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This legislation brings long-overdue relief to consumers who are trying to pay off their debts and achieve financial stability.

The Trump Administration’s cuts to affordable housing just won’t work for people in poverty.

The Immigrant Tenant Protection Act would prohibit landlords from requiring a tenant to share their immigration status.

The federal government shutdown taught us some important lessons.

Proposed work requirements threaten benefits for millions of SNAP recipients.

Shriver Center website helps families navigate health coverage options.

GetCareIllinois.org offers low-income families a roadmap to finding, obtaining, and using healthcare coverage.

In 2015, the WIC program supported only 43.5% of eligible Illinois.

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