Rep. Scott Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers’ Tax Credit
November 9, 2009 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - November 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman David Scott voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to Georgia families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immediate assistance to millions of families.
KINGSTON ANNOUNCES COUNSELING GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY FOR SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY
October 19, 2009 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - October 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA/1) announced today that Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA) for Savannah-Chatham County is the recipient of two grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grants will be used to support services related to housing counseling to homebuyers, homeowners and low to moderate income renters.
CONGRESSMAN KINGSTON ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR CITY OF HINESVILLE
September 14, 2009 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama
September 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA/01) announced today that the City of Hinesville is the recipient of a community development block grant (CDBG) from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funding will be used to fund several projects within the city including the Azalea Streetscape Project.
Barrow Announces $75,952,358 in Recovery Act Funds to Create Jobs, Provide Affordable Housing
July 10, 2009 Posted by Georgia RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - July 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that the Georgia Housing Authority will receive $76 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) to increase the development of affordable housing units. These funds will support the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of housing for low-income families and individuals throughout the state. It will also create and preserve construction and non-construction jobs. The Recovery Act was passed by Congress with Congressman Barrow’s support and signed into law by President Obama earlier this year.
