Friday news roundup 3/14/14

Today on its “News-to-Use” web page, HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) announced a webcast scheduled for this Monday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. eastern time.

Hosted by the Office of Multifamily Housing, the webcast will discuss occupancy related requirements associated with the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. It will closely mirror the RAD PBRA Quick Reference Guide and there will be a session for questions and answers. In other news:

The HUDdle: Making a house a home for one veteran

NCSHA: Additional analysis of the the FY 2015 budget

Next City: 40% reduction in poverty has nothing to do with a more robust workforce or equitable economy and everything to do with government programs like SNAP and tax credits like EITC

NLIHC: President's budget request supports ELI programs

Off the Charts: 5 proven benefits of housing vouchers

Rooflines: No, minimum rents do not "encourage financial responsibility"

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