May 17, 2026
The already dire conditions for Black and brown residents and those with low incomes are likely to worsen this year and beyond as the combined harm of federal layoffs on DC’s economy and cuts to vital safety net programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Medicaid take effect.
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