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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.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.