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Arizona expert warns of ‘catastrophe’ as 17 million households face eviction

As brouhaha descends into Washington anarchy — with Congressional leaders again at impasse over economic stimulus measures — experts warn the economic crisis brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak could continue and worsen.

Of particular concern is a widely predicted eviction crisis, which when compounded by the preexisting shortage of affordable housing in the Phoenix metro, could push conditions for many moderate- and low-income residents from crisis to collapse.

Citing analysis by global investment consultant Stout Risius and Ross, a report from the Associated Press published Thursday quantified the emergency’s scope.

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