STATEMENT FROM HUD SECRETARY ALPHONSO JACKSON ON MISSISSIPPI'S DISTRIBUTION OF ITS 10,000th KATRINA HOMEOWNER RECOVERY GRANT
Today Secretary Jackson issued the following statement regarding the significant progress that the Governor and State of Mississippi has made in their post-Katrina homeowner recovery program:
"I am pleased to note that thanks to the state's aggressive efforts, as of today, 10,000 Mississippi homeowners have received the financial assistance they need to get back on their feet post-Katrina so they can rebuild their lives and homes.
"In the aftermath of this unprecedented disaster, the State of Mississippi has worked hard to build a fast and comprehensive recovery program that reduces bureaucratic red tape and fraud, and helps homeowners rebuild and recover. With HUD's assistance, the state is working diligently to ensure that funds are being distributed quickly and responsibly."
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