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Trump's Cuts Threaten Rural Housing; Senate Pushes Back
8/31/2025
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- President Trump and House Republicans propose cuts to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, crucial for rural affordable housing.
- The program has financed over 1.3 million homes, particularly benefiting Appalachian communities.
- Critics argue that these cuts would impede future housing developments and worsen shortages.
- Senate Republicans advocate for preserving HOME funding during budget negotiations.
