February 2008 Bulletins

Mullen Wants 12-Month Tours - ASAP

Released 2/7/08 by Military.Com

The top uniformed military officer told a congressional panel that U.S. troops are tired, worn thin by operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and unlikely to come home in large numbers anytime soon. Full release

Military Unprepared for Major Attack

Released 2/6/08 by Military.Com

The United States military "does not have sufficient trained, ready forces available to respond to a domestic chemical, biological or nuclear weapons incident" according to a 400-page report released by the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves. Full release

BUSH ADMINISTRATION SEEKS $38.5 BILLION HUD BUDGET IN 2009

Released 2/4/08 by HUD

WASHINGTON – The Bush Administration’s Fiscal Year 2009 Budget seeks $38.5 billion for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which represents a $3.2 billion or nine percent increase over the President’s proposed budget for FY 2008 and $1 billion more than HUD’s current budget authority. In revealing details of next year’s proposed spending blueprint, HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson noted the 2009 Budget includes significant increases for housing counseling, homeless assistance and affordable housing programs. Full release

STATEMENT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTHORITY

Released 2/4/08 by HUD

It is no coincidence that this article appeared now, when efforts to resolve this discrimination case with the Philadelphia Housing Authority are coming to a head. The Department believes this litigation will vindicate our actions to enforce our nation's fair housing laws, and the best way to resolve this case is to let the legal system run its course. We stand by our efforts to help the low-income disabled citizens of Philadelphia get the housing that they need and deserve, and it would be unfair to those residents for this case to be tried in the press. Full release

THOUSANDS OF FLORIDIAN HOMEOWNERS COULD BENEFIT FROM NEW GOVERNMENT PROGRAM

Released 2/1/08 by HUD

JACKSONVILLE - Thousands of Floridians are benefiting from a new government-backed mortgage refinancing resource, and many more can still be helped, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced today. Following a tour of Bank of America's government lending fulfillment center, Jacksonhighlighted HUD's FHASecure product and other efforts put in place by the Bush Administration for homeowners who need helping staying in their homes. Full release