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Business Editor at The Hill
Business editor @TheHill. Former @DallasNews, @BostonGlobe. Forever @Mets. Usually craving a sandwich. He/him.
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pix11.com | Sylvan Lane
(The Hill) — The U.S. has been short of the homes it needs to meet its growing population for more than a decade, driving up prices and shooting down the dreams of millions of would-be buyers. While buying a starter home was once a safe and attainable way to build wealth, rising home prices, falling construction rates and economic volatility have left the U.S. without nearly enough affordable housing.
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kark.com | Sylvan Lane
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thehill.com | Sylvan Lane
President Trump’s top economic adviser told reporters Friday the White House is exploring how to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell despite the legal guardrails on his position. Kevin Hassett, chair of the White House National Economic Council, backed away from his previous concerns about Powell’s firing and said the White House was looking for ways to replace the Fed chief.
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1 week ago |
thehill.com | Sylvan Lane
This story is the fourth in a four-part series. Read Part 1 here, Part 2 here and Part 3 here. The U.S. has been short of the homes it needs to meet its growing population for more than a decade, driving up prices and shooting down the dreams of millions of would-be buyers. While buying a starter home was once a safe and attainable way to build wealth, rising home prices, falling construction rates and economic volatility have left the U.S. without nearly enough affordable housing.
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NEW- Trump relieves GOP, markets with partial reversal on tariffs https://t.co/a8PGfhqAVK

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