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Alphonso Jackson

1945–

United States

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Alphonso R. Jackson (born September 9, 1945) is an American politician who served as the 13th United States secretary of housing and urban development (HUD) from 2004 to 2008. He was nominated by President George W. Bush on August 28, 2004, and confirmed by the Senate on August 31, 2004. Jackson announced his resignation on March 31, 2008.

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