HUD rent plan reads like a fix in search of a problem
The Washington Post notes housing reform under Ben Carson would shift rents to 35 percent of gross income and allow work requirements, a Band Aids approach with little chance of congressional adoption. It argues the policy misreads incentives and cites Urban Institute data on nonworking recipients and weak study results.
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Community letter urges tougher laws on handheld devices
A Cedar Rapids letter writer urges stricter penalties for texting and phone use while driving, calling it the modern drunken driving and stressing safety over convenience. The piece endorses Mike Carberry for re election to the Board of Supervisors highlighting his work on green energy, planning, wage increases, and services for seniors and the homeless.
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SNAP cuts harm Iowans say column by Anne Discher
Anne Discher of Iowa's Child and Family Policy Center argues the House farm bill would cut SNAP benefits by over 17 billion dollars, impose costly reporting, and reinstate a benefits cliff. She cites harm to families with children, workers in low wage jobs, and those lacking paid leave, urging bipartisan support to strengthen SNAP.
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Bernie or Biden the answer in vague midterm poll hints
A USA Today Suffolk poll of likely nonvoters finds Biden and Sanders as the best positioned to dispel apathy though many remain undecided. It notes favorable views of Biden and Sanders among nonvoters, while Trump holds a high unfavorable rating.
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