Just a day after his confirmation hearing, Dr. Ben Carson met with Senator James Lankford to discuss issues surrounding poverty. Carson has been nominated by President-elect Trump to be his Administration’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
“It was a pleasure to meet with Dr. Ben Carson today to discuss his vision for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and its ability to help people,” said Lankford. “Dr. Carson’s focus is on transitioning HUD into an agency that helps people escape poverty, rather than just survive in it. Dr. Carson is a powerful personal example on how someone can rise out of poverty. His genuine love for people will serve the nation well in this position.”
Lankford is interested in issues that Housing and Urban Development addresses. He is a member of the Senate Opportunity Coalition which suggests ideas and programs which could help lift people out of poverty.
