On any given night more than a half million people are without homes in the U.S., including those sleeping on the streets and in shelters. While many suffer from substance addiction or mental health issues, advocates say the underlying problem lies with housing affordability. Soledad O’Brien talks with Ann Oliva, the executive director at the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
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