Capital Briefs: Cisneros: Let's Top Homeownership Mark

President Clinton will call shortly for the country to boost homeownership to record levels, according to HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros.

"We think that is an appropriate challenge to America," Mr. Cisneros told the National Congress for Community Economic Development on Monday. "Let's break the record."

Mr. Cisneros said a combination of factors has improved the climate for home ownership. First, the Clinton administration has aggressively battled lending discrimination. Second, minority businesses are making record profits. And, finally, the economy is strong.

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