Friday news roundup 4/20/12

Affordable Housing Finance: Industry leaders react to Romney's "eliminate HUD" rhetoric

NCSHA: Senate Appropriations Subcommittee rejects short funding of Section 8 by Ranking Member Collins as an “ill-conceived budget gimmick,” shows strong support for CDBG, VASH, and homelessness prevention

NHC: The importance of local housing policy

NLIHC: Many communities across the U.S. reporting rents out of reach

NY Times (via Affordable Housing Report): Subsidized housing developments provide space for community gardens

Off the Charts: In recognition of Tax Day, ten charts related to federal taxes

Slate.com: More than 300 municipalities are now planning for “complete streets” that facilitate multiple modes of transportation

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