Dec 6, 2021

Federal rent relief is running out, and renters aren’t the only ones counting on it

"Very little" of the $25 billion in rental assistance approved by Congress has reached renters and landlords, a housing coalition CEO says. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Also today: Julia Coronado discusses the concept of full employment, and why many economists believe it is within reach in 2022.

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Renters and landlords face challenges as federal rent assistance money begins to dry up

by Lily Jamali

Dec 6, 2021

Renters and landlords have relied on federal rental assistance money, but by the end of 2021, most of that money could be gone.

Renters aren't the only one with questions as federal relief starts to run out.

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