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H.R.3221: A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.

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July 29, 2008 Fraud, Greed and Special Interests in the Mortgage Crisis Cost ...

In reality this bill (HR 3221) extends a lifeline to Freddie Mae and Fannie Mac by allowing people being foreclosed on to convert to government loans. ...

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Source: Blogger News Network


July 29, 2008 Randy's Roundup

That is why I voted against HR 3221 last week, legislation that would grant open-ended authority for the federal government to lend funds to Fannie Mae and ...

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Source: Abilene Reporter-News, TX


July 29, 2008 Maryland to Receive Federal Foreclosure Prevention and ...

“We heartily congratulate the Maryland delegation and members of Congress on the passage of HR 3221,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. ...

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Source: Bay Net, MD


July 28, 2008 It's Almost Here - Housing and Mortgage Relief!

By Jeremy M. Salemson The US Senate passed HR 3221 (also known as The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008) this morning 72-13 in a rare Saturday ...

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Source: WRAL.com, NC


July 28, 2008 Rep. Vern Buchanan on Housing act

272 Representatives voted for The American Family Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act – HR 3221. Buchanan said that of the four major parts of the ...

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Source: WMNF, FL


July 28, 2008 ACORN Applauds Passage of Foreclosure Prevention Bill

WASHINGTON - July 28 - On July 26, ACORN President Maude Hurd applauded the Senate’s passage Saturday of HR 3221, the “American Housing Rescue and ...

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Source: Common Dreams (press release), ME


July 28, 2008 Fannie, Freddie Bailout Full Steam Ahead

On Saturday HR 3221 was passed by the Senate in a vote of 72-13 as Capitol Hill tries to play a role in helping homeowners even if it means bailing out ...

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Source: Minyanville.com, New York


July 28, 2008 MBA's Quinn Hails Senate Passage of Housing Bill

... Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following statement following the Senate's passage of HR 3221, The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. ...

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Source: Originator Times


July 28, 2008 Starrett City Status Protected by New Housing Bill

This plan came to fruition on Wednesday, July 23, when HR 3221, which includes the legislation introduced by Rep. Towns to preserve Starrett City, ...

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Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle, NY


July 28, 2008 Something for Everyone (almost) in New Housing Bill

The US House of Representatives has passed HR 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. The bill includes a temporary, ...

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Source: Baristanet, NJ


July 28, 2008 UPDATE: Senate Passes Housing Bill, Bush Expected to Sign Soon

The Senate approved the revised HR 3221 legislation Saturday with an overwhelming 72-13 vote. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law within ...

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Source: DSNews.com, TX


July 28, 2008 One member of Nevada’s delegation voted against mortgage bill

But, according to the Sun, Ensign believes that HR 3221 will cause more problems than it will fix. "This bill, I believe, is dumping the burden onto the ...

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Source: PolitickerNV, NV


July 28, 2008 Help for Clayton homeowners facing foreclosure

HACC’s self-funded plan is not to be confused with the recently approved American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act. HR 3221 will provide $4 ...

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Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA


July 28, 2008 Housing Stimulus Package Under President's Review

The bill, HR 3221, now awaits President Bush's approval and signature, which is expected. Once signed, the bill will provide for a temporary, ...

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Source: USGlass News Network (USGNN), VA


July 28, 2008 HOW THEY VOTED

A yes vote was to pass HR 3221. Voting for the measure: Buchanan, Castor, Mahoney; voting against: Mack. Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Members failed, ...

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Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL


July 28, 2008 New Orleans Nagin: Statement On Housing Act Passed

Here is his statment: "We would like to thank Congress for passing HR 3221, the "American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. ...

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Source: Bayou Buzz, LA


July 27, 2008 Statement from NAHB President Sandy Dunn on Senate Passage of ...

... president of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), today issued the following statement following Senate passage of HR 3221, the Housing and ...

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Source: Insurance News Net (press release), PA


July 27, 2008 House Passes Comprehensive Response to Housing Crisis

The legislation - The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (HR 3221) - is expected to be taken up by the Senate this week. ...

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Source: Bay Net, MD


July 27, 2008 Housing Bill Key Provisions

The housing aid package ( HR 3221 ) passed by the House Wednesday, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, has been months in ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


July 27, 2008 The Fannie-Freddie Fraud

HR 3221 also takes another troubling step toward the creation of surveillance state by creating a Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. ...

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Source: Lew Rockwell, CA


July 27, 2008 Area Votes in Congress

Voting 272-152, the House sent the Senate a bill (HR 3221) that authorizes a standby taxpayer bailout of the private firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, ...

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Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, PA


July 27, 2008 HOW THEY VOTED

A yes vote was to pass HR 3221. Voting for the measure: Buchanan, Castor, Mahoney; voting against: Mack. Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Members failed, ...

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Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL


July 26, 2008 Author : NAHB-ON-BILL-HR-3221

... president of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), today issued the following statement following Senate passage of HR 3221, the Housing and ...

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Source: Earthtimes (press release), UK


July 26, 2008 OPINION: Housing Bill Will Help Maryland's Economy

By US Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) The recent Senate passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HR 3221) will help the American housing ...

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Source: Southern Maryland Online, MD


July 26, 2008 Alexander Backs Housing Bill, Which Passes 72-13

Lamar Alexander on Saturday made the following statement after voting for the Housing bill (HR 3221), which the Senate approved today by a vote of 72 to 13: ...

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Source: The Chattanoogan, TN


July 26, 2008 South Jersey Towns Benefit When Congress Passes Stimulus ...

The landmark Housing and Economic Stimulus Recovery Act of 2008, HR 3221, which has passed the House and is expected to be approved by the Senate this ...

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Source: MarketWatch


July 26, 2008 Senate Vote Clears Housing Bill for Bush’s Signature

The Senate voted 72-13 on Saturday morning to accept a House-passed version of the bill ( HR 3221 ), thus ending months of back and forth between the ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


July 26, 2008 Two Additional Banks Closed

Over the weekend the US Senate will be voting on the housing bailout bill (HR 3221). This will impact Freddie Mac (FRE) and Fannie Mae (FNM) should it ...

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Source: istockAnalyst.com, OR


July 26, 2008 Search the Web

The House passed the Foreclosure Prevention Act, HR 3221, on Wednesday and the Senate passed it today. The bill raises the ceiling on the statutory debt ...

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Source: KGWN, WY


July 26, 2008 Obama Statement on the Passage of the Bipartisan Housing Bill

US Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement after the Senate passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HR 3221). ...

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Source: 7thSpace Interactive (press release), NY


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