Tag Archives: domestic policy

SOTU: Fighting for the Average American Now

Posted on January 26, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

Everyone seems to offer a response to the State of the Union address these days.  We even got two televised responses last night.  So I thought I would as well.  Unfortunately, there’s not a whole lot to say.  The President … Continue reading →

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Holiday Frustrations

Posted on December 13, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

As I sit in our warm and comfortable office this holiday season, I don’t feel like celebrating. I’m angry and frustrated – frustrated that in a time where people are struggling, our government seems to be looking at how it … Continue reading →

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Who should lead?

Posted on August 10, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

An important aspect of Wall Street reform is the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which will take charge of nearly all federal consumer protection regulation – including regulation of mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other financial … Continue reading →

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Hotel Kids – Not Homeless?!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

A couple of weeks ago, several members of the Law Center’s staff attended a film screening of Alexandra Pelosi’s new documentary, “Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County.” The screening was followed by an engaging panel discussion on child  homelessness … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Reform’s Impact on Housing

Posted on July 16, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

Yesterday, the Senate passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, sweeping legislation that covers a broad range of financial and housing policy issues. The House had already passed the same bill on June 29. President Obama is … Continue reading →

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The Federal Strategic Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness

Posted on June 22, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

This morning, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness announced the release of Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. The plan, which will be the Obama Administration’s official policy position on homelessness, will give direction to … Continue reading →

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Transformation v. Improvement in Public Education

Posted on June 7, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

Amid the hand wringing attending most conversations about the soaring national deficit, one word tends to surface with particular urgency: transformation.  At a moment of dwindling federal resources, many argue, nothing short of a dramatic overhaul of traditional government services … Continue reading →

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Chicago Blues

Posted on April 15, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

For the past two days, I’ve been in Chicago, participating in one of the final government consultations with community groups in preparation for the U.S. review by the UN Human Rights Council under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) (see earlier … Continue reading →

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Hope for Human Rights on a Snowy Day

Posted on February 25, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

Last Friday, senior members of five government agencies held a meeting with about 2 dozen domestic human rights organizations to gather their input as part of the government’s preparation to submit its report for the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) … Continue reading →

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