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The Stigma of a Scarlet E
Eviction cases — called Scarlet E’s — are a stubborn blot on a renter’s history. Piecemeal privacy legislation in some states may not be enough to protect millions of struggling tenants.
Pelosi and Yellen to Discuss Rental Assistance as Eviction Crisis Looms
07/08/2021 Comments Off on Pelosi and Yellen to Discuss Rental Assistance as Eviction Crisis Looms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it would impose a 60-day ban on evictions in places hit hard by the Delta variant.
Continue reading …As Democrats Seethed, White House Struggled to Contain Eviction Fallout
07/08/2021 Comments Off on As Democrats Seethed, White House Struggled to Contain Eviction FalloutThe president was surprised by the reaction to the White House’s decision to ask Congress to extend an eviction ban, leading to a 36-hour scramble to keep people in their homes.
Continue reading …As Democrats Seethed, White House Struggled to Contain Eviction Fallout
07/08/2021 Comments Off on As Democrats Seethed, White House Struggled to Contain Eviction FalloutPresident Biden was surprised by the furious reaction to the White House’s decision to ask Congress to extend an eviction ban, leading to a 36-hour scramble to keep people in their homes.
Continue reading …Why Do We Make Things So Hard for Renters?
06/08/2021 Comments Off on Why Do We Make Things So Hard for Renters?Relief came late, then slowly, and renters have been subject to political brinkmanship. We can do better.
Continue reading …Administration Seeks to Blunt Effects From End of Eviction Moratorium
04/08/2021 Comments Off on Administration Seeks to Blunt Effects From End of Eviction MoratoriumAfter the expiration of the moratorium over the weekend, the White House called on state and local governments to protect renters and sought to speed the flow of federal aid.
Continue reading …Eviction Moratorium Set to Lapse as Biden Aid Effort Falters
31/07/2021 Comments Off on Eviction Moratorium Set to Lapse as Biden Aid Effort FaltersThe administration made a last-ditch, failed appeal to Congress to extend the moratorium to buy more time to fix a dysfunctional rental aid program.
Continue reading …The chairman of a House coronavirus subcommittee vows to investigate eviction practices by corporate landlords.
27/07/2021 Comments Off on The chairman of a House coronavirus subcommittee vows to investigate eviction practices by corporate landlords.A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire this month. Housing advocates estimate that roughly 11 million adult renters are vulnerable to being evicted.
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- Ipswich apprentice butcher encourages others to consider industry
- Over 10,000 John Deere workers strike over ‘years’ of poor treatment
- Corporations are pledging to be ‘water positive’. What does that mean?
- US Department of Labor investigation of crane collapse, double fatality on Interstate 10 finds Lufkin company failed to assemble crane properly
- For the 6th time in 7 years, federal inspectors find Illinois contractor putting construction workers at risk of industry’s deadliest hazard
- US Department of Labor proposes $83K in fines to healthcare facility for failing to protect workers from coronavirus hazards
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- As U.S. prepares to reopen border, some urge Canada to relax testing requirement
- Biden orders companies to ease supply chain bottlenecks or he’ll ‘call them out’
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Today’s News & Commentary — August 4, 2021
04/08/2021 Comments Off on Today’s News & Commentary — August 4, 2021Yesterday, the Biden administration extended the federal CDC eviction moratorium which was originally set to expire this weekend. The moratorium will continue to be in place until October 3, and will cover all counties where the CDC considers the spread of Covid-19 to be “substantial” or “high”—over 80% of U.S. counties as of today. As […]
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