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Liberal  ·  A congressional commission reported in 2002 that investment in affordable housing is decreasing, although the elderly population is expected to increase.  ·  A number of federal housing programs provided assistance, inlcuding rent subsides, mortage, insurance, and loans and grants for the purchase or repair of homes, to low-income reneters and homeowners.  ·  the US Department of Agriculture or USDA was asked to determine the xtent to which federal housing programs provide benefits to elderly households, summarize infomation on the programs effectivness in assisting the elderly and supportive services.  ·  A total of 23 federal housing programs targets or have special features for the elderly.