Read the post For Pride Month, We Look at Some of the Challenges Facing Some LGBTQ+ Communities June 23, 2022 Pride Month is meant to mark a turning point for gay rights and recognition efforts by the LGBTQ+...
Read the post Credit Scoring Alternatives for Those Without Credit January 05, 2022 When you apply for a loan, the lender looks at your credit score to determine your eligibility for a...
Read the post The Challenges in Counting and Serving Homeless Populations November 23, 2021 The days are getting colder as Thanksgiving approaches. Many of us may feel fortunate to share time...
Read the post The Danger of Lead Paint Hazards in Two HUD Programs October 26, 2021 Lead exposure poses significant health risks—particularly to young children—because it can damage...
Read the post Freedom of Information Act—How Open is Public Access to Government Data? March 18, 2021 The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) establishes a legal right for individuals and organizations to...
Read the post The Risks of Lead Paint and How Lead is Detected in Blood October 29, 2020 Lead exposure poses significant health risks—particularly to children whose growing bodies absorb...
Read the post What can the Great Recession teach us about rent affordability in the age of Coronavirus? July 07, 2020 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides relief to some homeowners...
Read the post Racial Disparities in Federal Employment, Lending, and Housing July 01, 2020 Over the past several years, GAO has been asked to examine various racial inequalities in economic...
Read the post Reverse Mortgages Present Benefits and Risks for Senior Homeowners June 02, 2020 You’ve seen them advertised on T.V. and asked, “What is a reverse mortgage?” A reverse mortgage is a...
Read the post Federal Information Security: There’s Work to Do December 03, 2019 Just about every federal government operation—from processing taxes and protecting national parks to...
Read the post Lead Safety at Home and in School October 22, 2019 Exposure to lead can harm a child’s brain, growth, behavior, and ability to learn. No safe blood...
Read the post Increased Federal Role in the Housing Finance System June 20, 2019 Housing finance is a complex, multi-trillion-dollar industry that played a major role in the 2007...