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Jefferson Parish officials are taking action against the growing homeless population.
A new program has removed 17 homeless encampments over the past few weeks.
Council members may use funds from an opioid drug company settlement to create a task force to explore the construction of a homeless shelter.
A federal grant is funding a $30 million program by homeless support agencies to deal with homelessness in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes.
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