This week, I heard from an affordable housing developer who is increasingly worried about the federal government shutdown — food stamps and rental vouchers, in particular. Not only has the shutdown gone on longer than is typical, but the Trump administration has taken some seemingly discretionary actions to pressure Democrats to make a deal. Usually, the federal government tries to minimize the impact of shutdowns. But Donald Trump is not your usual president. He is always looking for leverage and is not a slave to political norms. As such, he has spoken openly about the shutdown giving him an opportunity […]

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