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“But apparently you don't need dot-com wealth to ruin an area for its low-income residents. The Pioneer Press quotes Secretary of HUD Andrew Cuomo ruing the "cruel irony" that prosperity is shrinking the stock of affordable housing nationwide: "The stronger the economy, the stronger the upward pressure on rents.”

Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich

Book:Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America

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Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America

Scholar and journalist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the struggles of individuals attempting to survive on minimum wage jobs, providing an in-depth look at the economic realities of the working poor in America. more

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Barbara Ehrenreich

Barbara Ehrenreich is an American political figure born on August 26, 1941. She is known for her activities in labor movements, social justice, and gender equality. more

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