Joseph Knollenberg: “Let me just say that one thing I don't quite understand about what is taking place here, but I want to get to the bottom…”

Economic development initiatives, EDI grants, are targeted grants designed to address local economic development needs. As representatives of these communities, it is our responsibility to ensure that these needs when present are…

HOPE VI was intended to demolish 100,000 units of severely distressed public housing units, and the program has accomplished that goal. However, there is currently $80 million in unobligated funds going back as far as 10 years-plus. And…

Every one of these projects relative to the gentleman's comments, must relate to the eligibility of the CDBG program. Every single one. We don't waive the requirements. In fact, to show how worthwhile we think these projects are, for the…

Well, the whole point is that it isn't just one thing; it is two or three things that are the problem. Already, they are down $12 million. Then there is the possibility that yours would strike some more money. Finally, what do they do…