June 2008 Bulletins
PREPARED REMARKS FOR SECRETARY STEVE PRESTON AT HIS SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Released 6/6/08 by HUD
Mr. President, Chief of Staff (Josh) Bolten, Molly, my children, my parents, current and former members of the Cabinet, my new partners at HUD, distinguished guests, my friends, thank you all for being here today-seeing all of you is very humbling. Full release
CENTCOM Official: Some Media in AQ Camp
Released 6/6/08 by Military.Com
The enemy in Iraq and Afghanistan has taken advantage of contacts within the media and a sympathetic audience to manipulate public perception of U.S actions, particularly when those actions result in civilian casualties, said Gen. Robert Holmes in an interview. Full release
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF STEVE PRESTON AS SECRETARY OF HUD
Released 6/5/08 by HUD
I am pleased that the Senate unanimously confirmed Steve Preston to serve as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Full release
HUD APPROVES DEMOLITION OF DUNBAR VILLAGE ONE YEAR AFTER VICIOUS ATTACK
Released 6/5/08 by HUD
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today gave the West Palm Beach Housing Authority (WPBHA) approval to demolish 13 buildings at the notorious Dunbar Village public housing complex in West Palm Beach. The 36 apartments that will come down are in the complex where a mother and her then 12-year-old son were violently attacked in June 2007. Full release
BUSH ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES TO HELP FAMILIES STAY IN THEIR HOMES DURING NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH
Released 6/2/08 by HUD
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today launched a month-long campaign to continue helping families avoid foreclosure. For the duration of National Homeownership Month, the Bush Administration will focus on how Americans can utilize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) as a resource to keep their homes during this time of uncertainty in the housing market. FHA is at the center of the Administration's targeted, financially responsible efforts to help qualified homeowners refinance into safer, affordable mortgage products. Full release
