Podcast: The Government is Still Open, What Now?
Editor's Note: The podcast was recorded on Oct. 3, 2023, prior to the vote to vacate the Speaker of the House.
In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, co-hosts CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez welcome NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey to the studio. Huey shares how her business as a builder has been impacted by the issues on which NAHB is advocating, such as funding for the National Flood Insurance Program and Job Corps. Tune in to hear how NAHB ensured critical money was included in the compromise to keep the government open last week and future opportunities for leadership development in the Federation.
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