"What can we do to expedite the process so we can get these dollars to the people who really need the help rebuilding their lives?"
"So those who need the assistance the fastest are delayed by a year, 2 years, depending upon how long it takes to set up."
"In 2018, the HUD IG released an audit entitled, 'HUD's Office of Block Grant Assistance Had Not Codified the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program.'"
"These relief funds provide essential emergency aid and jump start the recovery process for those most in need."
"I want to thank the HUD OIG for its work to identify vulnerabilities in this important program."
"I appreciate your willingness to work with me to make sure disaster relief is being spent on the victims of natural disasters who need assistance."
"Can you summarize why you think codifying the program would lead to better outcomes, please?"
"FEMA has to be speaking with SBA, with HUD, with the State, and local, everyone needs to be coordinating."
"The Department of Labor rule lacked sufficient economic analysis to even be taken seriously and was already hurting low and middle income retirement saving."
"Isn't it true that the core function of the proposed rule requires broker-dealers and their registered representatives to act in the best interest of their retail customers?"
"I applaud Chairman Clayton and look forward to a finalized SEC rule very soon that will create a best interest standard for broker-dealers that benefits the most vulnerable consumers."