Ben Carson Visits Dallas Habitat, Says He Hopes to Reshape HUD Into Agency “that Lifts People Up”

They might not agree on everything, Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity CEO Bill Hall mused, but for an afternoon, at least, he found himself in alignment with Ben Carson during the U.S. housing secretary's brief visit with the organization. The idea of helping people lift themselves up was the message that brought the two together Friday as Carson toured Dallas Habitat's s West Dallas facility, addressed the staff and, echoing a Habitat volunteer tradition, signed wooden beams destined to be used in construction of a Habitat for Humanity home.  Continue reading...