[Dilbert San Diego]

Why? Why is there a need for federal tax intervention with regard to housing costs in various areas?

High housing costs are a problem in some areas of the country. But is it really the business of the federal government, through the tax code, to try to alleviate such problems?

[Brian Griffin]

“Why is there a need for federal tax intervention with regard to housing costs in various areas?”

Housing costs are probably the leading cause of poverty in the USA.

[Brian Griffin]

“High housing costs are a problem in some areas of the country. But is it really the business of the federal government, through the tax code, to try to alleviate such problems?”

The federal government has been at it for over 80 years.