With existing funds, we could cover back rent for all low-income tenants during the pandemic. That it hasn’t happened is a matter of priorities.
CDC
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The Housing Madness Will Hit Renters the Hardest
Purchase prices may be skyrocketing, but the real problem is an imminent eviction crisis and a stubborn inability to deliver rental relief.
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Federal Mask Mandate Is No Defense Against Hostile Riders
The mandate gives transit, passenger rail, and airline employees new levels of authority. But enforcement remains a major challenge for anyone dealing with screaming, punching, or worse.
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Unsanitized: Federal “Eviction Moratorium” Is a Leaky Boat
Plus, the payroll tax deferral begins. This is The COVID-19 Daily Report for September 2, 2020.
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The Costs of Trump’s Debacle on COVID Testing
The needless failure to make available universal quick-response testing is the worst single cause of the renewed spread of the virus.
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How States and Cities Can Protect Workers During the Pandemic
Just because Trump’s OSHA is AWOL doesn’t mean that states can’t intervene to safeguard workers’ health.
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Building a New Health Care Corps
Contact tracing requires significant manpower to track coronavirus cases. Millions of Americans are out of work. This is a perfect opportunity for a public jobs program.