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HUD and fair housing partners report record number of housing discrimination complaints
June 9, 2009 | 
More than 10,000 complaints filed last year, most alleging disability discrimination
WASHINGTON – A record 10,552 fair housing discrimination complaints were filed in fiscal year 2008, according to a report just released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The report, which is produced for Congress each year, shows that a large portion of the complaints, 44 percent, were filed by persons with disabilities. Thirty-five percent, or 3,699, of the complaints alleged discrimination based on race.
“Despite progress, housing discrimination continues in America. We must put a stop to it and stand up for anyone who is unlawfully denied a home of their own,” said John Trasviña, HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. “Fighting against housing discrimination and affirmatively furthering fair housing are twin priorities of HUD and the Obama Administration.” «Read the rest of this article»
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Kanovsky, Kovar, and Trasviña sworn in as HUD Assistant Secretaries
May 6, 2009 |
WASHINGTON – Helen Kanovsky, Peter Kovar and John Trasviña were sworn in Monday as the General Counsel, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, respectively at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. All three were unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 1, 2009.
“I am elated to have these talented individuals onboard,” said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. “Each of them plays a critical role in our goal of building a dynamic, collaborative housing team that will better position HUD to help the nation overcome the tremendous housing challenges we currently face.” «Read the rest of this article»
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