Can a Smaller HUD Fix the Housing Crisis?
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Staffing Crisis at HUD: Impacts and Implications
This chapter examines the substantial staff reductions at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following voluntary buyouts, revealing a 30% decrease in personnel that has affected key operations. It highlights the challenges in enforcing fair housing laws and the potential consequences of proposed budget cuts on low-income households and housing programs. The discussion also addresses the urgent need for new housing developments and the critical balance between resource allocation and support for vulnerable communities amidst escalating homelessness.
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