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On the recordApril 17, 2018
the Administration has proposed elimination of Community Development Block Grants, the HOME Investment Partnerships, the Rural Capacity Building Grants, and harsh rental reforms.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy expresses concern over proposed cuts to vital community programs.

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