Sister Simone Campbell “gravely concerned” of Ben Carson nomination

For Immediate Release: January 11, 2017 
Contact: Ashley Wilson, 202-601-7856

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –In advance of Dr. Ben Carson’s confirmation hearing for Secretary of Housing & Urban Development,  Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice and leader of Nuns on the Bus issued the following statement:

“In order to mend the gaps in income and wealth, there needs to be more housing for low- and moderate-income people. Ben Carson has no experience in either administration or housing. We’re going to be carefully listening to his responses tomorrow, but I am gravely concerned that the nomination of Ben Carson as HUD secretary is proof that President-elect Trump does not take this cabinet position seriously.”

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NETWORK, advocates for justice inspired by Catholic sisters, educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. They have a more than 40-year track record of lobbying for critical federal programs that support those at the margins and prioritize the common good. www.networklobby.org

Sister Simone Campbell, SSS is available for interviews. For inquiries, contact Ashley Wilson awilson@networklobby.org or 202-601-7856.