HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan's response to some of the dilapidated housing he viewed while touring the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota was simple: "It's just not right." Affordable housing needs are especially high on Indian res...
Government government housing indian affordable funding reservations reservation needs nativeHousing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge recently toured the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota tribe, is one of the poorest areas in the United States, with an unemployment rat...
Government government housing indian affordable funding reservations reservation needs nativeFor fiscal years 2010 and 2011, many states are facing budget shortfalls. Some, like California, face significant shortages (California's was a multi-billion dollar gap, and it wasn't the only one). The lack of resources is forcing states t...
Government government housing vermont development affordable departments report states departmentBudget cuts in government programs are not new. While balancing a budget to maximize efficiency is a necessary and prudent step in management, it can have real consequences for people who depend on the programs affected. One area where budget cuts ar...
Government government housing vermont development affordable departments report states departmentAcross the United States, cities have begun using Community Preservation Funds to ensure that the most important aspects of their respective cities are... well... preserved. The Funds are often designated for use in maintaining historic locations, pa...
Government government housing preservation affordable cambridge city council fundsCommunity Preservation Funds Aid Housing Development Community preservation funds play a key role in promoting housing development in many communities across the US. The funds are typically raised through taxes on real estate transactions and are de...
Government government housing preservation affordable cambridge city council fundsCities, counties and states across America are struggling to close budget gaps - some of which are significant. Most often we hear about extreme cases like California, which will have to find nearly $25 billion in either spending cuts or additional r...
Government government housing funding cuts affordable city council churchThe concept of affordable housing has gained increased attention in recent years as the cost of living continues to increase. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is a shortage of over 7 million affordable and available renta...
Government government housing funding cuts affordable city council churchThousands of people have trouble paying their bills, are getting dunning notices from creditors or have their accounts being turned over to debt collectors.Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by ...
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