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Julio Barreto
The House and Senate is expected to conference on a FY 2010 appropriations bill in September after the House approved its version of the spending bill before adjourning for the August recess. The Senate is expected to take up its spending bill in September. The two chambers will conference before a final bill is submitted to the president for his signature.There are slight differences in each bill:1. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): The House provides $4.6 billion for the CDBG program while the Senate provides $4 billion.2. HOME Program: The House provides $2 billion for HOME while the Senate provides $1.8 billion.3. Public Housing Operating Fund: The House provides $4.8 billion and the Senate $4.75 billion.4. Public Housing Capital Fund: The House and Senate both provide...
