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HUD is rolling out bold new rules to turn public housing into a launchpad for self-sufficiency, pushing work requirements and time limits on able-bodied adults — with Secretary Scott Turner arguing that earning a paycheck restores dignity and drives progress. The Work and Dignity Coalition flips the script on long-term dependency, aiming to help people stand on their own two feet. In Idaho, some local authorities see it as a small tweak — most of their clients are elderly or disabled, and many already work — while others view it as a tool to track income and fight fraud. Time limits on vouchers could also open doors for more people, as slots become available faster when recipients exit. But not everyone’s on board: critics worry about low-wage jobs and whether losing housing aid outweighs the shaky benefits of precarious employment.

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