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Mayors push for housing money in budget bill; Treasury threatens rental aid clawback

Do conservatives care about the rental market?

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As Congress debates the size of a major budget bill, mayors Wednesday urged lawmakers to preserve the billions set aside for affordable housing, which they said is key to cities’ fiscal health.

The budget reconciliation package, one of several high-stake bills Congress is debating this week, currently totals $3.5 trillion but is widely expected to be trimmed to win key moderate Democrat support. It includes $327 billion in housing-related support ranging from public housing upgrades to block grants and vouchers.

The funding, if passed, would be a “gamechanger here in Columbia and everywhere,” Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin said Wednesday during a U.S. Conference of Mayors press conference. “Mayors think a lot about housing,” Benjamin said. “It’s fundamental to our economy.”

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated

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killed at age 67 in a shooting attack as he delivered a campaign speech. Read More Here

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GOP Candidates For Arizona Governor Go Head-to-Head in Debate

What’s in store for conservatives in the 2022 midterms?

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Lake and Neely criticized large administrations in school districts, with Lake saying the state could retain quality teachers by paying them more money instead of putting funds toward administrators.

PHOENIX — Arizona’s four remaining Republican candidates for governor took the stage Wednesday (June 30th) in a contentious televised debate that covered various topics, including the results of the 2020 election.

“The ultimate goal for any debate is to educate the voters on the positions of each candidate and their goals for change.” Scott Neely.

“Together, all conservatives can heal our country”

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Colorado Springs Hosts Arizona Candidates

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About this event

Kingdom Builder’s Family Life Center is proud to announce our Family Fun Day event on June 11, 2022, from 11 am to 6 pm at Memorial Park (Firefighter side).

This is a free event for the community filled with lots of entertainment from your finest local bands and dance groups, shopping, resources from community agencies, delicious foods/treats from Colorado Spring’s best food trucks, and lots of fun for all age groups.

WE WILL HAVE HOURLY GIVEAWAYS

Our big attractions will include; a car show, an all-day stepathon, a petting zoo, free haircuts, 360 photo booth with props, face painting, bounce houses, crafts to take home, and more!

Alongside our big attractions, we will be offering limited free haircuts to the community.

We are proud to be sponsored by Crystal Clarity Life Coaching.

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