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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
When it comes to saving US jobs, what about nonprofits? Nonprofits employ around 10 percent of the labor force, but this sphere of job creation does not get much respect from the administration.How can researchers and community members work together to reduce violence? Research on community perceptions of police often fails to survey those who are most exposed to policing practices.Student loan forgiveness for disabled borrowers comes with a catch Borrowers who become disabled can have their loans discharged, but they must pay income taxes associated with the amount forgiven.Senate health bill would lower the Medicaid per capita cap rate, causing greater state budget shortfalls A lower growth rate for Medicaid per capita caps would drastically reduce federal Medicaid spending.New FDIC tool can help community banks expand access to mortgages Community banks don’t have the resources of larger, national banks, so navigating the myriad of available mortgage lending programs can be a daunting task.Low-income homeowners are as burdened by housing costs as renters A close look at the data makes it clear that homeownership doesn’t protect low-income homeowners from the same cost burdens as low-income renters.
