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Thursday’s Show: Rent Relief, And Serving Aboard The USNS Mercy (May 7, 2020)

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Posted on May 7, 2020 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A potential city rent relief program, recommendations from a nonprofit disaster relief group, serving aboard a medical relief ship, the Supreme Court streams audio of oral arguments, and challenges facing the deaf community.

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