Senate Banking approves Turner for HUD

Banking committee advances Trump’s HUD pick, Scott Turner, for Senate confirmation
The committee vote was split along party lines, with Democrats saying that a lack of an FBI background check for Turner was a sticking point.
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Senate Banking approves Turner for HUD along party lines
The Senate Banking Committee backed former NFL player Eric Scott Turner to become Housing and Urban Development secretary.
Split senate panel approves Scott Turner to lead HUD
Picked to lead the housing agency under Trump, the former Texas House member tells senators there is a housing crisis. Democrats say they want to act only after a background check.
Lawmakers, housing groups react to Scott Turner’s HUD confirmation hearing
While reactions largely fall within partisan lines, both parties appear poised to work with new HUD leadership to tackle housing challenges.
Senate Banking Committee approves Trump HUD nominee
Scott Turner, President Trump's pick to head the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, faced opposition from Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee, but his nomination was nonetheless approved by a vote of 13-11.
Video: Senate Banking Committee Meets To Advance Trump’s Nominee For HUD Secretary, Scott Turner
Senate Banking Committee Meets To Advance Trump’s Nominee For HUD Secretary, Scott Turner The Senate Banking Committee convened to consider and advance the nominate of Scott Turner to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
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Trump's pick as HUD secretary, a former NFL player, says he wants to help Americans get off government aid
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Trump’s Housing Pick Emphasizes Need to Build More Affordable Housing
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