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NEWS ABOUT: Alphonso Jackson

Alphonso Jackson stories: 2 news summaries

Bush Tabs 'Problem Solver' to Head HUD 

New secretary must face the housing market's troubles

Apr 18, 08 3:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - With the housing market in turmoil, President Bush is turning to an investment banker-turned-bureaucrat to head HUD, the Washington Post reports. Steven Preston, 47, has run the Small Business Administration since 2006 after a stint at Lehman Brothers; he succeeds Alphonso Jackson, who announced his resignation 2 weeks ago amid... More »

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Housing and Urban Development • housing crisis • subprime crisis • George W. Bush • Alphonso Jackson • Steve Preston • Small Business Administration

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Bush Housing Secretary
Steps Down

Jackson out after clashes with Congress, charges of favoritism

Mar 31, 08 9:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson resigned this morning, after a series of accusations of political favoritism. The departure marks a setback to the Bush administration's efforts to stem the housing crisis, the Wall Street Journal reports, as Jackson has been a central player on key initiatives. He cited family reasons in... More »

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Bush administration • Henry Paulson • Federal Housing Administration • Housing and Urban Development • housing agencies • Alphonso Jackson

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