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HUD and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation agree to increase accessible housing
October 22, 2008 Posted by HUD
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) today signed an agreement that will create more housing for persons with disabilities. As part of the Voluntary Compliance Agreement announced today, AHFC agreed to make five percent of its […]
Stevens Votes in Support of Housing Relief Package with Amendment Promoting Renewable Energy Development
August 11, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Senate today passed housing stimulus legislation (H.R. 3221) designed to provide tax breaks to certain underperforming companies and for purchasing foreclosed homes. The Foreclosure Prevention Act includes a provision co-sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that extends tax incentives […]
Stevens Bolsters Fleet and Improves Housing for Coast Guard in Homeland Security Bill
June 26, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
Legislation Also Protects Aviators and Provides for Rural Firefighters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which includes a series of provisions secured for Alaska by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). Senator Stevens, the most senior Republican on the Committee, worked with Senators from both parties […]