The NLIHC is suggesting that you tell your representatives to support any amendment “to prohibit starting or enforcing community service requirements”, I however, disagree with that. I do not think 8 hours of community service per month for those who are able is an unreasonable request for folks taking advantage of these kinds of government benefits. So, while I do support this bill I would like to see the community service requirements stay in.
Today, July 23, the full U.S. House of Representatives will take up its FY10 funding bill for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies.Please urge your representative now to support H.R. 3288.H.R. 3288 would:
- Fully fund voucher and project-based contract renewals
- Increase public housing operating and capital funds
- Increase homeless assistance grants
- Increase programs for housing for seniors, people with disabilities and people with AIDS.
Urge your representative to:Oppose any amendment that would reduce the bill’s funding levels. Four are expected:1) A 5% across-the-board cut to the entire bill from Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
2) A $20 billion cut in spending, reducing it to FY08 level, from Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH).
3) A $13.5 billion cut in spending, from Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-TX)
4) A 25% cut for any unauthorized program, from Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL)
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