The Tulalip Tribes of Washington can move forward with housing programs after being cleared by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

"We're out of HUD jail," a tribal attorney told The Everett Herald. "We're not even on probation."

HUD suspended the tribe after finding major problems with its $6 million housing program. The former executive director was sentenced to probation for misusing funds.

Now that all the issues have been resolved, the tribe is working towards a new housing project. By this time next year, 16 new homes will be under construction.

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Tulalip housing program back (The Everett Herald 12/4)

Relevant Links:
Tulalip Tribes - http://www.tulaliptribes.com

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