The most recent programs for the Department of Housing and Urban Devlopment Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1123 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 15:33:22 GMT Secretary Shaun Donovan testified on the Housing and Urban Development Department's fiscal year 2013 budget. In his testimony he said the Federal Housing Administration would be able to meet requirements for the fund it uses to back its portfolio of government-backed home mortgages. The fund, which had been depleted by the housing crisis, would be replenished through increased fees and money from the recent settlement with big banks on home mortgage lending practices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304688-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Housing and Urban Development Secretary Preston talked about the "Hope for Homeowners" program to help struggling families. This program provides additional mortgage assistance to homeowners who are facing foreclosure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281541-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Steven C. Preston to be secretary of Housing and Urban Development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205583-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush nominated Steven Preston as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204957-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced that he is resigning from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He spoke of his accomplishments and said that he needed to attend to personal and family matters. He did not answer questions. The FBI is investigating Secretary Jackson's alleged ties to a person hired by HUD to oversee New Orleans reconstruction. A Philadelphia housing authority is suing Mr. Jackson for trying to punish them for not transferring land to a friend. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204633-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Correspondent Hunter reported by the telephone about transportation issues and HUD legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192977-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Jackson talked about the fiscal year 2006 budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development as well as his travels nationwide in June for National Homeownership month. He responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187381-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187381-3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a confirmation hearing for Mr. Bernanke to be chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. They also held hearings for Mr. Montgomery to become an assistant secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Senator Cornyn introduced Mr. Montgomery, a fellow Texan, to the committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186903-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Jackson addressed college interns based in Washington about leadership. Other topics included his experience in the 1965 Selma March, his life in government service, housing in urban areas, and other urban issues. After his remarks the secretary responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185997-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185997-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified regarding several nominations: Alphonso Jackson to be Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Linda Conlin to be a board member of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and Rhonda Keenum to be an Assistant Commerce Secretary. Senators Bond, Hutchison, and Cornyn testified in favor of confirming the appointment of Jackson. Senator Cochran and Rep. Wicker testified in favor of confirming the appointment of Keenum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180723-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush announced the nomination of his long-time friend, Deputy Secretary Jackson, to be secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The announcement followed the resignation of Secretary Mel Martinez. Deputy Secretary Jackson also spoke, thanking the president for the opportunity to serve the country. Following prepared remarks, President Bush responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179554-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Martinez talked about funding requests for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169172-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169172-4 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following introductory remarks from Mayor Archer, Secretary Thompson spoke about the need for better health care, community development, and poverty reduction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163124-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163124-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Martinez talked about the plans for his department and about administration policy. A Federal Emergency Management Agency official presented awards for county disaster preparation programs. Announcements were made by an actor portraying Martha Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162971-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Martinez testified about his nomination as secretary of housing and urban development. He said that he would work to ensure greater home ownership by minorities and would oppose any efforts to reduce the department's budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161931-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Benton talked about the operations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the future of the department Under Secretary-designate Martinez, and responded to viewer comments and questions. Mr. Maxwell appeared via telephone talking about headline news. They both responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161772-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161772-3 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ota talked about the Veterans and Housing appropriations conference committee bill and the debate in the House of Representatives. He also focused on increased funding for veteran's medical care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152834-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152834-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Cuomo and others talked to reporters about the $1.6 billion budget cut for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2000. They stressed that this cut would have a negative impact on many lower income families in America, and reduce many services provided by the department. They also stated that the tax cut proposed by the Republicans would hurt the progress that they have made in helping families and reviving urban areas. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151799-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Cuomo talked about the current shortage of affordable housing and the programs that his department had to alleviate poverty and invest in the urban infrastructure. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123014-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Cuomo talked about the continuing problem of homelessness, unemployment and poverty in the midst of a booming economy. He gave a slide presentation showing those areas with the worst poverty problems. After his presentation he answered questions submitted by the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122864-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ginsburg and Mr. Satterfield took questions from reporters on the King of Morocco's visit to the United States. Mr. McCurry then answered reporters questions on a variety of issues. He said the White House on-line service on the Internet has had over 18 million documents downloaded since last October. He said the president is being methodical in his review of affirmative actions policies, more concerned with getting it right than in doing it quickly. Mr. McCurry also said HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros was not being judged by the White House, although Attorney General Janet Reno has called for a special prosecuter to investigate Mr. Cisneros' statement to the FBI during his interviews for the position as HUD secretary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63960-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63960-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The participants briefed reporters on changes in federal housing mortage insurance criteria. The new policies are designed to make it easier for families to qualify for FHA loans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63091-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63091-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Cisneros reacted to President Clinton's spending cut plan. He and the assistant secretary answered reporters' questions about the planned cuts and consolidations in the department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62283-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62283-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Vice President, Secretary Henry Cisneros, Secretary Lloyd Bentsen, Attorney General Janet Reno, and Director of Drug Policy Lee Brown briefed the media today on "Operation Safe Home" and the campaign to reduce crime in public housing. "Operation Safe Home" focuses on fighting violent crime in public housing, white-collar crime, and housing equity skimming. The group said it will propose to the Congress a new initiative entitled "Community Partnership Against Crime" which will focus new resources in these settings. Media questions covered these topics: securing funding for the President's proposals in the crime bill; reducing the federal deficit; keeping nonresidents out of public housing projects; and distributing the funds for "Operation Safe Home." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54311-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Officials of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) discussed the outlook for 1994 for home sales, home starts and mortgage rates. Fannie Mae is a private corporation, federally chartered in 1938. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53254-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53254-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony from Secretary Cisneros on proposals for housing programs operated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Issues raised in the hearing included urban revitalization programs and government investment in America's cities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38073-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the confirmation of Mr. Cisneros to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Clinton administration. Mr. Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio, Texas, testified and responded to questions on his views concerning housing policies and urban aid programs, while other members of Congress and the current Secretary of HUD testified in favor of his confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36961-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT HR 2694: A bill to amend title eleven, District of Columbia Code, to remove gender-specific references. HR 5622: A bill to authorize an additional federal contribution to the District of Columbia for fiscal year 1993 for youth and anticrime initiatives in the District of Columbia. HR 5623: A bill to waive the period of congressional review of certain District of Columbia Acts. HR 5679: A bill to make appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27450-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs subcommittees on Consumer Affairs and Housing and Urban Development heard testimony on discrepancies in the granting of mortgages to applicants of different races. Statistics derived from information filed by lending institutions to the Federal Reserve, which is required to be made public by amendments to the Federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, showed that minority mortgage applicants are rejected twice as often as non-minority applicants. Witnesses included minority mortgage applicants and lending institution officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25967-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on the 1989 Housing and Urban Development Reform Act, originally intended to reduce waste and fraud at the agency. Sect. Kemp, the author of the reform package, testified on the current status of the agency that was scandal-ridden under the leadership of previous Secretary Pierce. The reform act required public notice of the availability of HUD funds, the selection criteria for funding, all decisions made by the agency, and all waivers of regulations. It also required registration of all lobbyists concerning HUD decisions, and required funding to be distributed geographically on a needs-based fair share system, where funding is awarded to projects under local competition. The secretary's discretionary funds were replaced with special project funds for limited uses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18393-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18393-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee met to discuss problems uncovered in the Department of Housing and Urban Development and to review a report discussing the weaknesses of HUD programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12957-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee continued its investigation of fraud and mismanagement at HUD during the tenure of Samuel Pierce. Witnesses included developers from Florida and Texas whose companies were awarded contracts by HUD. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12809-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12809-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee met to consider the nomination of Joseph Schiff to be Assistant Secretary of Public and Indian Housing. He is currently a special advisor to Secretary Kemp and he manages the department's Kentucky office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12622-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12622-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13366-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretaries Kemp and Sullivan addressed the forum on current issues in housing and human services. The 1990 Issues Symposium was sponsored by Congressman Conte. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12915-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee met to investigate alleged abuses in programs at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The investigation has attempted to focus on the statutory, regulatory, and management practices which have contributed to HUD's difficulties in an attempt to eliminate systemic flaws in the operation of the agency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12286-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12286-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT On the third day of testimony from Dubois Gilliam, questioning focuses on the technical assistance program. The technical assistance program provides grants to states and local governments to assist them in planning, developing and administering community development block grant funds to meet community needs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12137-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Deputy Assistant Secretary Gilliam testified under immunity in the second of three scheduled appearances this week. The subcommittee is investigating alleged misconduct in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12116-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Shays serves on the Government Operations Committee which is investigating alleged misconduct in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He discussed the testimony of Dubois Gilliam, a former HUD official who appeared today before the committee for the second time this week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12115-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Davidson discussed the ongoing investigation into alleged mismanagement at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12107-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on alleged abuse and favoritism at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary Gilliam testified under court-ordered immunity. The subcommittee has been investigating HUD for more than a year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12096-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Congressman Weiss is a member of the House Government Operations Subcommittee on Employment and Housing. Today that panel began a series of hearings on charges of mismanagement in the Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Reagan administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12092-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12020-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony regarding HUD's 1991 budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11465-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11421-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12260-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee examined information about a HUD project in New Jersey. The hearing was related to a series of investigations of the past HUD administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11053-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11053-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee resumed the investigations into the mismanagement of HUD programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11042-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The House agreed to the Senate's amendments and passed H.R. 2916 which makes appropriations for the Departments of Veterans' Affairs, and Housing and Urban Development. The House also approved H.R. 3015 which appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation. The House completed debate and begin consideration of amendments for H.R. 3443, Airline Stock Acquisition Review. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9747-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9747-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee continues a series of hearings investigating misdemeanors and misuse of funds at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Former secretary, Samuel Pierce had refused camera coverage of his testimony in which he invoked the Fifth Amendment. Committee members discuss the complete history of the evasion of testimony by Mr. Pierce since May of 1989. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9694-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT