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NASW Withholds Support of Confirmation of Dr. Ben Carson to Lead U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The National Association of Social Workers  withholds its support of the Senate confirmation of Dr. Ben Carson to be the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) because he has no discernible qualifications to manage an agency of such magnitude and complexity.

It is crucial that HUD have a qualified leader. The agency oversees housing programs, policies and initiatives that are critical for clients who are low or moderate income, especially those who are persons of color.

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http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/2017/01/statement-nasw-withholds-support-of-confirmation-of-dr-ben-carson-to-lead-u-s-department-of-housing-and-urban-development/

 

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