Political Quotes

Jeff Merkley: “Self-help housing program that involves sweat equity housing, empowerment through homeownership, pretty popular program.…”

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?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions proposed budget cuts to a popular self-help housing program.

Share

More from Jeff Merkley

Oct 8, 2026

Every Oregon community needs the resources to keep young people safe, support children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and build stronger relationships between families and those who serve them.

wyden.senate.gov
Sep 30, 2026

This is an insult to Congress and the Constitution.

rollcall.com
Oct 9, 2026

Donald Trump is a con man. This attempt to sway Americans by sending them a check with less than 30 days before the midterm elections is deceitful.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Oct 1, 2026

Immigration court proceedings must uphold fairness and rule of law and not be politicized to satisfy Donald Trump’s arbitrary detention quotas.

wyden.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation