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by ShoesOptional | May 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
.JPG) On May 12th the Government Affairs Committee and Board of Directors met with Congressman Trey Gowdy to discuss GSE reform, immigration reform and labor shortages, the mortgage interest deduction in tax reform, a proposed time extension to review the EPA’s expansion of the Clear Water Act, and refining patent laws concerning patents on common construction techniques. HBA members met with the Congressman at a new model home at Verdae, in Greenville by LS Homes. .JPG) “We appreciate the opportunity to meet with Congressman Gowdy and for the valuable discussion he engaged in with everyone concerning these issues that affect home building, construction, and home buying,” Mike Freeman, Home Builders Association President, said. Thank you to Congressman Gowdy for spending time with us and LS Homes for hosting us! |
by Michael Dey | Sep 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Congressman Trey Gowdy, Republican from South Carolina District 4, spoke to about 50 members of the Home Builders Association of Greenville and the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® last week.
The Congressman’s visit was part of the HBA’s regular regular Government Affairs Forum program.
The Congressman discussed the threat to the mortgage interest deductions, challenges the industry faces in accessing capital at banks and other lenders, and issues with current regulations governing appraisals. He also talked about the recent debt limit increase and the dysfunctional political situation in Washington.
The HBA Legislative Committee hosts Government Affairs Forums about six times a year, and they are open and free to all HBA members.
by Michael Dey | Aug 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
UPDATE: The Government Affairs Forum featuring Congressman Trey Gowdy has been postponed until August 31, 8:30 a.m., at the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors.
Congressman Gowdy has been called back to Washington by Speaker of the House John Boehner so that Congress can work on the raising of the Federal debt limit.
What: HBA of Greenville Government Affairs Forum
Speaker: Congressman Trey Gowdy
When: Wednesday, August 31, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Greater Greenville Association of Realtors Office, 50 Airpark Court, Greenville
HBA of Greenville Legislative Committee Chairman Rick Quinn announced that Trey Gowdy, Republican Congressman from the Fourth Congressional District, will speak at the next HBA Government Affairs Forum.
The forum will be held jointly with the Government Affairs Committee of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors, chaired by Bill Kane of Ryan Homes.
The Government Affairs Forum is where association leaders and members can hear first hand from government officials. Recent appearances have included the administrators of Greenville County and the City of Greenville, as well as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives.
Reservations are not required, but are encouraged. To register, click here. Continental breakfast will be served.
