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Related: About this forumEspaillat and Rangel Surrogate Clash Over Obama’s HUD
Ross Barkan
At least one Congressman Charlie Rangel surrogate is fed up with his rivals attacks on the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Congressman Gregory Meeks, a Queens lawmaker, ripped State Senator Adriano Espaillat today for his claim that HUD has been an absentee landlord in New York City. Mr. Meeks said that Mr. Espaillats critique amounted to an attack on President Barack Obama, who has become a focal point in the race.
President Obama has not abandoned one single neighborhood in New York when it comes to affordable housing. Anyone who says that does not understand the policies and certainly does not understand or support the Presidents housing agenda, Mr. Meeks charged in a statement.
With two years left in the Obama presidency, we need someone in Washington who will support the Presidents housing agenda not attack it. Senator Espaillats lack of understanding on this issue makes me question whether he is ready for Congress, Mr. Meeks added.
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