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Friday news roundup 2/21/14

NMA infographic

This week, the smart people in the NMA design department put together the fun infographic that you see on the right.

Click to view it at full size (you might have to click a second time to zoom in).

In other news, here are some stories we've been reading:

Brookings: All cities are not created unequal

Confronting Suburban Poverty: The squeeze is on for affordable rentals in the suburbs

GoSection8: Deaf student's lawsuit over service dog spurs Portland State University's $160,000 settlement

The HUDdle: HUD's Recovery Act programs

Los Angeles Times (via HACLA): In Jordan Downs housing project, police are forging a new relationship

New York Times (via Off the Charts): The impact of a minimum-wage increase

Next City: Study finds conflicting answers on raising minimum wage

NHC: Housing affordability improves, but many working households are still struggling

NLIHC: House Budget Committee examines poverty, proposes restructuring budget process

Off the Charts: White House announced today that it will recommend $56 billion in additional discretionary funding for 2015

ReThink Housing (via GoSection8): Why housing matters

Rooflines: A boost to vouchers would be a boost for kids

Urban Institute: A proposed demonstration of a flat rental subsidy for very low income households

Any interesting stories that we missed? Leave your links and recommendations in the comments!