Scorecard: FreedomWorks 2007 House Votes

Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}

Description:

"This act would create more layers of bureaucracy by duplicating the efforts of the existing HUD department as well as directly competing with that department for already limited funds. Rather than creating a more complex web of bureaucracy, the government should be streamlining and modernizing HUD. “Nay” votes scored."

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.freedomworks.org/keyvotes/2007_house.php?state=0&submit=Go)

Scorecard: American Conservative Union 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: Nay

Description:

"The House created a new federal welfare program to assist in the construction, rehabilitation and preservation of “affordable” housing for low-income families. The fund would be financed from existing federal housing and lending agency income. ACU opposed this new program"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.acuratings.org/)

Scorecard: Drum Major Institute 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: Aye

Description:

"For low-income workers striving to work their way up to a middle-class standard of living, the soaring cost of housing—for renters as well as owners—is a daunting obstacle. More than one out of every seven American households spends more than half their income just to keep a roof over their heads. What’s more, the lack of affordable housing extends not only to traditionally high-cost areas on the East and West coasts, but into the metro areas of cities like Indianapolis and Denver as well. In this case, the market has simply failed to meet a critical human need. This legislation provides a streamlined means for the public to fund low-income housing that will not be created by any other means. Channeling funds through states and localities provides the flexibility to meet local needs, while the strong federal criteria for the types of projects that are eligible ensures that the trust will benefit those who need it most. The establishment of a National Affordable Housing Trust fund to build, repair, and maintain housing will help more than a million American families find safe, stable homes—a prerequisite for working towards the middle class."

(Original scorecard available at http://www.drummajorinstitute.org/library/report.php?ID=63

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 4}}}

Description:

"Create an affordable-housing trust fund for low-income families. October 10. (264-148)"

(Original scorecard available at http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm