Podcast: Preparing for a Government Shutdown
Editor’s Note: The podcast was recorded on Sept. 27.
On the latest episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez discuss the impacts of a potential — but likely — government shutdown on housing. From the lapse of the National Flood Insurance Program to the unpredictable economic fallout, NAHB is advocating for the housing industry while also preparing for mid- to long-term macroeconomic impacts.
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