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Article: HUD Halts Tribal Housing Authority Funds -- Federal agency says financial problems prompt suspension of money for projects
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- Yakima Herald-Republic
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- November 25, 1998
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has
suspended funds for new and ongoing projects by the Yakama Nation
Housing Authority.
A HUD spokeswoman said Tuesday the housing authority failed to
comply with the federal agency's order to get its financial books in
order. The federal agency suspended all funds on Friday. "They are
up against the wall. They have to get these things done, or they're
not going to be able to spend any more money, nor will they get
their funding for the next fiscal year," said Cori Senechal, a HUD
spokeswoman. "But dialogue is an important part of this. It's not
like the department has cut off all communications. We're working
with them." The housing ...