IJR News — today's news from every sideMaya Lindstrom This woman from the hills really showed up the big shots in Washington with her cleverness on that old trail. Chris Dalton Brand's ideas on faith seem too layered for any seven-day format to work. Jared Kim Eighty five senators backing one bill on affordability is rare. It might finally ease prices if states actually use the funding to build. Rachel Meyers This act might help first-time buyers but I doubt it will fix supply shortages in high-demand areas.