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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.
Four ideas for strengthening the finances of community development financial institutions Demand for the financial services offered by community development financial institutions is growing, but CDFIs must strengthen their finances.Six ideas to help community development financial institutions better demonstrate their impact How do we measure the effectiveness of community development financial institutions?Building America: The immigrant construction workforce We should recognize the contributions of immigrant construction workers who are vital to our economy.Welcome growth in VA lending is another reason to enhance nonbank regulation The growth of the VA's share of the government-insured market has increased the VA’s risk exposure to thinly regulated nonbank financial institutions.Evidence can help us heal divisions and build trust Data, evidence, and quality research can help point the way toward solutions to what drive America's divisions.