HUD statement regarding Philadelphia Housing Authority:
"We are pleased that the Court upheld HUD's decision not to give special treatment to the [Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)]. The PHA did not show any irreparable or immediate injury if it's [Moving to Work (MTW)] Agreement, which expires today [3/31], were not renewed. The Court correctly found that if the PHA continues to demand a new contract on its terms "any harm PHA suffers will be by its own hand, not HUD's." Thus, the solution to this problem lies with the PHA itself, and we continue to stand by, ready to assist them, as we always have." Source: HUD 2008-03-31
For more details: PennLive.com
Subsequent news story: Philly.com -- HUD Secretary resigns, PHA given one year extension.
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