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On the recordApril 30, 2019
$10 billion for a CDBG set-aside that would incentivize grantees to eliminate impact fees and responsibly streamline the process for development of affordable housing.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters emphasizes the need for funding affordable housing in infrastructure discussions.

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