S.2636 - Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.

A bill to provide needed housing reform. view all titles (5)

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  • Short: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. as introduced.
  • Short: Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to provide needed housing reform. as introduced.
  • Short: Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 2008 as introduced.

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05/05/08
The Foreclosure Tax Credit: Blessi...

In early 2008 the bill was amended by S. 2636 to become The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, sponsored by Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT)...

Source: NuWire Investor, WA
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04/21/08
Changing Housing Law

has introduced a sweeping bill (S. 2636) that includes billions of dollars in direct federal funding, bankruptcy law changes, and expande...

Source: Affordable Housing Finance, CA
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04/07/08
Senate Payout Plan for Builders Lobby

“Thank you for your support of housing and for including the Net Operating Losses and tax-exempt provision in S. 2636,” Stanton wrote. ...

Source: Town Hall, DC
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04/06/08
This Week in Congress

A vote to end debate in the Senate on the Foreclosure Prevention Act, S. 2636, is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. The Senate will vote o...

Source: Center For American Progress, DC
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04/01/08
Senate Moves Forward on Controvers...

S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, was intended to help ease the foreclosure crisis. The most controversial aspect of the b...

Source: Originator Times
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04/01/08
Senator Webb Supports Measure To H...

The “Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008” (S. 2636), introduced last month to address the mounting nationwide housing crisis and help more...

Source: All American Patriots (press release), Sweden
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04/01/08
Senate Moves Forward on Controvers...

S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, was intended to help ease the foreclosure crisis. The most controversial aspect of the b...

Source: Originator Times
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03/31/08
FORECLOSURE CRISIS: SEN. VOINOVICH...

Harry Reid's bill, S.2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, which includes irresponsible provisions that would eventually raise in...

Source: Trading Markets (press release), CA
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03/31/08
McCain to at-risk homeowners: ‘Dro...

These include S.2636, the “Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008,” which grants bankruptcy judges authority to modify loan terms to help hom...

Source: People's Weekly World
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03/24/08
Home Foreclosure Crisis Has Unexpe...

Luckily, the Senate is considering the Foreclosure Prevention Act (S. 2636). Support this legislation today! >> If passed, the Foreclosur...

Source: NewsBlaze, CA
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12/23/08
Restless Builders Turn To Sweet Ma...

... Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey · Forward Looking Estimates Emerge for Pay and Projects · Fuel Saving Str...

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12/22/08
Bridges Over Earthquakes | Constru...

... Discovering Where Your Business Fits in a Changing Economy · Economic Rollercoaster Fails To Cause Nausea · Financial Markets Continu...

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12/21/08
Monday Morning Mumblings for Decem...

... Economic Rollercoaster Fails To Cause Nausea · Financial Markets Continue to Perplex · FMI Predicts 2008 Construction Trends · Forecl...

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12/18/08
Housing Industry Sets New Record |...

... Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey · Forward Looking Estimates Emerge for Pay and Projects · Future is Myste...

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12/16/08
Citizens Against Government Waste:...

This week you are considering S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) ...

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12/16/08
Unique Gifts for Construction Peop...

... Foreclosure Bill S.2636 May Offer Help to Predator and Prey · Forward Looking Estimates Emerge for Pay and Projects · Future is Myste...

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12/14/08
Monday Morning Mumblings for Decem...

... Economic Rollercoaster Fails To Cause Nausea · Financial Markets Continue to Perplex · FMI Predicts 2008 Construction Trends · Forecl...

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12/12/08
Amanda Carpenter : Senate Payout P...

“Thank you for your support of housing and for including the Net Operating Losses and tax-exempt provision in S. 2636,” Stanton wrote...

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12/11/08
Reusing Concrete Truck Washout Wat...

... Discovering Where Your Business Fits in a Changing Economy · Economic Rollercoaster Fails To Cause Nausea · Financial Markets Continu...

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12/09/08
Tapping the Value of Shallow Found...

... Exploring Green Mortgages as Buying and Remodeling Incentives · Financial Markets Continue to Perplex · FMI Predicts 2008 Constructio...

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