Omnibus Fiscal 2009 Appropriations Bill Boosts Hud Funding Above Bush Administration Budget Request

摘要

The House passed an omnibus fiscal 2009 appropriations bill (H.R. 1105) February 25 which gives HUD more money than the Bush Administration had requested for several housing and development programs, including community development block grants, public housing, and elderly housing. The vote was 245-178.rnDemocratic leaders avoided a presidential veto by waiting until after President Obama took office to move the bill.rnOverall, the appropriations bill includes $41.5 billion in discretionary budget authority for HUD.