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

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May 09, 2008 Expecting Taxpayers to Foot the Bill for Massive Housing Program ...

REUTERS/Hector Mata (UNITED STATES) The bill, HR 3221, proposed by the Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, actually pays individuals to stay ...

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Source: Town Hall, DC


May 08, 2008 Bob Filner Demands that Republicans Stop Stalling on Housing Relief

The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (HR 3221) would modernize the Federal Housing Administration loan program and improve ...

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Source: Imperial Valley News, CA


May 08, 2008 Green Your Facility, Boost Your Bottom Line

Within the last year, the House of Representatives passed a new bill, known as HR 3221, that will rewrite the US energy policy. As part of this Act, ...

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Source: GreenerBuildings


May 08, 2008 Builders Laud House Passage of Housing Bill, Urge Congress to Move ...

HR 3221 would help achieve these aims. With the economy on the edge of a deep recession, we urge House and Senate negotiators to move swiftly to reconcile ...

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Source: Business Wire (press release), CA


May 08, 2008 House Passes Permanent Increase to Conforming Loan Limits

The provision — proposed just earlier this week — was included in HR 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, which passed the House on a 266 to 154 ...

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Source: Housing Wire


May 08, 2008 Centex (CTX) Responds to House Action on Housing Stimulus Package

... and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221): "The proposed tax credit in this bill will have a positive impact, especially for first-time homebuyers. ...

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Source: StreetInsider.com (subscription), MI


May 08, 2008 House Sends Broad Housing Package Back to Senate

Members approved the legislation as three separate amendments to a narrower Senate-passed housing measure ( HR 3221 ). Lawmakers by 266-154 adopted the ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


May 08, 2008 Builders Laud House Passage Of Housing Bill, Urge Congress To Move ...

May 8, 2008 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded House passage of HR 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure ...

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Source: National Association of Home Builders (press release), DC


May 08, 2008 House Sends Housing Overhaul Bill to Senate; Prospects Are Uncertain

Members approved the legislation as three separate amendments to the Senate-passed housing measure ( HR 3221 ). Lawmakers adopted, 266-154, the heart of the ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


May 08, 2008 Builders Laud House Passage of Housing Bill, Urge Congress to Move ...

HR 3221 would help achieve these aims. With the economy on the edge of a deep recession, we urge House and Senate negotiators to move swiftly to reconcile ...

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Source: Trading Markets (press release), CA


May 08, 2008 Centex Responds to House Action on Housing Stimulus Package

... and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221): "The proposed tax credit in this bill will have a positive impact, especially for first-time homebuyers. ...

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Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY


May 08, 2008 Centex Responds to House Action on Housing Stimulus Package

... and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221): "The proposed tax credit in this bill will have a positive impact, especially for first-time homebuyers. ...

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Source: Earthtimes (press release), UK


May 07, 2008 Floor Statement by Ranking Member Spencer Bachus regarding the ...

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this Democrat omnibus housing bill, which comes to the floor today under a rule that allows for no Republican ...

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Source: Trading Markets (press release), CA


April 29, 2008 Misdirected Energy

Next, we focus on HR 3221 - Nancy Pelosi's New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Besides giving away the ...

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Source: The Conservative Voice, NC


April 21, 2008 Housing Measures Aim at Jump-Starting Economy

By an overwhelming 84 to 12 margin, the Senate approved HR 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. The measure would: Modernize the Federal Housing ...

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Source: Lawn & Landscape, OH


April 21, 2008 K Street Remains an Easy Street in Hard Times

FOR FURTHER READING: Senate mortgage crisis bill ( HR 3221 ), CQ Weekly, p. 946; Colombia trade, p. 969; economic stimulus law (PL 110-185), p. ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


April 19, 2008 Undue federal intervention By Paul M. Weyrich

By Paul M. Weyrich Last week the Senate passed HR 3221, its version of a bill to provide housing reform in the wake of the downturn in the market and the ...

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Source: Washington Times, DC


April 17, 2008 Builders: We’re Feeling the Credit Freeze, Too

“The NOL carryback in Senate bill HR 3221 simply allows businesses to accelerate their claim of NOL deductions that under present law would be claimed in ...

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Source: Housing Wire


April 17, 2008 ‘Undue Federal Intervention in the Market?’

by Paul M. Weyrich (4/17/08) Last week the Senate passed HR 3221, its version of a bill to provide housing reform in the wake of the downturn in the market ...

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Source: NewsByUs, ID


April 16, 2008 Builders Report Credit Squeeze On Loans To Build Homes

“The NOL carryback in Senate bill HR 3221 simply allows businesses to accelerate their claim of NOL deductions that under present law would be claimed in ...

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Source: National Association of Home Builders (press release), DC


April 12, 2008 House votes to delay action on Colombia trade pact

HOUSING RELIEF PACKAGE: Voting 84 for and 12 against, the Senate on April 10 sent the House a bill (HR 3221) to help mortgage holders, communities and ...

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Source: Annapolis Capital, MD


April 12, 2008 US Senate approves renewable energy tax credit extension

The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S.2821) was approved 88-8 as an amendment to HR 3221, which aims to mitigate the economic impact of the current housing ...

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Source: Milwaukee Business Journal, WI


April 11, 2008 Bill would aid military homeowners

The bill, HR 3221, would delay foreclosure action against a service member for up to nine months after they return from deployment — six months longer than ...

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Source: NavyTimes.com, VA


April 11, 2008 Senate Passes Housing Bill with PTC & ITC Extensions Included

The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S.2821) was approved 88-8 as an amendment to HR 3221, which aims to mitigate the economic impact of the current housing ...

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Source: RenewableEnergyWorld.com


April 11, 2008 Bill would aid military homeowners

The bill, HR 3221, would delay foreclosure action against a service member for up to nine months after they return from deployment — six months longer than ...

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Source: ArmyTimes.com, VA


April 10, 2008 Senate approves renewable energy tax credit extension

The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S.2821) was approved 88-8 as an amendment to HR.3221, which aims to mitigate the economic impact of the current housing ...

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Source: Bizjournals.com, NC


April 10, 2008 Tax Package Passes in Senate, Faces Expansion of Provisions in House

The Senate on Thursday passed, 84-12, a bipartisan package ( HR 3221 ) built around tax incentives designed to spur the purchase of homes now in foreclosure ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


April 10, 2008 Tax Package Passes in Senate, Faces Expansion of Provisions in House

The Senate on Thursday passed, 84-12, a bipartisan package ( HR 3221 ) built around tax incentives designed to spur the purchase of homes now in foreclosure ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


April 09, 2008 Administration To Expand FHA Loan Program

Both chambers are also considering additional steps to address the housing crisis, including legislation now on the Senate floor ( HR 3221 ) that would ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


April 09, 2008 White House Opposition to Housing Package Takes Senators by Surprise

That means the Senate package ( HR 3221 ) could be changed significantly in coming weeks. After easily clearing a procedural hurdle Tuesday, ...

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Source: CQPolitics.com, DC


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