Recent announcements regarding staff terminations at HUD, funding freezes, and repeals of housing fairness rules have alarmed advocates for affordable housing. These decisions threaten the effectiveness of HUD programs aimed at ensuring equitable access to housing. At a rally held by Congresswoman Waters, former HUD employees shared their experiences of job loss and the fears stemming from potential program cuts. The event showcased rising tensions around housing affordability in the U.S., while HUD's leadership dismissed concerns as a political stunt.
We came to deliver a letter to him, but they wouldn't let us do it, she said, according to WJLA. We were stopped by someone who said he was a chief of staff.
I did see it coming. It felt like we were seeing it across the board with other agencies, but nevertheless, it was still shocking, said Abigail Young.
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