Rosa DeLauro: “You proposed completely eliminating the self-sufficiency…”

“No need to thank us now, Ms. DeLauro. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just a point on what the chair of the full committee was talking about. You proposed completely eliminating the self-sufficiency program at HUD. and because you want to try to promote self sufficiency. But we're going to eliminate this program used by public housing agencies and tribes to incentivize residents to increase their income, build savings and achieve economic independence.” (00:20–00:30)

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