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Tell Congress to Protect Affordable Rural Housing

May 8, 2013

Dear Rural Advocates,

Because the House is moving very quickly to mark up their Agriculture Appropriations bill in the coming weeks, we need to let Congress know that proposed cuts to Rural Development programs - including Rural Housing -- are unwise and unwarranted.

Rural housing and community development programs have already been cut by at least $750 million since 2010, including a nearly $400 million cut to Rural Housing programs. Now, the President's FY14 Budget Request proposes significant cuts that will further hurt some of our nation's most vulnerable families. By cutting USDA Rural Development programs by $200 million, the budget will only make it harder for lower-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to access decent, healthy, and affordable housing.

Please, sign this petition TODAY and urge Congress to fully fund rural housing and community programs in FY14. The petition closes on Monday, May 13th.

Because of the short turn-around time, please help us spread to work to as many rural organizations and advocates as possible. The more organizations and individuals that sign on, the stronger our voice will be on Capitol Hill.

Thank you for your advocacy!

Follow the action on Twitter @RuralCoalition and Facebook!

Source: National Rural Housing Coalition

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