Reading the transition tea leaves

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented on the impact of Pres George W. Bush on future federal housing policies, focusing on the role of new Dept of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez. Martinez has indicated support for investor-based tax credits for housing construction, Section 8 rental voucher options, and participation by religious organizations in providing community housing.

Housing Programs, Administration of Housing Programs, Planning, Forecasts and trends, Economic policy, Bush, George W., Martinez, Mel

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Family self-sufficiency Q and A

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the impact of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibilty Act of 1998 on the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, or FSS. Issues discussed include Section 8 vouchers and certificates for public housing units, FSS program sizes, and funding by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development of FSS programs.

Housing & Development-Total Govt, Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development, Social aspects, Welfare reform, Family services

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Improving Section 8

Article Abstract:

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 housing policy is condemned for destabilizing Philadelphia-area neighborhoods. As particularly noted, this financial assistance program does not promote affordable housing, restoration or revitalization of substandard properties in mixed-income neighborhoods.

Editorial, Housing, Urban poor

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