Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.

Restless Builders Turn To Sweet Material During Holiday Downtimes ...

2008-12-24T00:00:00Z

... Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey · Forward Looking Estimates Emerge for Pay and Projects · Fuel Saving Strategies · Future is Mystery For Finance Types · Globally, Building Values Continue Dropping

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Bridges Over Earthquakes | Construction Informer

2008-12-23T00:00:00Z

... Discovering Where Your Business Fits in a Changing Economy · Economic Rollercoaster Fails To Cause Nausea · Financial Markets Continue to Perplex · FMI Predicts 2008 Construction Trends · Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer He

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Monday Morning Mumblings for December 22, 2008 | Construction Informer

2008-12-22T00:00:00Z

... Economic Rollercoaster Fails To Cause Nausea · Financial Markets Continue to Perplex · FMI Predicts 2008 Construction Trends · Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey · Forward Looking Estimates Emerge fo

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Housing Industry Sets New Record | Construction Informer

2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

... Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey · Forward Looking Estimates Emerge for Pay and Projects · Future is Mystery For Finance Types · Geothermal Industry Poised to Add Jobs · Global Construction News: A

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Citizens Against Government Waste: CCAGW Opposes the Foreclosure ...

2008-12-17T00:00:00Z

This week you are considering S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) opposes this legislation in general because this is another attempt by Congress to use tax dollars ...

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Unique Gifts for Construction People | Construction Informer

2008-12-17T00:00:00Z

Monday Morning Mumblings for December 15, 2008 | Construction Informer

2008-12-15T00:00:00Z

Amanda Carpenter : Senate Payout Plan for Builders Lobby ...

2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

â€œThank you for your support of housing and for including the Net Operating Losses and tax-exempt provision in S. 2636,â€* Stanton wrote. â€œUnfortunately, while NAHB strongly supports these tax provisions, NAHB must oppose the Foreclosure ...

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Reusing Concrete Truck Washout Water | Construction Informer

2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

Tapping the Value of Shallow Foundations | Construction Informer

2008-12-10T00:00:00Z

... Exploring Green Mortgages as Buying and Remodeling Incentives · Financial Markets Continue to Perplex · FMI Predicts 2008 Construction Trends · Focusing on the Real Value of Homes · Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to

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Construction Predictions for 2009 | Construction Informer

2008-12-09T00:00:00Z

Monday Morning Mumblings for December 8, 2008 | Construction Informer

2008-12-08T00:00:00Z

Doing the Construction Project Autopsy: Part 2 | Construction Informer

2008-12-03T00:00:00Z

Doing the Construction Project Autopsy: Part 1 | Construction Informer

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z

Monday Morning Mumblings for Dec. 1, 2008 | Construction Informer

2008-12-01T00:00:00Z

H.B. 7307: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Home Mortgage Modification Bill ...

2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

Thread, Thread Starter, Forum, Replies, Last Post. Senate to Vote This Week on S.2636: Bankruptcy Loan Modification for Distressed Home Mortgage Borrow, Repair Bad Credit, Front Page News, 0, 02-24-2008 09:27 AM ...

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Fast Architecture Goes 3D | Construction Informer

2008-11-26T00:00:00Z

Mortgage Modification in Bankruptcy May Soon Be Possible - Bad ...

2008-11-21T00:00:00Z

Tool Handles Construction Dust Problems | Construction Informer

2008-11-20T00:00:00Z

... Economic Rollercoaster Fails To Cause Nausea · Financial Markets Continue to Perplex · FMI Predicts 2008 Construction Trends · Focusing on the Real Value of Homes · Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey

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Mayors Try For Infrastructure Stimulus Bucks | Construction Informer

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

Moving Toward an Edible Roof | Construction Informer

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

Mortgage Crisis Forcing Americans Into Tents

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, (S.2636). 2. The amendment would also make it less likely that these mortgage scam losses will be shifted to the taxpayers (and primary residence home owner) in the future. ...

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Mortgage Crisis Forcing Americans Into Tents

2008-10-23T00:00:00Z

Citizen Economists Â» Congress Turns to Depression-Era Ruling to ...

2008-10-21T00:00:00Z

One potentially questionable area, however, is Title IV of S. 2636, as it is called before being amended to HR 3221.This provision would alter the Bankruptcy Code, allowing a bankruptcy judge to actually modify the mortgage agreement by ...

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Barack Obama on Budget & Economy

2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

... Truth in Lending Act to set forth additional disclosure requirements governing any extensions of credit (not only mortgages) secured by the dwelling of a consumer. Source: Foreclosure Prevention Act (S.2636) 2008-S2636 on Feb 13, 2008.

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Mortgage Crisis Forcing Americans Into Tents

2008-09-21T00:00:00Z

Can Congress Bailout the US financial System? Should it ...

2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

Congress has several ideas on the table to consider (H.R. 5830, H.R. 3915, H.R. 5818, S. 2338, S. 2636, just to name a few). Is setting up a new RTC to deal with the current crisis a good idea? To my Congressional readers - of whom ...

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Senate approves housing bill in response to sub-prime crisis ...

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

On April 10, 2008, the Senate approved by a vote of 84-12 S.2636 â€œThe Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.â€* The Senate bill contains supplemental CDBG funds to allow communities â€œto purchase foreclosed homes, at a discount, ...

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Mortgage Crisis Forcing Americans Into Tents

2008-08-27T08:31:10Z

Originally Published March 13, 2008; Updated and Republished August 27, 2008: ... Prevention Act of 2008, (S.2636) Original post blogged on b2evolution.

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Mortgage and Bankruptcy Bills Pending Through Congress |

2008-08-10T00:00:00Z

412 of S.2636, and Sec. 4 of H.R. 3609 state that the plan may provide for payment of interest on the mortgage claim at an annual percentage rate based on the Federal Reserve Boardâ€™s annual yield for conventional mortgages, ...

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The Senate Housing Bill:S.2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 ...

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

The Senate Housing Bill:S.2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; this Bill has essentially incentivized the short-sale process for lenders servicing Freddie & Fannie loans. As a realtor handling short-sales what do you think the ...

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HR 3221: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

HR2389, HR2420, HR2635, HR2701, HR2773, HR2774, HR2776, HR2847, HR3220, S.2636 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-289 [GPO: Text, PDF] Note: Previously HR 3221 was the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security ...

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S.2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.

2008-07-27T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide needed housing reform.

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Real Estate Fraud | Mortgage Fraud | Flipping Schemes Â» President ...

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

H.R.2389, H.R.2420, H.R.2635, H.R.2701, H.R.2773, H.R.2774, H.R.2776, H.R.2847, H.R.3220, S.2636 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-289 [GPO: Text, PDF] Note: Previously H.R. 3221 was the New Direction for Energy ...

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The Virginian Rebel: Is Jim Webb a Virginian Rebel?

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

"I have taken a leadership position on several bills aimed at improving the economic well-being of hardworking Americans, including: the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636), to help homeowners with subprime loans to refinance ...

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Advocates Push Foreclosure Protection Measure In Senate

2008-06-10T00:00:00Z

An advocacy group is pushing the public to support the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). read more | digg story.

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Tyler Texas

2008-06-09T00:00:00Z

S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of . Tyler Texas Map No one I know thought that we'd have two years of a housing correction without an economic recession. Economist Edward Leamer, as reported in US News. ...

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American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Act

2008-06-08T00:00:00Z

... Chairman-elect of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued the following statement applauding the Bush Administration's Statement of Administration Policy strongly opposing S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008: ...

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Foreclosure Prevention Act up for Senate Vote this Week - Act Now!

2008-06-06T00:00:00Z

The Senate is voting this week on the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). If passed, this commonsense solution will allow victims of abusive lending who are facing foreclosures to stay in their homes while they work through the ...

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Congress Falls Short in Addressing Foreclosure Crisis

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

Senate leaders recently came to a compromise on the bipartisan Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636). Although the bill passed by an 82-to-12 vote on April 10, even its top sponsors, Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), and Senate Banking ...

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Proposed Bankruptcy Legislation

2008-05-19T00:00:00Z

Last month, Senator Durbin (D, IL) introduced the Foreclosure Prevention Act in the Senate (S. 2636). This proposed legislation would help people save their homes from.

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AmeriCorps Week in Virginia AmeriCorps programs throughout ...

2008-05-16T00:00:00Z

The "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" (S. 2636), is designed to help more families keep their homes by increasing funding for loan counseling to homeowners facing foreclosure, expanding refinancing opportunities, providing local ...

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A Curious Concurrence of Interests? | MyNewPlace Blog

2008-05-16T00:00:00Z

Though the origin and backers of AngryRenter.com surely play a significant role, shouldn't the Wall Street Journal also find it expedient to provide summaries and implications of H.R. 5830 and S. 2636, the bills in question? ...

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Breaking News - TF MEMBER GOT OFF HIS ASS - YOU WANT TO HELP?!

2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

Can I get another set of eyes to review S.2636. I think this is the senate version of the bill we need to stop, but the legaleze makes my head hurt. [url http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c.....

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The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. (Lending)

2008-05-07T19:00:46Z

Kerry cosponsors S.2636

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The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. (Lending)

2008-05-07T18:58:46Z

Casey Jr. cosponsors S.2636

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The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. (Lending)

2008-05-07T18:58:33Z

Kennedy cosponsors S.2636

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Let's Learn How to Help Americans KEEP Their Homes

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

Legislative action that would offer judicial relief for distressed homeowners suffered a setack last week when President Bush threatened to veto the â€œForeclosure Prevention Act of 2008â€* (S. 2636). At a White House press conference ...

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Foreclosure Prevention Act- a Little Bit for Everyone

2008-05-01T00:00:00Z

To date, the following groups have endorsed S. 2636:. AARP, ACORN, AFL-CIO, Black Leadership Forum, CDFI Coalition, Center for Responsible Lending, Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights ...

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600000 Foreclosures are Preventable

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

By lifting the ban on court-supervised load modifications for qualified homeowners, Congress can help communities retain an estimated $89 million in tax revenues. View state-by-state analyses of the impact of Senate bill S. 2636. ...

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Bankruptcy Cramdown Back in Senate..Take Action Now

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

Bankruptcy â€œCramdownâ€* Legislation Is Back in the SenateThe Mortgage Action Alliance expects that upon its return from recess next week, the US Senate will again consider S. 2636, the Forecl...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan ...

2008-04-20T00:00:00Z

H.R.3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equ... [1]; S.2636 Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 20... [1]; H.R.3778 HOMES Act [1]; S.2133 HOMES Act [1]. Show More User Statistics... Hide User Statistics. In the News feed ...

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The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. (Lending)

2008-04-17T19:34:03Z

Reid sponsors S.2636

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Interest Group Influence and the Homeowner Bailout

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

As Congress continues to mull over the precise design of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), is is becoming clear that what started as a process designed to help homeowners has turned into an opportunity for well connected ...

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House Bill proposes changes in low income tax credits â€” Monarch ...

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

The Senate version is S.2636 â€œThe Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.â€* The Senate bill contains supplemental CDBG funds to allow communities â€œto purchase foreclosed homes, at a discount, and rehabilitate or redevelop the homes to ...

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Franny Airlonowitz | Politics West

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

The Senate last week overwhelmingly approved what the Washington Post called a "modest package", S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. To strike a deal with the GOP, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) reportedly agreed to drop a key ...

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Senate Attempts to Stop Foreclosures

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

HIGHLAND, UT | 14 April 2008 | The Senate last week approved S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. This is the first in a series of government interventions that attempt to salvage the current housing market crisis. ...

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Senate approves housing bill in response to sub-prime crisis

2008-04-13T15:41:43Z

On April 10, 2008, the Senate approved by a vote of 84-12 S.2636 “The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.” The Senate bill contains supplemental CDBG funds to allow communities “to purchase

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Senate approves housing bill in response to sub-prime crisis

2008-04-13T00:00:00Z

Federal Help on Foreclosures

2008-04-12T00:00:00Z

The US Senate has been working on a second stimulus package -- S. 2636 -- The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 -- to assist in the foreclosure crisis. Part of the package includes $4 billion in CDBG to states and cities to purchase ...

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Washingtonâ€™s progress on foreclosure help this week.

2008-04-11T00:00:00Z

The House bill (HR 3221) was brought before the Senate yesterday, but the Senate has their own version (S. 2636). The Senate passed 84 - 12 their version; now the differences between the House and Senate versions will be hammered out in ...

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House Bill proposes changes in low income tax credits

2008-04-10T00:14:29Z

The House of Representatives introduced on April 8, 2008, H.R. 5720, the “Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008“ ... is S.2636 “The Foreclosure Prevention ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "House Bill proposes changes

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House Bill proposes changes in low income tax credits

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

The Senate version is S.2636 â€œThe Foreclosure Prevention [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "House Bill proposes changes in low income tax credits", url:... This is only a portion of the article. To read all of the post please go to ...

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Senate Payout Plan for Builders Lobby

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

CCAGW Opposes the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

Nonitemizer property tax break proposed

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

The Foreclosure Prevention Bill of 2008 (S. 2636) would allow a $500 deduction for single taxpayers and a $1000 deduction for joint filers. According to those who crafted the provision, that would enable more than 28 million ...

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FORECLOSURE CRISIS: SEN. VOINOVICH CONTINUES Combat TO Comfort ...

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

Chivvy Reid's bank note, S.2636, the Foreclosure Bar Behave of 2008, which includes irresponsible commissariat that would finally wage hike concern rates on hard-working Americans. Sen. Voinovich's greenback, which is in full runner, ...

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Real Estate Blog - six billion dollar bailout for builders? Just ...

2008-04-07T00:00:00Z

Well, it is S. 2636 known as the Foreclosure Prevention Act. This act outlines many things that the Senate is attempting to accomplish to save the housing market and the economy. You can reference this bill at ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - Rep. Thaddeus McCotter

2008-04-05T00:00:00Z

[2]; S.2636 Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 20... [2]; H.R.5749 Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensat... [2]. Parent-school relationships [2]; Parent and child [2]; Parental consent [2]; Parental notification [2]; Energy [2] ...

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April Fools Week - 2008

2008-04-04T14:07:19Z

The Senate resumes, after Easter recess, with a motion to proceed to the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (in the shell of H.R.3221) ... - a vessel for S.2636 - the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, was REJECTED on

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Real Estate Industry News : Senate Moves Forward on Controversial ...

2008-04-04T00:00:00Z

S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, was intended to help ease the foreclosure crisis. The most controversial aspect of the bill is that it would actually change bankruptcy laws by giving judges the latitude to reduce ...

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NEW RULES

2008-04-04T00:00:00Z

Nonitemizer property tax break proposed

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.2801 Mortgage Enhancement and ...

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

Laura Richardson [D, CA-37] [1]; Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D, CA] [1]. H.R.5830 Expand and Preserve Home Ownership Throug... [1]; H.R.5679 Foreclosure Prevention and Sound Mortgage... [1]; S.2636 Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 20. ...

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Pets Are Latest Victims of Foreclosure Crisis - Act Now

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z

Luckily, the Senate is considering the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). Support this legislation today! >> If passed, the Foreclosure Prevention Act will allow victims of abusive lending who are facing foreclosures to stay in ...

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Proposed Bankruptcy Legislation

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z

Last month, Senator Durbin (D, IL) introduced the Foreclosure Prevention Act in the Senate (S. 2636). This proposed legislation would help people save their homes from foreclosure by giving Bankruptcy Judges the power to modify the ...

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Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey

2008-04-01T12:47:33Z

There is a storm quietly brewing that may just fizzle out and end up being no more than a summer’s afternoon shower. Still, there may be seeds of wisdom in it that we can all take to the bank, or not. Senate Bill 2636, called The Foreclosure Prevention

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Your 5 Minute Activist Links for April 1, 2008

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The US Senate is considering a bill (S. 2636) with a key provision that would fix bankruptcy policies to allow borrowers to restructure their mortgages in bankruptcy court. Right now, more than 600000 families may lose their homes. ...

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Housing Bill Vote Today

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

The Senate is set for a procedural vote today on the Democratâ€™s version of the Housing Bill (S. 2636). This vote will determine whether enough Republican members are ready to begin debating this bill as it will require a supermajority ...

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Webb On Helping Virginians Keep Their Homes

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

That can be seen in the fact that the Senate voted today to begin debate on the â€œForeclosure Prevention Act of 2008â€³ (S. 2636) which will help more families remain in their houses. Many of the bills supporters point to the fact that in ...

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Today in Washington DC - April 1, 2008

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

If the motion is agreed to the Senate is expected to take up HR 3221, which will be used as a vehicle for the housing legislation, S. 2636. The bill previously failed to get cloture in February because Democrats insisted on ...

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Webb On Helping Virginians Keep Their Homes

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

That can be seen in the fact that the Senate voted today to begin debate on the "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" (S. 2636) which will help more families remain in their houses. Many of the bills supporters point to the fact that in ...

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Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

There is a storm quietly brewing that may just fizzle out and end up being no more than a summer's afternoon shower. Still, there may be seeds of wisdom in it that we can all take to the bank, or not. ...

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Lending

2008-03-31T16:14:41Z

The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. Cardin cosponsors S.2636

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Lending

2008-03-31T16:13:14Z

The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. Boxer cosponsors S.2636

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Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey

2008-03-31T00:00:00Z

bhaveshbhatia wrote an interesting post today on Hereâ€™sa quick excerpt Senate Bill 2636, called The Foreclosure Prevention Act, is supposed to help citizens get out of financial trouble after investing in home mortgages and later waking ...

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Democrats Schedule Vote for Housing Stimulus Package

2008-03-31T00:00:00Z

Senate Democrats are planning to bring their housing stimulus package, S. 2636, up for a vote on Tuesday, the Associated Press reported on Saturday. The measure includes provisions to let bankruptcy judges lower payments for homeowners ...

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Help!

2008-03-30T00:00:00Z

In the coming weeks, the Senate will take up S. 2636, â€œThe Foreclosure Prevention Act.â€* This legislation would provide comprehensive remedies to the current foreclosure crisis by providing greater resources for foreclosure counseling, ...

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Enactment Of Foreclosure Prevention Act Doubtful

2008-03-29T00:00:00Z

The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636) may not be signed into law. The White House indicates itâ€™s headed for a veto. The bill would change bankruptcy laws by giving judges the latitude to reduce interest rates and the amount ...

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Bankruptcy Cramdown Back in Senate..Take Action Now

2008-03-29T00:00:00Z

Senate Housing Bill | Round 2

2008-03-28T00:00:00Z

Congressional Quarterly (CQ) reports that the Senate is likely to take a vote on the Democrat-sponsored Housing Bill (S. 2636) next Tuesday, April 1. The vote will probably be of a procedural nature in an attempt to see if enough ...

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Enactment Of Foreclosure Prevention Act Doubtful

2008-03-28T00:00:00Z

Senate Housing Bill | Round 2

2008-03-28T00:00:00Z

Foreclosure pets and preventing foreclosures...

2008-03-25T00:00:00Z

The Senate is considering the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). If passed, the Foreclosure Prevention Act will allow victims of abusive lending who are facing foreclosures to stay in their homes while they work through the ...

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Take Action: Tell Your Senators: Pass the Foreclosure Prevention Act

2008-03-24T00:00:00Z

In particular, S. 2636 would eliminate an inequity in the bankruptcy code that currently grants protections for vacation homes, yachts and family farms but denies borrowers similar protections for their primary residence. ...

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Mortgage and Bankruptcy Bills Pending Through Congress

2008-03-24T00:00:00Z

It has now been included as Title IV in a separate larger stimulus bill, S. 2636 (â€œForeclosure Prevention Act of 2008â€*). This bill as amended has been introduced as a substitute for HR 3221, also included as Title IV, and may proceed to ...

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WHO ARE WE REALLY SAVING FROM BAD MORTGAGES? â€” Vanity of Vanities

2008-03-24T00:00:00Z

Before revealing the subterfuge perpetrated by S.2636, though, it would serve well to review the exact nature of the â€˜crisisâ€™ facing the nation. From the mid 1990â€™s to late 2007 or early 2008, home mortgage lenders made mortgage loans ...

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Take Action: Tell Your Senators: Pass the Foreclosure Prevention Act

2008-03-23T00:00:00Z

Take Action: Tell Your Senators: Pass the Foreclosure Prevention Act

2008-03-23T00:00:00Z

Bailouts for Wall Street...what about Main Street?

2008-03-22T00:00:00Z

Fortunately, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has introduced legislation (S.2636, the "Foreclosure Prevention Act") that will help solve this problem. Tell your senators: Support the Foreclosure Prevention Act. ...

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State-by-state Analyses of Subprime Losses

2008-03-21T00:00:00Z

Click here to find out the impact Senate bill S. 2636 could have on a particular state. Visit my web site for additional services and support: LawrenceYerkes.com [NJ/PA] and visit Besthomes-NJ.com to find the latest New Jersey Real ...

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State-by-state Analyses of Subprime Losses

2008-03-21T00:00:00Z

The Iraq debate ~ voices unheard ~ my letter to the Phila ...

2008-03-20T00:00:00Z

Supporting intelligent government ~ it does not have to be an oxymoron â€“ The senate is considering a bill, Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636) that will allow victims of abusive lending who are facing foreclosures to stay in their ...

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AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

ConnieTalk. AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act ConnieTalk, Ohio - 2 hours ago â€¦ posted a petition in Care2.com's PetitionSite, in support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), which will soon come before the Senate. ...

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AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

ConnieTalk. AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act ConnieTalk, Ohio - 5 hours ago â€¦ posted a petition in Care2.com's PetitionSite, in support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), which will soon come before the Senate. ...

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AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

ConnieTalk. AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act ConnieTalk, Ohio - 38 minutes ago â€¦ posted a petition in Care2.com's PetitionSite, in support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), which will soon come before the Senate. â€¦

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AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act ConnieTalk, Ohio - 18 minutes ago â€¦ posted a petition in Care2.com's PetitionSite, in support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), which will soon come before the Senate. ...

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AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

It asks Care2 members to sign the petition - a letter to state Senators, urging them to pass S.2636 - which would allow families in bankruptcy to modify their home mortgages through the courts; in particular Title IV. ...

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Center For Responsible Lending Says - Solution to Housing Crisis ...

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

... Congress can help nearly 600000 families nationwide keep their homes and help communities retain an estimated $89 million in tax revenues. To find out the impact Senate bill S. 2636 could have on a particular state, click here. ...

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AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act ConnieTalk, Ohio - 22 minutes ago â€¦ posted a petition in Care2.com's PetitionSite, in support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), which will soon come before the Senate. ...

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AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

ConnieTalk. AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act ConnieTalk, Ohio - 7 hours ago â€¦ posted a petition in Care2.com's PetitionSite, in support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), which will soon come before the Senate. â€¦

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AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-18T00:00:00Z

ConnieTalk. AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act ConnieTalk, Ohio -1 hour ago â€¦ posted a petition in Care2.com's PetitionSite, in support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), which will soon come before the Senate. ...

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The Home Foreclosure Crisis Hurts Us All - Take Action

2008-03-18T00:00:00Z

AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act - ConnieTalk

2008-03-18T00:00:00Z

ConnieTalk. AARP Sponsors Foreclosure Prevention Act ConnieTalk, Ohio - 1 hour ago â€¦ posted a petition in Care2.com's PetitionSite, in support of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636), which will soon come before the Senate. ...

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Center For Responsible Lending Says - Solution to Housing Crisis ...

2008-03-17T00:00:00Z

To find out the impact Senate bill S. 2636 could have on a particular state, ---- link AppraiseThis: The Best Real Estate and Real Estate Agent Blog Posts From Around The Web The Best Real Estate, Home Inspection, Mortgage, ...

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The foreclosure crisis is leaving cats & dogs in great peril ...

2008-03-17T00:00:00Z

Center For Responsible Lending Says - Solution to Housing Crisis ...

2008-03-17T00:00:00Z

Durbinâ€™s bill, included as Title IV of the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S.2636)) would provide judges the authority to modify harmful mortgages marketed by subprime lenders in recent years, in order to provide families with one last ...

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Federal Update

2008-03-16T00:00:00Z

The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, S. 2636, would (1) help families avoid foreclosure, (2) help communities hardest hit by foreclosure, and (3) help homebuyers avoid risky mortgages that could result in foreclosure in the future. ...

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Mortgage Crisis Forcing Americans Into Tents

2008-03-13T14:00:00Z

Bush senate Republicans in Congress have stall legislation1 aimed at helping those caught in the mortgage crisis retain their homes—Homeless Los ... ----- 1. Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, (S.2636) Technorati Tags

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Industry Thwarts Action on Bill to Stop Foreclosures and â€¦

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

February 29, 2008 - Yesterday the mortgage lending industry successfully stopped a Senate bill, â€œThe Foreclosure Prevention Actâ€* from moving forward. This bill (S. 2636) includes key provisions that would prevent well over 1/2 million â€¦ ...

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Industry Thwarts Action on Bill to Stop Foreclosures and ...

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

Support the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

The Senate has on its agenda the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636), introduced by Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid (D-Nev.) We thank Senator Reid in working collaboratively with Senators Dodd, Durbin, Schumer, and Baucus to ...

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Short Sales Are Not the Route to Financial Redemption for Homeowners

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

Senate by Cboldt: Federal Budget for FY 2009 - S.Con.Res.70

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z

H.R.3221 is being used as the vehicle to debate S.2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. Cloture on a motion to proceed to this was rejected on March 3rd February 28th, on a 48-46 vote (party line, except Smith). ---===--- ...

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Send a letter to your US Senator

2008-03-09T00:00:00Z

Prevention Act of 2008â€³ (S. 2636).It is hard to understand why current law allows mortgage lenders to go to bankruptcy court when they get in trouble, but homeowners who are struggling to keep their homes donâ€™t have that option. ...

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Foreclosure Crisis

2008-03-06T16:31:11Z

Foreclosure Crisis [ Foreclosure Crisis] Not that I relish the idea of raising the hackle of the self-righteous Squeaky Wheel, ... ! Democrats have brought forward S.2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, which P

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Stop the Home Foreclosure Crisis!

2008-03-06T00:00:00Z

Please urge your senators to vote for S.2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. Act NOW because the Senate is expected to vote by the end of this week. The slowing economy combined with reckless (and sometimes deceptive) ...

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Today in Washington DC - March 4, 2008

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

After failing to get cloture on the motion to proceed to their Housing bill (S. 2636), Democrats have pulled the bill from the floor while they decide how to move forward on it. According to The Hill, the bill is not likely to return ...

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Tough Talk from Treasury

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

Congressional Democrats assert that assistance for homeowners in refinancing their home loans is not enough and have proposed their own plans, including the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636) which, among other things, ...

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Senate by Cboldt: Safety, from the Senate: March 2008

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

Each party insisting on bringing up its own bill, and the GOP having rejected the opportunity to take up the DEM bill (see 48-46 vote rejecting cloture on the motion to proceed to what amounted to S.2636the Foreclosure Prevention Act of ...

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Let's Learn How to Help Americans KEEP Their Homes

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

Legislative action that would offer judicial relief for distressed homeowners suffered a setack last week when President Bush threatened to veto the "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" (S. 2636). At a White House press conference . ...

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Advocates Push Foreclosure Protection Measure In Senate

2008-03-03T00:00:00Z

An advocacy group is pushing the public to support the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636).

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Advocates Push Foreclosure Protection Measure In Senate

2008-03-03T00:00:00Z

unknown wrote an interesting post today on Hereâ€™sa quick excerpt An advocacy group is pushing the public to support the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). Read the rest of this great post here.

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Advocates Push Foreclosure Protection Measure In Senate

2008-03-03T00:00:00Z

An advocacy group is pushing the public to support the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). The measure will be up for a vote this week, according to the advocacy group known as Care2, which is circulating an online petition in favor ...

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Today in Washington DC - March 3, 2008

2008-03-03T00:00:00Z

After failing to get cloture on the motion to proceed to their Housing bill (S. 2636), Democrats pulled the bill from the floor while they decide how to move forward on it. This week marks the beginning of the yearly budget debate; ...

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Let's Learn How to Help Americans KEEP Their Homes

2008-03-03T00:00:00Z

Advocates Push Foreclosure Protection Measure In Senate

2008-03-03T00:00:00Z

An advocacy group is pushing the public to support the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636).

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Foreclosure help

2008-03-02T00:00:00Z

This bill (S. 2636) includes key provisions that would More Foreclosure News. Miami Herald - We donâ€™t want to foreclose on anybody,â€* DiMarco said, â€œIn general, anything that would have us stop doing something [such as filing ...

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Mortgage Action Alliance Newsletter for February 25th 2008

2008-03-02T00:00:00Z

As Congress continues its efforts to deal with the fallout in the mortgage and credit markets, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid introduced S. 2636, legislation meant to spur the housing sector. Most of the bill is positive, ...

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Today in Washington DC - Feb 29, 2008

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

On The Floor: Senate: reconvened resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to HR 3221, which is expected to be the vehicle for Democratsâ€™ housing legislation (S. 2636). Yesterday, the Senate shelved Sen. Russ Feingoldâ€™s (D-WI) bill ...

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Industry Thwarts Action on Bill to Stop Foreclosures and ...

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Yesterday the mortgage lending industry successfully stopped a Senate bill, "The Foreclosure Prevention Act" from moving forward. This bill (S. 2636) includes key provisions that would prevent well over 1/2 ...

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Industry Thwarts Action on Bill to Stop Foreclosures and ...

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

Yesterday the mortgage lending industry successfully stopped a Senate bill, The Foreclosure Prevention Act from moving forward. This bill (S. 2636) includes key provisions that would prevent well over 1/2 million foreclosures and avoid ...

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Industry Thwarts Action on Bill to Stop Foreclosures and â€¦

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

A key provision of S. 2636 would provide judges the authority to modify harmful mortgages marketed by subprime lenders in recent years, and would help more than 600000 families stuck in bad loans keep their homes. ...

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Senators compromise to allow bankruptcy judges to alter subprime loans

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

A bipartisan compromise bill in the US Senate (S.2636), which closely aligns with a similar House bill, would allow bankruptcy courts to modify existing subprime mortgages to help families save their homes from foreclosure. ...

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I Am TRex Â» Blog Archive Â» We Will Bury You!

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

The bill (H.R. 3221), which will be amended on the Senate floor by substituting the text of the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636), would allow money-losing businesses to seek refunds of taxes paid in recent profitable years ...

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HUMAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVE FOUR

2008-02-29T00:00:00Z

http://www.civilrights.org/action_center/keep-people-from-losing-their.html TAKE ACTION ON Call Your Senators Today and Urge Their Support on the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636) with the Bankruptcy Provision ...

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Kudos To Reid On The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

2008-02-28T10:18:22Z

Kudos to Senator Reid for sponsoring the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, S.2636! Kudos to its 22 cosponsors, too! Our bankruptcy judges, attorney’s and trustees routinely restructure mortgages

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patrick.net Â» Blog Archive Â» Effective Protest Against Bailouts

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

I am supportive of S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act, and in particular want to emphasize our support for Title IV, which would allow families in bankruptcy to modify their home mortgages through the courts. ...

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Michelle Malkin Â» Stimulus-palooza: Here comes the next wave

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

The Administration understands that H.R. 3221 will be amended on the Senate floor by the substitution of the text of S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, as introduced by Senator Reid. Earlier this month, Congress and the ...

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New Senate Proceedings: The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

At today's press conference, Senator Salazar announced his support for The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636), which was recently introduced in the Senate to help keep families facing foreclosure in their homes, ...

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Agreement Reached on Housing Proposal Vote

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

The Senateâ€™s leadership has reached an agreement on moving forward with a vote on the housing stimulus package (S. 2636). A vote will now occur later this afternoon on a procedural motion to begin debate on the bill. ...

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Another bailout

2008-02-27T00:00:00Z

'If S. 2636 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend he veto the bill,' the statement said, referring to the bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. The proposal would also triple the ...

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S.2636 A bill to provide needed housing reform.

2008-02-27T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide needed housing reform.

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Keep People from Losing Their Homes! - Leadership Conference on ...

2008-02-27T00:00:00Z

The Senate recently dropped the bankruptcy provision to the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636) that would have given homeowners a second chance to keep their homes through the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process. Learn more here. ...

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Support The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

2008-02-27T00:00:00Z

I understand that the Senate will vote this week on Senator Reid's "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008," S. 2636. This is a time to stand up for homeowners and support sustainable mortgages. Please help restore confidence in our economy ...

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I'm the decider

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

provisions would also likely prolong the time it will take the market to recover from the current downturn." ... "If S. 2636 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend he veto the bill."

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Net Operating Loss Measure under Consideration In Senate Has Low ...

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

According to news accounts, the Senate will soon consider a housing stimulus package (S. 2636), introduced by Senator Reid earlier this month.[1] While the package primarily targets the housing market, it also includes a measure dealing ...

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Action Alerts

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

Support S. 2636 in This Weekâ€™s Senate Vote (Deadline: Ongoing). Tell Your Story: Tell Us Whatâ€™s Happening In Your School with Sex Education (Deadline: ?) Sign the Petition: Support the Healthy Teens Act (Deadline: ?) ...

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S. 2636, the "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

Earlier this evening Bruce Josten, Chamber Executive Vice President, Government Affairs sent a letter to the United States Senate urging them to oppose S. 2636, the "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008," as introduced. From the letter: ...

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Foreclosure Prevention Act up for Senate Vote this Week - Act Now ...

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

NewsBlaze, CA - 4 hours agoThe Senate is voting this week on the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). If passed, this commonsense solution will allow victims of abusive lending who â€¦Morgan Liddick: Foreclosure, the eighth deadly sin ...

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Action Alerts

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

Support S. 2636 in This Week's Senate Vote (Deadline: Ongoing) Tell Your Story: Tell Us What's Happening In Your School with Sex Education (Deadline: ?) Sign the Petition: Support the Healthy Teens Act (Deadline: ?) ...

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Congress to Examine Housing Proposals

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

A bill likely to be debated on the Senate floor Tuesday, S. 2636, includes a proposed revision to the Bankruptcy Code that would allow judges to cut interest rates and reduce whatâ€™s owed on troubled borrowersâ€™ mortgages. ...

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Home Foreclosure Crisis can be Stopped! Support S. 2636 in This ...

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

But this week the Senate is voting on the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). If passed, this commonsense solution will allow victims of abusive lending who are facing foreclosures to stay in their homes while they work through the ...

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Home Foreclosure Crisis can be Stopped! Support S. 2636 in This ...

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

Mortgage Loan Modification in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Up for Vote in Senate This Week

2008-02-25T03:17:32Z

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on S.2636 this week. This bill will help distressed homeowners save their homes from foreclosure by allowing a bankruptcy judge to modify their mortgage loans

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Enterprise Commends Senate Introduction of Foreclosure Prevention Act

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

for his commitment to stabilize neighborhoods hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis by providing funds to help cities and states stabilize property values and generate jobs as part of the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636).

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What's in a Word?

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

Save 'Stimulus' for When We Really Need It Word is Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) may 'fast-track' S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (text) to the Senate floor this week. The bill provides $200 million for ...

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Senate to Consider Foreclosure Prevention Bill

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

On February 13, 2008, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) introduced the "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" (S. 2636). In a somewhat unusual procedural twist, the bill was not assigned to a Senate committee. ...

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Why

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

Revised Attempt at Bankruptcy Cramdowns on Mortgages

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

This bill, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636) includes a variety of provisions, some of which the Mortgage Bankers Association supports. However, the bill also contains the bankruptcy cramdown provisions widely opposed. ...

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Senate to Vote This Week on S.2636: Bankruptcy Loan Modification ...

2008-02-24T00:00:00Z

Senate Bill 2636 (introduced by Harry Reid, D, NV), which contains a provision that would allow a bankruptcy judge to modify a distressed home mortgage loan in chapter 13 bankruptcy, will be up for a vote by the full Senate this week. ...

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2 housing crisis proposals Democrats should support | The Economic ...

2008-02-24T00:00:00Z

Submitted by Robert Oak on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 10:52. The bill title is The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 and the bill number is S.2636. Very timely they are doing this since Jan . Foreclosures up 57%. Not yet rated. ...

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Bankruptcy Provision Could Hinder Housing Stimulus Package

2008-02-23T00:00:00Z

The bill (Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - S. 2636) contains a provision that would allow bankruptcy judges to modify housing loans and mortgage contracts. This provision is already receiving criticism from Republican members of the ...

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Senate to Vote Next Week on New Mortgage Relief Bill

2008-02-22T00:00:00Z

The bill is S. 2636, and the section of the bill with the mortgage modification provisions is Title IV. There is fear that before the bill is passed that this section will be removed. Now would be a good time to call or write your US ...

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Sen. Salazar Pushes For Urgent Action to Alleviate Colorado's ...

2008-02-22T00:00:00Z

At todayâ€™s press conference, Senator Salazar announced his support for The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (S. 2636), which was recently introduced in the Senate to help keep families facing foreclosure in their homes, ...

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Mortgage Crisis: Legislation You Should Support

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

It is S. 2636 in congressional jargon. The legislation would be a leap forward in the governmentâ€™s efforts to mitigate the foreclosure and credit crisis sweeping the country. The bill incorporates pending proposals that would allow ...

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CONGRESS SHOULD AMEND BANKRUPTCY CODE TO ALLOW FOR MODIFICATION OF ...

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

The housing stimulus package (S. 2636), introduced by Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), includes the mortgage modification language among its provisions to aid distressed homeowners. The Senate is scheduled to act on S. 2636 next week. ...

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Senate Considers New Foreclosure Bill : NY Foreclosure Law Blog

2008-02-20T00:00:00Z

Last night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D, NV) introduced S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 and indicated that the bill will be considered on the Senate floor as early as the week of February 25th. ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2636, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

2008-02-15T00:00:00Z

US Congress: S. 2636, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.

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Mortgage Loan Modification May Soon Be Allowed in Chapter 13 ...

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

A bill introduced in the US Senate last night will change the bankruptcy law to allow judges to modify a debtorâ€™s mortgage loan on his home. This bill will help families save their homes from foreclosure. The proposed law, S.2636, ...

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S. 2636, A bill to provide needed housing reform

2008-02-12T00:00:00Z

S. 2636 would provide needed housing reform.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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Bill Action: Introduced: S. 2636: A bill to provide needed housing ...

2008-02-12T00:00:00Z

Sen. Harry Reid [D-NV] introduced this bill. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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