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Homelessness up by 32% in two years

Rob Beschizza
Dec 28, 2024
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The number of people without homes rose 18.1 percent in 2024, say federal officials, following a 12 percent increase in 2023. The numbers are driven by the soaring price of housing and the high number of migrants, reports the Associated Press.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said federally required tallies taken…

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