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On the recordMay 18, 2015
I don't think that should even be considered. As we look at the needs of rural housing, I think we should be talking about how do we not complicate their problems by consolidating in HUD with anything else.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters argues against consolidation in HUD, emphasizing the need for focused support for rural housing.

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