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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Joseph Rendeiro
(202) 776-1566
jrendeiro@nclr.org
Today NCLR (National Council of La Raza) hailed the confirmation of Mayor Julián Castro of San Antonio to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Senate voted 71–26 in favor of the nomination.
“Today’s vote has made it abundantly clear that Julián Castro’s colleagues on both sides of the aisle respect his talent and expertise and have full confidence in him to lead this department at a time when millions of Americans, especially Latinos, are still reeling from the housing crisis,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR. “We applaud the Senate for swiftly confirming this eminently qualified candidate and congratulate Mr. Castro, a rising star and leading voice in the Latino community. Although Mr. Castro has a formidable task ahead of him, NCLR is eager to work with his department to build a more stable and inclusive housing market for all communities.”
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