormous hand in who in this country can get a mortgage and on what terms.What regions have more delinquent auto loan debt? In some counties, the delinquency rate for auto debt is as high as 55 percent for borrowers with a subprime credit score.Four trends to watch at the Federal Housing Administration in 2019 The release of FHA’s annual report and increase in FHA loan limits makes it a good time to assess the program’s health.Four reasons to thank a child care provider this holiday season Interviews with child care providers show how they help low-income parents stay employed.
