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Veterans fast-tracked as D.C. homelessness skyrockets

The authority hasn't received vouchers for non- veteran homeless people in roughly 7 years. A special joint program between the departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development received congressional funding for 60 to 70 homeless veterans, already screened by VA, to participate in the Veterans Assisted Supportive Housing program on Wednesday.

Tags: Dena Michaelson, Mayor Vince Gray, homeless

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