(RECAP: The number of those who have been homeless for at least a year has dropped significantly, according to the latest survey by HUD. The number of homeless veterans fell 24% over the past six years, and the number of chronically homeless people decreased 25%. The number of homeless families also decreased 8%. HUD secretary Shaun Donovan says the drop in numbers wasn’t just the result of an improving economy. He says the administration has focused its efforts with more housing vouchers and a program called Rapid Re-Housing, which helps with rent and utility costs.)