I would certainly encourage you to come to Cumberland County with me and you would see where those grants have been very effectively used and brought new jobs.

What if it does not work?

So our intent was not to cut, and I do not think that we have cut.

Thank you. And TANF reauthorization and the family self-sufficiency program?

As I suggested the last time, I would love to take you up to New Jersey and visit some of these public housings and we can go to Cumberland County at the same time.

Overall however, this budget falls short of meeting what I believe is HUD's core mission--fulfilling both the short- and long-term housing needs that America's families, our communities and frankly, our economy, rely on.

Historically it has been funded out of CDBG, but as I understand it, it would be funded under your budget proposal, out of the capital funds, which would mean the $417 million reduction would be more like $472 million.

I am intrigued by the notion, and I am a person who likes to figure out what works to solve our problems and not be doctrinaire about it.

I would be doing better if this mike would stay put.

I think one of the reasons why welfare reform has been, by most people's judgment, a terrific success--not for everybody, but for most people--is that case rolls are down by half, and people who have gone to work are better off.

The block grant approach of the NAHASDA: First, respects tribal sovereignty in decisionmaking; second, provides tribes with flexibility in housing plans; and third, eliminates unnecessary red tape and obstacles to housing construction in…

The bill has had a profound effect on the ability of the tribes to implement housing plans tailored to local needs.

It remains clear that Congress needs to further clarify the consultation process that is pivotal to the government-to-government relationship...

Only once has this been seen by the tribes throughout the past 5 years on housing issues.

I am pleased to be here today to receive testimony on the reauthorization of the Indian housing block grant.

It remains clear that Congress needs to further clarify the consultation process that is pivotal to the government-to-government relationship.

I will tell you now that the Administration must consult with tribes as part of its Federal obligation to them.

Tribes should be afforded a thorough and meaningful consultation process when the Federal Government attempts to change the regulations.