Matters Under Review MUR Holding Disaster Recovery to Account

S. 3041, Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Record

What does the S. 3041 Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 which was once called H.R. 4460 - Disaster Recovery Reform Act do for homeowners with SBA Loans? In our opinion, nothing, but if you have news that will help we are listening.

By Supervisor published 6-13-2018 updated 6-21-2018
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IMPORTANT FOLLOW UP for the 3800 SBA Declined issue for DR-4263 and DR-4277 Louisiana Flood Victims

Last Thursday Aug. 16, 2018 I sent the linked page as an email to all task force members. As public input allows I proposed a solution to FIX the SBA issue for those that DECLINED the SBA Disaster Loans. I need your help to deliver the message again.

By Murray Wennerlund published 8-20-2018 updated 8-20-2018
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Full repair reimbursement plus SBA payoff leaves many Low to Moderate income families with nothing

Louisiana Task Force made up of individuals that represented the people voted last Friday, July 13, 2018 to hold 683 million in HUD CDBG-DR funds until Congress and HUD allow funds to be granted to SBA Disaster Loan recipients.

By Writers Pool published 7-21-2018 updated 1-15-2022
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State of Louisiana accepted HUD Guidance Nov 16 2011 76 FR 71060 Duplication of Benefits policy

HUD Guidance Nov. 16, 2011 76-FR-71060 Duplication of Benefits policy. We have declined assistance from the SBA Disaster Loan Program and have Cancelled our approved loan based on our household debt burden and inability to repay.

By Contributor published 7-26-2018 updated 7-27-2018
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HUD Grantee state of Louisiana denies Retiree Reimbursement for reconstruction for not following HUD policy

HUD Grantee the State of Louisiana denied a retiree any reimbursement for rebuilding their home to city and parish codes regarding Base Flood Elevation months before the HUD Grantee LRHAP released policy and guidelines for reconstruction of flooded homes.

By Murray Wennerlund published 8-6-2018 updated 1-15-2022
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Louisiana Flood Victims fear losing HUD CDBG-DR Grant funds if they speak out about the Restore.LA.Gov Program

Its 2018 fear and ignorance of what state employees can and can not do fills the hot humid air here in the state of Louisiana. You've seen the pictures, the piss po southern sitting in a chair on an old porch that looks like it's about to collapse.

By Contributor published 5-21-2018 updated 1-15-2022
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DR-4277 DR-4263 Louisiana Flood Victims request review of Task Force public comment policy and other issues.

Citizens request for assistance from HUD to review Action Plan Amendment 9 processing by the Louisiana Office of Community Development - Disaster Recovery Unit under the direction of Patrick Forbes.

By Writers Pool published 7-20-2018 updated 7-20-2018
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The SBA Offers 61 reasons to say No to a loan. The State of Louisiana knows only one word and that is DENIED.

Contractors hired to train CDBG-DR state employees for HUD are not aware of SBA policy which allows misinformation to spread. The worse enemy of a disaster victim is a poorly trained Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit.

By Murray Wennerlund published 7-12-2018 updated 7-12-2018
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What it means to be Low and Moderate income families in declared disaster zones in the USA and Territories.

More specifically, what does it mean to rebuild with next to nothing leaving you dependent on federal and state agencies that seem not to understand the urgency of the matter.

By Contributor published 6-27-2018 updated 8-11-2021
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Mr. Murray Wennerlund Restore Louisiana Public Comments Feb. 12, 2019 LA state capitol

Speaking out during the Public Comment period for Action Plan Amendment 11 with focus on "Seed" funding of state projects from Homeowners Assistance grant funds which US Taxpayers funded.

By Murray Wennerlund published 3-12-2019 updated 1-15-2022
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