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Julio Barreto
Shaun Donovan’s selection as the Secretary-Designate for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was met with praise from a number of advocates for affordable housing but many challenges lay ahead for the secretary-designate.The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) called Donovan’s selection “an asset at HUD”. According to NAHRO Executive Director Saul N. Ramirez, Jr said Donovan “is an outstanding choice to lead HUD" and contains the “abilities and experience will allow him to bring about responsible change in a difficult time."Sheila Crowley, President of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) called his selection a “brilliant choice for HUD”. She said Donovan “enjoys high regard across the spectrum of housing interests, from low income...
