Over 17% of the city's residents live in poverty. Without funds or staff, the government body tasked with helping them is unlikely to make a difference.
Natalie is a journalist in D.C. She has worked for several publications, including Street Sense and The American Prospect, covering a wide range of issues, from hyper-local government initiatives to national education concerns and more.
Over 17% of the city's residents live in poverty. Without funds or staff, the government body tasked with helping them is unlikely to make a difference.
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