Trump wants to ax an affordable housing grant that’s a lifeline for many rural communities

Heather Colley, a single mother from eastern Tennessee, achieved homeownership with the help of a $272,000 grant from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which has provided affordable housing solutions for decades. However, proposed cuts to this program by President Trump and House Republicans could jeopardize future affordable housing developments, particularly in rural areas like Appalachia, where such funding is critical.

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