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Mayors Report Rising Hunger and Homelessness Across Cities
The United States Conference of Mayors says hunger and homelessness are tightening their grip as recession looms. Two thirds of 30 cities report negative or mixed public attitudes toward the needy, with rising anti homeless sentiment and violence. FOOD aid requests up 22 percent and emergency shelter up 24 percent in 1990, while food resources grow only 4 percent and shelter beds 3 percent.
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Washington
United States Conference of Mayors
Charlotte
N.C
Sue Myrick
Phoenix
Santa Monica
Calif