Policy for public housing raises concerns (Bush plan limits poorest)

[Rose Siding]

Self-sufficiency plan by Bush said to limit options for poorest

PHILADELPHIA -- A Bush administration proposal to eliminate many of the federal rules requiring public housing authorities to serve extremely low-income people has generated widespread concern among housing advocates who say the change could prove ruinous for the nation's poorest families.

The plan, which is pending in Congress, would allow local housing authorities to charge higher rents, provide lower subsidies, and limit the amount of time tenants can remain in federally subsidized housing to as little as five years. Taken together, the changes would amount to one of the most dramatic policy shifts in the 68-year history of public housing.

Bush administration officials say the proposal suits the president's vision of promoting self-sufficiency and encouraging home ownership. But advocates and local housing officials worry that the changes will result in a reduction in an already inadequate supply of housing affordable to people mired in deep poverty.

''The changes would harm households with the most severe affordable-housing needs," said Douglas Rice, director of housing and community development for Catholic Charities USA. ''The shortage of affordable housing is one of the primary causes of homelessness, and extremely low-income households are most at risk of becoming homeless."

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2005/06/27/policy_for_public_housing_raises_concerns/

[mom cat]

1. Then public housing could eventually be converted to condos thus

privtizing the whole shebang....Hello tent cities. The neo-con dream to third worldize the US is getting closser.

[asjr]

2. Shrub's compassion knows no bounds!

Yes, tent city here we come. I can only hope he can offer us a chicken in every pot, just like Hoover.

[Javaman]

9. Just like the early 30's, hoovervilles will return, bush*tents...

bush*barracks, w-shacks, etc...

colossal jackass*

[mom cat]

19. Sorry! Chicken will be banned because of bird flu!

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. Would this be yet another example of

compassionate conservatism?

[Toots]

4. Can't we somehow turn all these public housing complexes into a big

Yacht Marina? I am sure the wealthy ones who provide everything for America would like it better. Who knows maybe a few yachts will "Trickle Down" to the homeless. I am absolutely positive it works that way..

[rodeodance]

17. the old trickle down again--I see now.

[rodeodance]

18. trickle down to a tent?

[swimboy]

5. More Doublespeak

I knew when I heard them announce the "Strengthening America's Cities" program that our cities had better brace for the buffeting they are going to give us.

[sam sarrha]

6. We have actual disciples of Leo Strauss in the pResidents Cabenet... link

http://www.alternet.org/story/15935

Strauss professed a soulless slave underclass.. to be manipulated by withholding necessities and by deception and lies.

YOU ALL NEED TO UNDERSTAND STRAUSS'S PHILOSOPHY TO UNDERSTAND BU$H

This NEOCON movement is based on Strauss's philosophy.. He is also the creator of the Christian Reich Church of the Jesus LOGO.

http://www.insider-magazine.com/ChristianMafia

and this sounds like him also...No doubt in my mind
http://www.religioustolerance.org/reconstr.htm

Fear Strauss, Fear will set you free if you got enough ammo

[MidwestTransplant]

7. They should just buy houses instead. Take part in the ownership society..

[lovuian]

8. Get ready for Bushville a city of tents!!!

that would send the message!!!

[mbperrin]

10. What????!!! We've run out of cardboard boxes already???

Well then, issue the park benches and newspapers!

Housing problem? What housing problem?

(I sure am hoping there really is a hell....)

[catmandu57]

11. I lived in a reaganville for a time

I fear that this is going to be much worse and will take years to undo the harm this idiot is doing. If ever we get to undo it that is.

[rodeodance]

12. Does't this agency exist to provide for the poorest in our nation?

[rodeodance]

14. BushCo changing regulatory 'rules' again--When will the states say

enough is enough. they will have to pick up the bill.

...A Bush administration proposal to eliminate many of the federal rules requiring public housing authorities to serve extremely low-income people has generated widespread concern among housing advocates who say the change could prove ruinous for the nation's poorest families.

[progressivebydesign]

13. This isn't just about "housing projects" this is much bigger.

Many, many, seniors and disabled count on public housing authorities to offer reduced rents and indefinite availability in order to survive. They have rural rental assistance programs in which the poorest seniors and disabled can pay less for their rent in order to avoid homelessness. Bush is a mean and evil bastard who cares nothing for people.

[rodeodance]

15. yes, i know people who use these low rental housing --without them they

would be in a shelter (and on the streets during the day).

[rodeodance]

16. Bush is shutting the door on housing for the poor.