Rep. Davis joins in introducing bill that helps pay rent

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Rep. Davis joins in introducing bill that helps pay rent

Congressman Danny Davis With rents continuing to climb “off the charts,” Representative Danny K. Davis (D-7th) and three of his California Democratic peers have introduced a bill that will use tax credits to help people pay their housing costs. Noting the cost of housing has increased since the pandemic, Davis said the bill will “close … Rep. Davis joins in introducing bill that helps pay rent Read More »

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