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Programs Like Community Development Block grants and home, cut funding for Public Housing repairs by 70 . We all know the condition of Public Housing. And to cut their funding for repairs by 70 to eliminate funding for 250,000 housing vouchers next year. It reduces the funding for lead housing control to protect children from lead poisoning and other health problems. Senator portman knows in cities in my state, in housing built before senator portman and i were born, the house, the lead conte content, the lead exposure in those homes are overwhelming, in some cases according to the Health Department 99 of those homes have toxic levels of lead. Five months ago in this room dr. Carson scoffed at the notion that he would support a 10 cut in the hud budget. He said he understood from his experience as a pediatric neurosurgeon how it was far less costly to avoid lead poisoning than to treat it. I was one of five or six democrats who voted for his confirmation on the floor of the senate. I d
This hearing will come to heard. Next a confirmation hearing for president trumps choice to be the next housing and urban Development Deputy secretary and the chair of the council of economic advisers. This Senate Banking Committee Hearing is an hour and 25 minutes. We will begin todays hearing with an Opening Statement by me and then by senator brown and then ill turn to senator po portman who will introduce mr. Hassett and senator shaheen when she arrives who will introduce ms. Patenaude. I see friends and families behind you as well. I also see my good friend bob dole, at least i did a moment ago. We welcome him here. Each of these nominees stands to impact the living of americans across the country and will play an important role. Mr. Hassett has had a disti distinguished career. Hes a widely consulted expert. His nomination has received bipartisan support from notable economists including past cea chairman. Mr. Hassetts particular understanding of tax policy and the way it affects
The next chair of the council of economic advisers. His is an hour and 25 minutes. We will consider the nominations of Kevin Hassett to e the chairman and honorable patenaude as the deputy secretary. We will begin with an Opening Statement by me and senator brown and turn to senator ortman, who will introduce the witnesses. And senator shaheen, who will introduce ms. Patenaude. I see friends and family behind you as well and i see my good friend, bob dole, at least i did a minute ago and we welcome him here. Each of these nominees stands to impact the standard of living for americans across the country and will play an Important Role in spurring economic opportunity. Positions inas had academics, education and policy. He is an expert on Economic Policy and contributed countless papers, commentary and testimony. His nomination has received bipartisan support from economists including past c. E. A. Chairman. His understanding of tax policy and the way it feablingts citizens and businesse
Development department recently appeared before the banking committee. Such as the Community Development block grant. This is about 90 minutes. This hearing will come to order. This morning we will consider the nominations of Kevin Hassett and the honorable pamela pate naude. I see friends and family behind you as well and i see my good friend bob dole, at least, i did a few minutes ago and we welcome him here. And will play an Important Role in spurring economic student. Mr. Hassett has had a distinguished career in economics that includes positions in academia, government and policy. A widely consulted expert on Economic Policy and has contributed countless papers, commentary and testimony. Nomination has received bipartisan support. Mr. Hassetts understanding of tax policy will be an asset to the administration. He has extensive experience with economic modelling. For pro growth policies. Key to Economic Growth is not only robust Financial Markets but also economic policies that wil