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On the recordJune 26, 2026
People are suffering because of the lack of affordable housing. This isn’t going to solve the whole thing, but it is one important step in the right direction.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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ohiocapitaljournal.com

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Emphasizing the importance of the housing bill.

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