PITTSFIELD — When you visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development's website, a bright red banner reads: "The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government. HUD will use available ...

In 1983, Harvard scholars Mary Jo Bane and David Ellwood sought to determine the length of time participants in Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) spent in the program. Their report, ...

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.Some states are scrambling to find ways to account for shortfalls in food and child ...

Chris, a Connecticut resident, struggled with homelessness for years as he battled major depression and HIV. He stayed at the Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation and was eventually able to get a job ...

The impact is already being felt and the economic strain is growing, hitting federal workers first. We spoke with several who tell us, among other things, they're feeling hopeless and depressed, ...