Mad Houser/AltHUD
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Retrofitting reality and rebuilding community from the brutal bunker in SW. Opinionated Fed. Huddie. Not associated with AltNPS. #AltGov #Bandofothers #Altpoetsociety Mad Houser Haiku: Mad about housing Mad at the state of the world Mad as a hatter
A group of current and former HUD employees in Fair Housing started this amazing project. Altgov began with a similar mission to educate the public about what’s truly happening to the fabric of our country. Here are additional voices from inside our broken system. dearamericaletters.org
Dear America
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The deadline to comment on the proposed rule that would make it more difficult for families and the elderly to receive assistance by requiring proof of citizenship is tomorrow. Already there are thousands of comments. Let’s add a few more: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status
Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, as amended ("Section 214"), prohibits the Secretary of HUD from making financial assistance available to persons other than United Sta...
federalregister.gov
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: healthbegins.controlshift.app/petitions/op...
Oppose HUD's proposed rule that would make mixed immigration status families ineligible for benefits
Stable and safe housing is foundational to good health and must be a priority in our efforts to promote wellbeing and prevent costly health conditions. Our group strongly opposes the Department of Hou...
healthbegins.controlshift.app
We were treated to this special message from the sporty messiah last week. This is how he earned the nickname folks. Can’t make this shit up. For anyone who needs a reminder of how dead the separation of Church and State might be: m.youtube.com/watch?v=T1bE...
Secretary Turner Shares a Good Friday Message
YouTube video by HUDchannel
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Our first C.D.C. wide all hands wrapped up about an hour ago. This poster is in awe of the brave C.D.C. employees who got up to the mic and asked Jay Bhattacharya hard hitting questions- Notably the question asking him how he is going to restore our trust in him and this administration.
ICYMI: This administration believes the housing crisis is due to DEMAND not SUPPLY as in we have plenty of affordable housing if only we had fewer people who want it. What’s more important than said housing? Deportations and preventing voting. Don’t believe me? guce.yahoo.com/consent?bran...
‘Nobody Gives a F*ck About Housing!’ Trump Reportedly Demanded Housing Bill Be Shelved With Stunning Comment to Speaker
President Donald Trump reportedly told Mike Johnson that "nobody gives a f*ck about housing" in reference to a Senate bill addressing the very issue.
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Russie Wussie’s bday is coming up. Celebrate all week with #Altgov and friends from ImpeachVought.com
Impeach Vought!
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Hello from the other side. I thought of posts a thousand times. To tell you I’m sorry for disappearing like that. But when I tried, I never seemed to be home. Hello from the inside. At least I can say that I’ve tried. To tell you I’m sorry they’ve broken my heart. But it don’t matter…
Do not be fooled. Many civil servants would rather sacrifice in the short term so our fellow citizens have affordable health care and the lawless power the big ugly bill gives the executive branch. Power of the purse belongs ti congress not to the president through pocket recessions.
Alt VA Comrades@alt-va-comrades.altgov.info · 10mo agoHundreds of other AFGE members agree with us. Keep spreading this where you can and keep collecting signatures. We need Congress to hold the line. Solidarity for all, not just some. actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
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The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 10mo agoKristi Noem: “There's no American citizens that have been arrested or detained. We focus on those that are here illegally. And anything that you would hear or report that would be different than that is simply not true and false reporting.”
Our signers were blatantly & illegally retaliated against. Whistleblower Protections is a foundation of our democracy (dare I say sacred), meant to hold institutions & leaders accountable. I will forever be grateful To those who were scared to sign publically, but had the courage to do it anyway.
Mad Houser/AltHUD@madhouser.altgov.info · 10mo agoTwo Ranking Members of the senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee sent this letter to the OSC, requesting a swift investigation into the illegal retaliation against Katrina Declaration signers including the investigation DHS/FEMA launched, on Oct 17th.
As we approach the inevitable pause of SNAP, you can use this link to find banks in your area. Need help? Can help? Let's pull together & weather this as a community.
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries in your community.
feedingamerica.org
Two Ranking Members of the senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee sent this letter to the OSC, requesting a swift investigation into the illegal retaliation against Katrina Declaration signers including the investigation DHS/FEMA launched, on Oct 17th.
Calling all artists. This is yet another “let them eat cake” example. They really don’t care who lives or dies so long as they’re in control and making money.
RebelFema@rebelfema.altgov.info · 10mo agoThis is a pattern with this administration . From withdrawing grants to adding more red tape. The focus is not on people or improving the process. #FEMA #DisasterRelief #epa #PublicSafety #MitigationMatters #DisasterResponse #peopleoverpolitics #HoldThemAccountable
A US judge ordered the Trump administration to pause plans to fire federal workers during the government shutdown, shortly after White House Budget Director Russell Vought said he expects 10K+ layoffs. “It’s a human cost that cannot be tolerated,” the judge said of the firings. buff.ly/YIqxiVD
White House Budget Chief Sees Federal Layoffs Exceeding 10,000
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pause plans to fire thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown, just moments after White House Budget Director Russell Vought said…
bloomberg.com
It's day 15 of the shutdown and our first missed paycheck. For feds 👇 🍽️Too good to go app (surplus food from local eateries/stores at a ⬇️ prices) 🗺️https://myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown-assistance-map/ 💵https://www.sanders.senate.gov/resources-for-federal-workers/ 🧑🏫https://wearewellfed.com/
This FRIDAY come out & support #FEMA at our solidarity rally. Let’s send a message, hands off FEMA & more importantly support our FEMA workers who are tired & want to do their jobs effectively. #FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
If CPD grants was 1st, 2nd at HUD to receive the boot was the Office of Environment and Energy. I know you’re all super surprised based on the name right? But this office was doing some pretty incredible work guiding HUD policy around floodplain management, energy codes & building technology.
In addition to kneecapping FHEO, (remember the denials?). RIFs dealt huge blows to CPD HQ staff that fund affordable housing development, community infrastructure, relocation and down payment assistance & even meals on wheels. A few more notable offices were decimated & will post more on that soon.
◥◤Kriston Capps 250@kristoncapps.bsky.social · 11mo agoHUD laid off so many fair housing investigators on Friday that it shuttered the regional offices that oversee discrimination cases in 9 states: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Somehow I missed this gem in the Washington Post. If you have continued to subscribe I ask you reconsider. The “opinion” piece says anyone deemed non-essential is “fat” to be trimmed & that it’s questionable whether they deserve back pay for not working. Is paying bills optional too?
Thousands of hard working, dedicated American civil servants are having their lives upended by an evil heartless despot and supposed Christian.
AFGE already filed a suit about the RIFs against OMB: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, et al., Plaintiffs, v. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, et al., Defendants. Case No. 3:25-cv-08302-SI
AFGE Local 476@afge476.bsky.social · 11mo agoAFGE Local 476 says this - White House and OMB - Federal workers are patriots. We don’t run from a fight. Congress - Get to the damn table. Start governing for the people, not against them. AFGE Local 476 isn’t backing down. Congress shouldn’t either. #UnionPower #TrumpShutdown #AFGE476
1. Correction we are allowed to check for RIF Notices since they’re personnel actions however most aren’t or think they can’t. 2. Update I saw a number of more than 400 at HUD. 3. They appear to be eliminating entire positions. This prevents reassignment.
Mad Houser/AltHUD@madhouser.altgov.info · 11mo agoRIF Notices to HUDdies effective 12/09. Notifications sent to HUD email when we are not allowed to check. Notifications being sent to Unions at the same time. Positions being targeted are in FHEO, CPD, “Operations” think comms, admin etc. & a smattering of others (inspectors and housing counselors).
RIF Notices to HUDdies effective 12/09. Notifications sent to HUD email when we are not allowed to check. Notifications being sent to Unions at the same time. Positions being targeted are in FHEO, CPD, “Operations” think comms, admin etc. & a smattering of others (inspectors and housing counselors).
We fund the development of affordable housing, community investment and self-sufficiency. We support local governments. We help people recover from natural disasters. We support Tribal communities. We fund rental housing for the working poor, the elderly, veterans, the disabled and children.
Alt-IRS@alt-irs.altgov.info · 11mo agoWe protect Taxpayers and Taxpayer money. #FedStrong
The economy is fragile. Especially locally. Keep an eye on foreclosures and why they are up 17%. We cannot afford this shutdown. We cannot afford RIFs. We cannot afford Trump’s major disruption on so many fronts: agriculture, energy, supply chain/ manufacturing, labor AND government, plus more.
Mark Bray, a professor teaching at Rutgers University, was stopped from flying out of the US mere hours after the sham antifa roundtable at the white house. Turning Point USA activists have labeled him a financier for antifa. Bray and his family received death threats as well.
US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport
Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled
theguardian.com
Exactly. The Republican party has chosen the right color: Red. The party of blood. The party of fascism. The party of cruelty.
@humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social · 11mo agoIf you’re a young pregnant woman in a red state you will be told to go home and bleed quietly. Your citizenship status won’t matter
Agreed. The question is how much and how permanent. I have seen such immense damage and waste just within my own small circles. It boggles my mind to think about the full scale and it isn’t over yet.
Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07)@gene4va.bsky.social · 11mo agoRepublican chaos comes with a price tag: billions wasted, vital services delayed, and American families paying the cost.
