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Question by  Missy3530 (20)

Who is Alphonso Jackson?

Why is he famous?

 
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Answer by  harriett (428)

Alphonso Jackson became Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President George W. Bush in 2004, but he resigned in 2008 due to controversial practices, including giving government business to friends and increasing minority contracts to an unusually high percentage. He was later cleared in an investigation by the Department of Justice.

 
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Answer by  carol (1241)

He was the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President George W. Bush. He served in that position from March 31, 2004 through April 18, 2008. He was Deputy Secretary before becoming Secretary.

 
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