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AOC and progressive allies want the federal government to build over a million homes. Even YIMBYs don't think it's a good idea.

Kevin Dietsch/Getty, vik173/Getty, LoopAll/Getty, Tyler Le/BIA new model of public housing is gaining steam among Democratic lawmakers across the US.AOC is behind a new bill to create a federal social housing developer.Housing experts support local experimentation, but they doubt a federal approach will work.All over the country, skyrocketing rents and home prices have made housing one of the most urgent issues facing voters in this election.About half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, while homeowners are facing rising insurance premiums, home repair costs, and property taxes.

 

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