Lead removal is one of the most important things on my priority list.
We are requesting more funding for senior housing as well as we are asking communities, mayors and cities in particular, to use their--it is...
I am committed more than I ever have been to try to help people who live in conditions that I have not seen in many places.
We have to find ways that are going to work.
If the proposed Republican cuts go into effect, Madam Secretary, they will impact my district that is composed of thousands of hard working ...
We believe that we are today 1.5 million homes short--housing units short of where we should be.
We have to start building more affordable housing in this country.
It is difficult to run a government on grants.
We estimate that just from the reduction in the mortgage insurance premium, we are going to help 850,000 people over the next year.
We need a permit and authorization like FEMA does so we can go in immediately and start to help people.
I would just ask that we would prioritize what is best for the people of this nation and not balance the budget on the backs of poor people ...