Boston Burdened by Surge in Homelessness
15 October 2008 - 8:10am
Unlike many other states faced with the challenge of housing its homeless, Massachusetts is mandated by law to do so. Unfortunately, Massachusetts is also faced with budget shortfalls, making solutions elusive.
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Full Story:
Boston Struggling To House Homeless
Source:
NPR, October 14, 2008
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