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Redlining

Redlining is the practice of denying or increasing the cost of services, such as banking or insurance, to residents of certain areas. In the United States, the practice is illegal when the criteria are based on race, religion, or ethnic origin.



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... with them, 60.9% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% are non-families. 17.7% of all households are made ...

 
 
 
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