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A proposed $5 million budget cut could force New Orleans' low barrier homeless shelter to close next year.
The shelter serves nearly 300 people and connects residents with housing, health care and job support.
City officials say the cut is part of an effort to close a $77 million budget gap, while advocates warn many shelter residents could end up back on the streets.
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