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Ben Carson's effort to 'reform' housing safety net would deepen poverty by hurting poorest Americans

  • Written by Alex Schwartz, Professor of Urban Policy, The New School
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson argues his housing reforms would increase self-sufficiency.AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

The Trump administration recently proposed fundamental changes to how the federal government helps low-income families pay for housing.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson claims his...

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