Very simply, the statesman makes decisions from a moral framework or a good government standpoint, and does so with some measure of risk. This week we witnessed statesmanship of the highest order when Senator James Jeffords opted out of the political party in which he has been a lifelong member, because the policy positions that the party now advocates are at odds with his moral framework and his view of good government. Available on the web, Out of Reach , a study that analyzes the affordability problems renters looking for housing are likely to face in the private rental housing market in the United States.
Data is available for every county in the nation.
Perspectives on Assisted Housing . Cushing Dolbeare's presentation on housing needs, the federal housing budget trends, a proposed Federal Housing Trust Fund and more, can be found here .