Kennedy pushes full speed housing plan across agencies
President Kennedy urged rapid passage of a wide housing program targeting 14 million substandard homes. The plan, involving FHA, Public Housing Authority, Urban Renewal Administration and others, totals about 3.25 billion in potential spending over coming years with loans, grants, and expanded public housing, rental, and elderly housing initiatives.
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Demands for FHA program expansion and cabinet reforms
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports on proposals for enlarging FHA loan programs and creating a new federal department to improve administrative efficiency. Kennedy advocates coordinated leadership across departments and a $150 million direct loan plan to cut home costs. The discussion includes housing programs, urban affairs, and cabinet reforms.
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