BOST JOINS HOUSING SECRETARY BEN CARSON IN CAIRO

from Matt Rice, District Director for Congressman Mike Bost

CAIRO, IL – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Muprhysboro) today joined U.S. Housing Secretary Ben Carson in Cairo for a review of public housing units, a roundtable with local officials, and a public forum with residents of the Elmwood and McBride housing complexes.  Bost invited Carson to visit Cairo in writing and during a meeting in Bost’s Washington, D.C. office in July.

“I appreciate Secretary Carson accepting our invitation to visit Cairo,” said Bost.  “These were tough conversations, but it was important that federal housing officials be able to put a face to these stories of struggle.  That’s why I knew there was no substitute for having the secretary on the ground with us in Cairo.  I am hopeful that this continued dialogue will spur new solutions to save Cairo and help these families transition to safer and more stable living conditions.”