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Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Incentives could include financial support or tax breaks for developers to build housing that is affordable for low- and middle-income families. Proponents argue that it increases the supply of affordable housing and addresses housing shortages. Opponents argue that it interferes with the housing market and can be costly for taxpayers.

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 @9RVQ9KW from California  answered…6mos6MO

Housing should already be affordable regardless. There shouldn't be special incentives just to make living affordable,

 @9SXVZP4 from California  answered…5mos5MO

Big corporations should be regulated by rules and policies from buying and selling homes, which makes housing more expensive.

 @9VYDQRC from Washington  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but they should focus first on incentivizing better wages, parental benefits, and healthcare so that more citizens can afford their rent or mortgage without the need for special housing.

 @9ZNL4BH from Texas  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but the government should focus on renovating unused buildings that are currently wasting valuable space in our cities

 @9L4Z23B  from Pennsylvania  answered…6mos6MO

No, the government should relax zoning laws to encourage increasing housing supply and stabilize rent

 @9L4Z23B  from Pennsylvania  answered…9mos9MO

No, local governments and zoning boards should reform zoning laws to allow higher density building and to help construct more housing than there is demand

 @9RPRD7T from Missouri  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, the government should incentivize the construction of more housing in general, not just affordable housing.

 @9X4VDKW from Wisconsin  answered…3mos3MO

No, this is too broad and these houses can still be overpriced while developers get cuts by writing these houses off as Low Income

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…13hrs13H

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…17hrs17H

Jon Stewart Begs Democrats To ‘Please Stop Trotting Out Chuck Schumer!'

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…5hrs5H

Congress Calls Trump's Gaza Plan "Bizarre And Incoherent"

Trump proposed unprecedented U.S. control of Gaza Strip during a White House press conference with Netanyahu, suggesting "long-term ownership" that could last 10-15 years.The plan calls for nearly two million Palestinian residents to permanently relocate to neighboring countries, marking a dramatic shift from decades of U.S. policy.Congressional leaders from both parties expressed skepticism, with even Trump ally Lindsey Graham calling the proposal "problematic."Middle East experts, including former Palestinian Authority advisor Khaled Elgindy, criticized the plan as "bizarre and incoherent."White House officials argue mass relocation is the only viable option and seek to convince Egypt and Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians.The administration estimates Gaza reconstruction would take 10-15 years, far longer than the 3-5 years outlined in cease-fire agreements.The proposal lacks clear details on how to handle Palestinian resistance to relocation or potential U.S. military deployment.Saudi Arabia immediately rejected the plan, stating it wouldn't normalize ties with Israel without a clear path to Palestinian statehood.Trump expressed uncertainty about the current cease-fire's durability while presenting his proposal.The plan faces significant implementation challenges and could complicate other regional objectives, including Israel-Saudi normalization efforts.

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