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A long-standing issue is Section 3's language, especially the "to the greatest extent possible" caveat that has given jurisdictions an easy out. "In the last ten years, I've reviewed a couple of drafts to change the Section 3 regulation," Bishop says. "But it is a bureaucracy. It's very time-consuming and complex to change a regulation. You need someone who's going make it happen."

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There have been some efforts to change the language, but they haven't gone very far. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) has periodically introduced legislation to set much clearer benchmarks. However, it has not been re-introduced since 2007.

In the meantime, HUD says it plans to step up implementation. In 2009, only 20 percent of jurisdictions even reported to HUD. In 2010, Trasviña says, 76 percent of jurisdictions reported their progress. "[Section 3 compliance] is a priority of the entire administration. It speaks to the economic situation. It also speaks to good government."