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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
Trump’s budget deals a double whammy to people struggling to gain a foothold in today’s economy The White House is emphasizing jobs this week, but the president's budget proposal contains major cuts to employment and job training programs.Both winners and losers under AHCA oppose repealing core ACA provisions A new survey shows widespread support for key provisions of the ACA, even among those who could see their premiums decline under repeal legislation.New data can help communities address their health challenges Recently released data collected from the 500 largest US cities reveal where health problems are most persistent.Federal leadership joins states in seeking needed updates to juvenile justice Last month, House representatives on both sides of the aisle passed a bill to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act.Three strategies for empowering women in informal economies Urban growth in Pakistan brings new gender inequalities and challenges for women.What welfare reform can teach us about proposed budget cuts to the safety net The twenty years following welfare reform offer lessons about what can happen to the social safety net under similar circumstances.