Update on Bill 18-1059

Here is a copy of the permanent legislation that Mr. Wells introduced on Tuesday. To listen to the statement that he made when he withdrew the emergency version of the bill, click here. There will be a hearing on November 8, 2010 at 11:30a.m. We are currently reviewing the language and will update the blog with a more substantive post soon. In the meantime check out Kathryn Baer’s blog post on this issue.

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The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless envisions a just and inclusive community for all residents of the District of Columbia, where housing is a human right and where every individual and family has equal access to the resources they need to thrive. Our mission is to use the law to make justice a reality for our neighbors who struggle with homelessness and poverty. Combining community lawyering and advocacy to achieve our clients’ goals, our expert staff and network of volunteer attorneys provide low barrier, comprehensive legal services at intake sites throughout the District of Columbia, helping our clients to access housing, shelter, and life-saving services. Rooted in the experiences of this client work, we effectively blend system reform efforts, policy advocacy, community education and client engagement to advocate for long term improvements in local and federal programs that serve the low- and no-income community.

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