Anti-poverty group pushes for housing, health care via Poverty News Blog
from the Ashbury Park PressBY MICHAEL RISPOLITRENTON — Affordable housing and health care were the major issues addressed Tuesday as Gov. Corzine gave the keynote speech before the Anti-Poverty Network's 7th annual conference.Following a presentation given by a panel of low-income families and single mothers, Corzine told the audience he has made construction of more affordable housing in the state a priority, and wants to meet the goal of 100,000 housing units sooner than the 10-year timetable he touted during his 2005 campaign."Affordable housing is on top of the list; it is an issue on the minds of everyone in New Jersey," said Corzine.The network, formed by nearly 300 organizations, laid out steps for greater health care coverage for people with limited incomes. The organization...