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Advocates Demand an End to Sequestration in a Rally Outside the Capitol
By Malik Siraj Akbar Advocates from across the nation seeking more funding for affordable housing, education, healthcare and many critical nondefense sectors staged a rally outside the Capitol Hill on Wednesday urging Congress to end budget cuts. Using the hashtag #raisethecaps, which was trending Wednesday afternoon in Washington D.C. on Twitter, these advocates, who belonged… Continue reading
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The Pope Brings Hope
By Sheila Crowley, President & CEO NLIHC For those of us whose job it is to influence the U.S. Congress to help people who are poor and vulnerable, it’s hard not to be deeply cynical about our democracy. The legislative process is a shambles, and public discourse offends more than enlightens. Getting serious issues heard… Continue reading
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Sheila Crowley Retiring after 17 Years as NLIHC President and CEO
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Sheila Crowley announced that she will retire in 2016 from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) after leading the organization as President and CEO for over 17 years. Dr. Crowley will continue with NLIHC through April 2016 to ensure a smooth and successful transition for her successor. “Sheila has been… Continue reading
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Home Is Where You Feel Physically and Emotionally Secure
Isabelle Headrick is the Executive Director of Accessible Housing Austin! She has been a member of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) since 2005. On March 9th, the NLIHC Board of Directors elected her as a new Board Member. In this interview, we spoke to her about her decade-long affiliation with NLIHC and how she benefits from her… Continue reading
On the Home Front 