While I understand the need for Michele to remain anti-government (except, of course, when it comes to subsidies for the family farm and government funding for private schooling) so that she can continue to claim to be a good Republican I just cannot fathom how someone can be opposed to providing grants to organizations that build low income housing.
Yesterday, Michele felt it necessary to vote against this:
- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
- This Act may be cited as the `Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007'.
SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL.
- (a) Use- The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may provide financial assistance to the Housing Assistance Council for use by such Council to develop the ability and capacity of community-based housing development organizations to undertake community development and affordable housing projects and programs in rural areas. Assistance provided by the Secretary under this section may be used by the Housing Assistance Council for--
- (1) technical assistance, training, support, and advice to develop the business and administrative capabilities of rural community-based housing development organizations;
- (2) loans, grants, or other financial assistance to rural community-based housing development organizations to carry out community development and affordable housing activities for low- and moderate-income families; and
- (3) such other activities as may be determined by the Housing Assistance Council.
- (b) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated for financial assistance under this section for the Housing Assistance Council--
- (1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and
- (2) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
*The Dump Bachmann Blog has already documented Michele's opposition to Native Americans and given the fact the Housing Assistance Council has part of its special focus on Indian Country one has to wonder what she has against Native Americans.
*What confuses this vote even further is that Michele voted FOR H.R. 1851 that provides money for low income housing. So, Michele, either you are opposed to government assistance for some and in favor of government assistance for others, or you are just closing your eyes and giving it the old eenie meenie miney moe treatment!
*What confuses this vote even further is that Michele voted FOR H.R. 1851 that provides money for low income housing. So, Michele, either you are opposed to government assistance for some and in favor of government assistance for others, or you are just closing your eyes and giving it the old eenie meenie miney moe treatment!
