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Prior to the Senate Banking Committee’s hearing on Dr. Ben Carson’s nomination to serve as HUD secretary, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent Dr. Carson a letter asking about his priorities for the department if confirmed. The letter included an extensive list of detailed questions regarding…
Dr. Ben Carson, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead HUD, will go before the Senate Banking Committee for his confirmation hearing on Thursday, January 12 at 10:00 am ET.
Little is known about Dr. Carson’s perspective on housing issues beyond one article he wrote opposing the Obama…
Voters in states and jurisdictions across the country cast ballots on November 8 on a number of affordable housing initiatives aimed at combating the housing affordability crisis and alleviating poverty. A significant number of the initiatives passed.
Voters in Alameda County, Santa Clara County,…
U.S. Representatives and Senators are scheduled to return to their home districts and states between October 10 and November 11, but they may head back home as early as this week. Their return home provides affordable housing and community development organizations the opportunity to influence a…