Nov 12 HUD seeks smoke-free public housing By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Smoking could soon be banned in the nation's public housing. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 6:51 New rules require cities to fight housing segregation By PBS News Hour This week, the Obama administration announced plans to step up scrutiny under the 1968 Fair Housing Act, which was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. Gwen Ifill speaks to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro about the changes,… Continue watching
Jul 09 Senate confirms Julian Castro as housing secretary By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate easily confirmed San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro on Wednesday to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development, boosting the national profile of a Democrat with a compelling biography who's considered a vice presidential contender in… Continue reading
May 23 Obama to announce Julian Castro for housing secretary post By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama is preparing to boost the profile of an up-and-coming young Hispanic Democrat by nominating San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro to become the nation's housing secretary. Obama's current housing chief gets a new title: budget director. Obama was… Continue reading
May 23 Why 2014 might not be a done deal for Republicans By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Two names that could stop the Republican Senate takeover: Pryor and Begich Three more arrested in Mississippi in Cochran case Democratic candidates turn on Shinseki Castro’s turn in the national spotlight The GOP’s narrow… Continue reading
May 17 Report: Obama plans to choose Julián Castro for Housing Secretary By News Desk President Barack Obama intends to choose San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro as the secretary of housing and urban development, the New York Times reports Saturday. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch Julian Castro on his DNC Keynote Speech, Texas ‘Turning Blue’ San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro Talks With PBS NewsHour… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch Hispanics Play Pivotal Role in the 2012 Political Conventions and Election Latinos Play Pivotal Role in the 2012 Political Conventions and Election… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro: ‘Opportunity Today, Prosperity Tomorrow’ On opening night of the Democratic National Convention, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro became the first Hispanic ever to deliver a keynote address at a DNC. "The dream of raising a family in a place where hard work is rewarded… Continue watching