03.02.17

Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Dr. Ben Carson as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Ben Carson as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

“Safe and affordable housing is a cornerstone of security for all families. Through his personal and professional experience, from his early life to his time as a director at Johns Hopkins and his work to improve education opportunities, Dr. Carson has developed and demonstrated his passion to help those in need find greater stability, independence and well-being. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Housing, I look forward to working with him to support transitional and emergency services to help families and individuals escape homelessness and to ensure we have quality housing to meet the needs of our communities.”

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