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Last Push for FY 2014 HUD Funding!

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January 8, 2014 Congress Finalizing FY 2014 HUD Funding The federal funding process for fiscal year (FY) 2014 is widely expected to come to a close sometime next week. As such, Congress is working NOW to finalize funding levels for all federal programs, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants. These final negotiations offer us an opportunity to make one final push for at least $2.26 billion for HUD's McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants in FY 2014 . Here's what you can do:     Call your Senators and Representative(s) THIS WEEK and ask to speak to the person who handles housing issues. You can reach their offices by calling the congressional switchboard at 202.224.3121. U rge them to include at least $2.26 billion for HUD's McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance G