U.S.
Senator Member: Finance, Agriculture, Energy, Ethics and Aging Committees |
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For Immediate
Release Monday , March 31, 2008 |
CONTACT:Stephanie Valencia – 202-494-8790 |
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Sen. Salazar's Statement on the Resignation of HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson
WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senator Ken Salazar released the following statement in response to Alphonso R. Jackson’s decision to resign as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): “Secretary Jackson’s alleged conflicts of interest and the resulting investigations into his conduct seriously compromised his ability to effectively lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, particularly during a time when strong leadership is exactly what is needed to address the growing housing crisis. “It is my hope that the Administration will take this opportunity to appoint a new Housing Secretary that will work with Congress to develop real, bipartisan solutions to the housing crisis, which is at the center of America’s current economic downturn.” ###
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