OTHER: Federal Public Policy & Funding

Budget and Appropriations: an overview of FY2010 funding for housing programs and proposed funding for 2011.

Community Development Programs: a number of Treasury Department investment programs promote investment in under-served communities.

Davis Bacon (Prevailing Wage): requirement that fair wages are paid for work done on federally assisted housing.

Fair Housing: meant to protect people from discrimination in housing transactions and promote integration.

Prevailing Wage (Davis Bacon): requirement that fair wages are paid for work done on federally assisted housing.

Restructuring of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: the near collapse of the government sponsored enterprises led to restructuring and opportunities to support housing for low-income families.

Section 3 Jobs: an employment and job training program for low income recipients of certain types of HUD financial assistance.

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