On the recordMarch 16, 2015
Self-help housing program that involves sweat equity housing, empowerment through homeownership, pretty popular program. You suggested cutting it from $27 million to $10 million. Why?
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Merkley questions proposed budget cuts to a popular self-help housing program.
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