An avalanche of evictions could add to the severe economic distress already being felt by middle- and low-income Americans. People are lining up at food banks in record numbers. Nearly 8 million people have fallen into poverty since the summer, according to a recent study.In Austin, the pandemic has shattered the city’s tourism business, long built on music festivals, barbecue and University of Texas sports. That has sent thousands of cafeteria workers, airport staff, housekeepers, drivers and waitresses home without work.“All that is shut down,” landlord Cary Krier said of Austin tourism. “And those are my people. Those …
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