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Ben Carson, the new secretary of HUD is sworn in by VP Mike Pence

President Trump, will housing secretary Ben Carson be in favor of cuts, or new ideas?

March 31, 2017Global Politics

Ben Carson, the director of Housing and Urban Development, said he wants people to have a path off of public assistance but also promised to keep key programs in his department.

Ben Carson testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be secretary of housing and urban development, on Jan. 12, 2017.

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