Housing Reform Cannot Ignore Homeless, Says Former HUD Secretary

At a discussion hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center announcing the launch of a new Housing Commission, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros says the chronically homeless must also be considered when proposing solutions to the housing crisis. (0:18)

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Home Ownership Still The American Dream For Today's Immigrants, Says Former HUD Secretary

At a discussion hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center announcing the launch of a new Housing Commission, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros says immigrants could play a large role in the recovery of the housing market. (0:39)

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HUD Secretary: Gov't Should Help Buyers Stay Informed

Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Shaun Donovan, explained the need for a housing and transportation affordability index, allowing consumers to make more informed choices when purchasing a house, thus leading to an active and productive marketplace. (0:29)

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Secretary Bloom: HUD took all the steps while working with Hope Six

Deputy Assistant for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Secretary Dominique Bloom, talks about HUD’s communication with the Hope Six Programs still needing to expend their funds. She explains that the grant agreement between each grantee and HUD clearly stated that all funds must be expended within five years of grant award. Bloom says that HUD worked with grantees to help them stay on track with their development schedule, including many site visits. (0:50)
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HUD Secretary Jackson says they have seen a decrease in homelessness

HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson says the largest part of the budget is affordable rental housing. Combined, this budget seeks 29 billion for the rental assistance program which they estimate will help more than 4.8 million households. We need to maintain the units currently available in addition to expanding the numbers. Finally, he says, the homeless have not been forgotten, and for the first time ever they have seen a decrease chronic homelessness, a drop of 12%. We must continue the progress, he says. (:48)
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