LA Mayor Karen Bass blames federal policies for rise in homelessness
The numbers from this year's point-in-time homelessness count delivered a major blow to Bass, who is seeking reelection and has made the issue a central part of her agenda.
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2 sourcesHomelessness has increased in L.A., dealing fresh setback to Mayor Karen Bass
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4 sourcesLA Mayor Karen Bass blames federal policies for rise in homelessness
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass blames federal policies for rise in homelessness
Mayor Bass responds ahead of homeless count expected to show increase in LA
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Homelessness has increased in LA, dealing fresh setback to Mayor Karen Bass
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2 developments- Jul 23Homelessness has increased in L.A., dealing fresh setback to Mayor Karen Bass
- Jul 24Homelessness May Be Up, Mayor Karen Bass Blames Federal Policies
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