Secretary Alphonso Jackson

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Washington, DC -- Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson sent a clear message to presumptive GOP presidential nominee John McCain Wednesday. Finding himself with a little extra time on his hands in anticipation of his resignation on April 18, Mr. Jackson threw his hat into the ring for the Republican Vice Presidential nomination "I will put the 'vice' back into the Vice Presidency in a way that has not been seen in years," Mr. Jackson said to Mr. McCain in an email that was also leaked to the press. "Sooner or later, people come around to seeing things my way." "If ... Read Full Story

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. --- HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson is under investigation again. Edward T. Pound at the National Journal (Oct. 4) reported on the latest federal inquiry at length, and offered an update on some of Jackson's more peculiar politics. You'll recall that last year, Jackson told a Dallas group he thinks HUD contracts ought to be awarded to Republican supporters. The secretary recalled, for instance, how he once had killed a contract award because the contractor had disparaged his friend President Bush. Ouch. The FBI s looking into what influence Jackson exerted in HUD contracts...and the HOPE VI developer that owes him $250,000-$500,000. ... Read Full Story

By Patrick Rucker WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. housing secretary announced his resignation on Monday amid investigations into his role in government contracts, creating a vacuum at an agency seen as a vehicle for addressing the housing crisis. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson said that he is leaving office on April 18 "to attend more diligently to personal and family matters." Jackson, who took office in March 2004, made no mention of federal investigations into whether he influenced the awarding of contracts. In recent days, lawmakers have said Jackson should resign as the clouds over his role risked distracting the ... Read Full Story

Jackson Explains Relief Offered to Certain Borrowers, In One of Three Ways: Refinance Into New Mortgage, Move Borrowers Into FHA Secured Loan, Freezing Interest Rate for Five Years Read Full Story