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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009</title>
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  <updated>2011-03-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work ...</title>
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    <updated>2011-03-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill in the U.S. Congress: To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on policy issues associated with recruitment, . ... OpenCongress is a free and open-&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1106/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H4h Program&#8230; Hope or Hopeless?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-01:/commentary/10339674</id>
    <updated>2011-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Finally they did work on my H4H loan, approved it, and were about to send me mortgage papers until Congress decided to *improve* the H4H and the House initially passed HR 1106 on March 05, 2009. Without hesitation the bank put my H4H ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.halobuy.info/2011/01/h4h-program-hope-or-hopeless/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Has the bill passed allowing me to put my home in a bankruptcy?</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Question by In Foreclosure: Has the bill passed allowing me to put my home in a bankruptcy? HR 1106 has a clause allowing one to put their primary residence into a bankruptcy, therefore lowering the monthly payment to an affordable &#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.howtostopcollectioncalls.us/2010/12/27/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BANKRUPTCY - Issue Summary</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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On March 5, 2009, HR 1106, the &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009&#8221; was passed by the House 234-199, and then referred to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs committee. As of January 4, 2010, the Senate has not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://junes-real-estate-corner.blogspot.com/2010/12/bankruptcy-issue-summary.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Adjustable Boat | Boat Parts Online</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-21:/commentary/10170047</id>
    <updated>2010-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106 has a clause allowing one to put their primary residence into a bankruptcy, therefore lowering the monthly payment to an affordable one. At this time the wealthy can put a vacation home, boat and airplane into a bankruptcy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boatpartsonly.com/adjustable-boat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Brown Reaches Settlement With Wells Fargo Worth More Than $2 ...</title>
    <link href="http://foreclosures.realestaterama.com/brown-reaches-settlement-with-wells-fargo-worth-more-than-2-billion-to-californians-with-risky-adjustable-rate-mortgages.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congressman Louie Gohmert released the following statement following the House&amp;#39;s passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, a bill that allows ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://foreclosures.realestaterama.com/brown-reaches-settlement-with-wells-fargo-worth-more-than-2-billion-to-californians-with-risky-adjustable-rate-mortgages.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://swarthid.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Securitization case showing financial incentives for servicers of ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... for entering into a qualified loan modification or workout plan&amp;quot;); HR 1106 (draft of the Homes Act passed by the House) (&amp;quot;Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and notwithstanding any investment contract between a servicer and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bryllaw.blogspot.com/2010/12/securitization-case-showing-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How to save for a home?</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (H.R. 1106 or S. 896) is a recently enacted public law in the United States. On May 20, 2009, the Senate bill was signed into ... Casey&amp;#39;s Parents Save Home From Foreclosure - News Story ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hirby.com/how-to-save-for-a-home/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10170045</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unmortgageme.biz/blog/2010/12/20/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Additional Bankruptcy Relief for Homeowners in Foreclosure?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10170044</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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That may all change however, depending on the success of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Last March, the bill passed a House vote and was referred to the Senate for consideration via its companion bill S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prosklaw.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/additional-bankruptcy-relief-for-homeowners-in-foreclosure/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson Reminds Ohioans to Protect Their ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, DC - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) applauded the signing of H.R. 1106 (S.896), the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will help protect thousands of Central ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/12/16/insurance-director-mary-jo-hudson-reminds-ohioans-to-protect-their-homes-and-automobiles-from-winter-weather-ID011928.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Bankruptcy Reform Rube Goldberg Device</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10105559</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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On March 5, 2009, the House passed HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. While the bill?s purposes are laudatory, its drafting is tortured. This article will walk you through the bankruptcy-related provisions of the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bestbankruptcylawyer.blogspot.com/2010/12/bankruptcy-reform-rube-goldberg-device.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Adjustable Boat | Marine Parts Suppliers</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106 has a clause allowing one to put their primary residence into a bankruptcy, therefore lowering the monthly payment to an affordable one. At this time the wealthy can put a vacation home, boat and airplane into a bankruptcy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marinepartssuppliers.org/adjustable-boat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Florida&amp;#39;s Congressional Delegation on Civil Rights &#187; Florida ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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104 HR 1106: Modification of Home Loans in Bankruptcy 241 HR 1728: Predatory Mortgage Lending Reform 965 HR 4173: Consumer Financial Protection Agency 413 HR 4173: Financial Regulatory Overhaul 59 HR 2314: Native Hawaiian Sovereignty ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://quinnell.us/sspb/?p=9381&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hope Now</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-25:/commentary/9871174</id>
    <updated>2010-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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For those of us with VA loans-a bill hr 2oo appears to have been included in hr 1106 to get the necessary authorization needed to change the legislative authorization the VA needs to modify their loans. There are a few other types of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chihui.info/2010/11/26/hope-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H4h Program&#8230; Hope or Hopeless?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9705126</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Finally they did work on my H4H loan, approved it, and were about to send me mortgage papers until Congress decided to *improve* the H4H and the House initially passed HR 1106 on March 05, 2009. Without hesitation the bank put my H4H ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurance-proceeds.insurance4goo.com/insurance-proceeds-definition/h4h-program-hope-or-hopeless.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FHA Programs &#8211; Protecting Homes of US Families</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-05:/commentary/9660498</id>
    <updated>2010-11-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgage.insuranceonline101.com/mortgage-insurance-fha/fha-programs-protecting-homes-of-us-families.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Some Info for Mississippi Voters |</title>
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    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 1106. AND&#8230;&#8221;OBAMA CARE&#8221;. Health Care Reconciliation Act HR 4872. Health Care Reconciliation Act HR 4872. Mr. Childrers, a Democrat, voted against every wedge issue held by the majority of Democrats. His voting record is decidedly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://obtuseview.com/2010/11/03/some-info-for-mississippi-voters/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Hastings Alcee prevent Foreclosures. | House Refinance</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-31:/commentary/9559882</id>
    <updated>2010-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Today, the House will complete consideration of the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (HR 1106), which begins to put part of President Obamas Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law. The Obama plan will help up to 7 to 9 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://houserefinance.genesisdigg.com/rep-hastings-alcee-prevent-foreclosures/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vanguard Blogger Is Democratic Donor :: The Future of Capitalism</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9541411</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.futureofcapitalism.com/2010/10/vanguard-blogger-is-democratic-donor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Foreclose on Obama to Save the U.S.A. | Texas RealEstateRama</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-26:/commentary/9520120</id>
    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congressman Louie Gohmert released the following statement following the House&amp;#39;s passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, a bill that allows ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/10/27/foreclose-on-obama-to-save-the-usa-ID0456.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I have a voice &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Let the record speak</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9484794</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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11/05/2009, Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits HR 3548, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed &#8211; House (403 &#8211; 12). 03/05/2009, Mortgage Restructuring In Bankruptcy HR 1106, Y, Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ihaveavoice.net/?p=499&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>0 Comments - floridatoday.com | Opinion Matters | Florida Today&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9476332</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 1728. Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 H.R. 2847. Jobs for Main Street Act of 2009 H.R. 3962. Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009 H.R. 4173 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opinionmatters.flatoday.net/2010/10/use-your-voice-and-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Getting The Proper Level Of Home Insurance</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-22:/commentary/9530954</id>
    <updated>2010-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zunley.cn/insurance/getting-the-proper-level-of-home-insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Eric Can&amp;#39;tor wrong way forward</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-21:/commentary/9530955</id>
    <updated>2010-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Mortgage companies are honest in the practices in giving people these mortgages. Can&amp;#39;tor favors the restructure of bankruptcies for wealth people with yachts and villas, But Can&amp;#39;tor says NO the rest of Americans. (refer: HR 1106) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://knowyarole.blogspot.com/2010/10/eric-cantor-wrong-way-forward.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LOOK AT THE BIG SPENDER WHO IS BUYING SAM JOHNSON&amp;#39;S LUNCH! Wait a ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-21:/commentary/9510051</id>
    <updated>2010-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Emma Berry </name>
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H.R.1106 &#8211; Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 &#8211; a major part of the foreclosure prevention plan giving homeowners legal protection and against bank foreclosures so that they could save their homes. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=4725&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>If Liz were Queen | LOOK AT THE BIG SPENDER WHO BUYING SAM ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-21:/commentary/9458666</id>
    <updated>2010-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>If Liz were Queen </name>
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H.R.1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - a major part of the foreclosure prevention plan giving homeowners legal protection and against bank foreclosures so that they could save their homes. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5621&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NC-4: BJ Lawson in his own words | BlueNC</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluenc.com/nc-4-bj-lawson-his-own-words" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-19:/commentary/9458665</id>
    <updated>2010-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - Where North Carolina comes to think </name>
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H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, is a bill passed by the House that would allow bankruptcy judges to restructure mortgages on family homes to make them more affordable. Judicial modification is already possible in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/nc-4-bj-lawson-his-own-words&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Has the bill passed allowing me to put my home in a bankruptcy?</title>
    <link href="http://bankruptcyp.com/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-18:/commentary/9458667</id>
    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Banruptcy </name>
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HR 1106 has a subdivision allowing digit to place their direct act into a bankruptcy, thence cloudy the monthly commercialism to an inexpensive one. At this instance the wealthy crapper place a pass home, dish and plane into a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankruptcyp.com/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PS 102 American Government</title>
    <link href="http://ohlonecollegeps10201.blogspot.com/2010/10/presidential-power-often-increases-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9788327</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PS 102 American Government </name>
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A bill that attempts to follow up on his plan, H.R. 1106 &amp;#39;The Helping Families Save their Homes Act&amp;#39; has bankruptcy judges able modify mortgages. That said, more power may be appropriated to different departments in order to get the job ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ohlonecollegeps10201.blogspot.com/2010/10/presidential-power-often-increases-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rogers and voting</title>
    <link href="http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-4957-rogers-and-voting.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-16:/commentary/9476333</id>
    <updated>2010-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>City Pulse </name>
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Rogers&amp;#39; anti-worker, anti-middle class voting record doesn&amp;#39;t end with unemployment compensation issues. He left home owners out in the cold by voting against the Mortgage Restructuring in Bankruptcy bill (HR 1106) in March of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-4957-rogers-and-voting.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Beach Real Estate - Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-14:/commentary/9363273</id>
    <updated>2010-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Beach Property Real Estate </name>
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Sign &#959;&#965;r petition t&#959; &#406;&#1077;t Congress know t&#1211;&#1072;t &#1091;&#959;&#965; support Conyers bill, HR 1106. T&#1211;&#1077;&#1495;, call &#1091;&#959;&#965;r Congressional Representative &#1072;&#1495;&#1281; &#1072;&#1109;k &#1211;&#1110;m &#959;r &#1211;&#1077;r t&#959; vote f&#959;r &#1110;t. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find &#1091;&#959;&#965;r Congressional Represe&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beachpropertyrealestate.net/86491/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Foreclosure Crisis &amp;#39;A Legal Impossibility&amp;#39;, Ritholtz Says (WATCH)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-11:/commentary/9363274</id>
    <updated>2010-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business on HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, was a bill passed by the House that would have allowed bankruptcy judges to restructure mortgages on family homes to make them more affordable. Judicial modification is already ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/12/foreclosure-crisi_n_759372.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Clinton For Arcuri</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitaltonight.com/2010/10/bill-clinton-for-arcuri/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-10:/commentary/9559881</id>
    <updated>2010-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capital Tonight </name>
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H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, was a bill passed by the House that would have allowed bankruptcy judges to restructure mortgages on family homes to make them more affordable. Judicial modification is already ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitaltonight.com/2010/10/bill-clinton-for-arcuri/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Defeat Buck McKeon | Rep. McKeon Voted Against Every Bill to Help ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thebuckstopsnow.org/2010/10/rep-mckeon-voted-against-every-bill-to-help-middle-class/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-07:/commentary/9309261</id>
    <updated>2010-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Buck Stops Now </name>
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H.R. 1106. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. BUCK VOTED &#8220;NO&#8221;. H.R. 1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 &#8211; Conference Report. BUCK VOTED &#8220;NO&#8221;. H.R. 1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 &#8211; House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebuckstopsnow.org/2010/10/rep-mckeon-voted-against-every-bill-to-help-middle-class/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MoveOn Turns Guns On Democrats Who Have Chamber&amp;#39;s Backing</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/08/moveon-turns-guns-on-demo_n_756254.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-07:/commentary/9309260</id>
    <updated>2010-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post | Full News Feed </name>
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H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, was a bill passed by the House that would have allowed bankruptcy judges to restructure mortgages on family homes to make them more affordable. Judicial modification is already ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/08/moveon-turns-guns-on-demo_n_756254.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Brady Aims to Create a Better Environment for Local CRE Lending ...</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/10/07/brady-aims-to-create-a-better-environment-for-local-cre-lending-and-investment-ID0443.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-06:/commentary/9292158</id>
    <updated>2010-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas </name>
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congressman Louie Gohmert released the following statement following the House&amp;#39;s passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, a bill that allows ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/10/07/brady-aims-to-create-a-better-environment-for-local-cre-lending-and-investment-ID0443.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help On The Way for Homeowners Unable to Refinance At Today&amp;#39;s Low ...</title>
    <link href="http://twohummingbirds.com/2010/10/04/help-on-the-way-for-homeowners-unable-to-refinance-at-todays-low-rates/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-03:/commentary/10005738</id>
    <updated>2010-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Two Humming Birds Realty </name>
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H.R. 1106 &#8211; the Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act &#8212; is being examined as a way for homeowners to refinance their current high-interest-rate loans to take advantage of the historically low rates available today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://twohummingbirds.com/2010/10/04/help-on-the-way-for-homeowners-unable-to-refinance-at-todays-low-rates/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hanover Conservative Caucus: Why Can&amp;#39;tor Can&amp;#39;t debate or hold Town ...</title>
    <link href="http://hanoverconservativecaucus.blogspot.com/2010/10/why-cantor-cant-debate-or-hold-town.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-03:/commentary/9275715</id>
    <updated>2010-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hanover Conservative Caucus </name>
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(2009) HR 1106 Mortgage Restructuring In Bankruptcy - &amp;quot;Grants bankruptcy court judges the authority to reduce interest rates or extend the repayment period up to 40 years for mortgages&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Prohibits aid to homeowners who are able to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hanoverconservativecaucus.blogspot.com/2010/10/why-cantor-cant-debate-or-hold-town.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Durango Herald News, Tracking Congress How members stood on the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.durangoherald.com/sections/Opinion/2010/10/03/Tracking_Congress_How_members_stood_on_the_top_financial_votes_of_20082010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-02:/commentary/9334216</id>
    <updated>2010-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Durangoherald.com </name>
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(HR 1106). 7. Executive Pay Limits: Voting 247-171, members on April 1, 2009, passed a bill to limit executive compensation at certain firms receiving bailouts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program. The bill exempted community banks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.durangoherald.com/sections/Opinion/2010/10/03/Tracking_Congress_How_members_stood_on_the_top_financial_votes_of_20082010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Open letter to BJ Lawson | BlueNC</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluenc.com/open-letter-bj-lawson" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-02:/commentary/9292159</id>
    <updated>2010-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - Where North Carolina comes to think </name>
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H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, is a bill passed by the House that would allow bankruptcy judges to restructure mortgages on family homes to make them more affordable. Judicial modification is already possible in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/open-letter-bj-lawson&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Durango Herald News, Tracking Congress How members stood on the ...</title>
    <link href="http://durangoherald.com/sections/Opinion/2010/10/03/Tracking_Congress_How_members_stood_on_the_top_financial_votes_of_20082010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-02:/commentary/9275714</id>
    <updated>2010-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Durangoherald.com </name>
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(HR 1106). 7. Executive Pay Limits: Voting 247-171, members on April 1, 2009, passed a bill to limit executive compensation at certain firms receiving bailouts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program. The bill exempted community banks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://durangoherald.com/sections/Opinion/2010/10/03/Tracking_Congress_How_members_stood_on_the_top_financial_votes_of_20082010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 1106 Bill to Help Troubled Homeowners</title>
    <link href="http://canadiandebtconsolidation.loanconsolidationconsult.com/hr-1106-bill-to-help-troubled-homeowners/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-01:/commentary/9334215</id>
    <updated>2010-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>canadian debt consolidation </name>
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There&amp;#39;s more potential relief in sight for homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments: In a tight, party-lined vote the US House of Representatives passed HR 1106. The legislation, as it&amp;#39;s currently written, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://canadiandebtconsolidation.loanconsolidationconsult.com/hr-1106-bill-to-help-troubled-homeowners/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lawmakers and financial votes: A scorecard :: Pioneer Press ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/2752150,pioneer-press-financials-093010-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-30:/commentary/9259115</id>
    <updated>2010-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grayslake Review :: News :: </name>
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(HR 1106). 7. Executive Pay Limits: Voting 247-171, members on April 1, 2009, passed a bill to limit executive compensation at certain firms receiving bailouts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program. The bill exempted community banks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/2752150,pioneer-press-financials-093010-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Klein Leads Full Florida Delegation, Including All Democrats and ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/09/30/klein-leads-full-florida-delegation-including-all-democrats-and-republicans-in-call-for-action-on-homeowners%E2%80%99-defense-act-ID010702.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9235540</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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Washington, DC - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) applauded the signing of H.R. 1106 (S.896), the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will help protect thousands of Central ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/09/30/klein-leads-full-florida-delegation-including-all-democrats-and-republicans-in-call-for-action-on-homeowners%E2%80%99-defense-act-ID010702.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers and financial votes: A scorecard :: Pioneer Press ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/2749188,pioneer-press-financials-093010-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-26:/commentary/9200551</id>
    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Doings Elmhurst :: News :: </name>
    </author>
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(HR 1106). 7. Executive Pay Limits: Voting 247-171, members on April 1, 2009, passed a bill to limit executive compensation at certain firms receiving bailouts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program. The bill exempted community banks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/2749188,pioneer-press-financials-093010-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Guide to S.C. Congressional officials&amp;#39; economic voting records for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0926-financial-votes-story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-24:/commentary/9235539</id>
    <updated>2010-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Local News | The Aiken Standard </name>
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(HR 1106) 7. Executive Pay Limits: Voting 247-171, members on April 1, 2009, passed a bill to limit executive compensation at certain firms receiving bailouts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program. The bill exempted community banks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0926-financial-votes-story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PART 3 of my Diary on Gary Peters HR 1106, Bankruptcy Rules ...</title>
    <link href="http://garypetersdiary.blogspot.com/2010/09/part-3-of-my-diary-on-gary-peters-hr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-22:/commentary/9734409</id>
    <updated>2010-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DIARY ABOUT CONGRESSMAN GARY PETERS </name>
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So Congressman, about your YES vote on HR 1106, allowing a bankruptcy judge to modify the principle and interest on a mortgage. Have you thought through this one? Why would a lender make a 30-year loan knowing the Federal Government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://garypetersdiary.blogspot.com/2010/09/part-3-of-my-diary-on-gary-peters-hr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Diary about Gary Peters, Part III | RedState</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/rottitoo/2010/09/23/diary-about-gary-peters-part-iii/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-22:/commentary/9182311</id>
    <updated>2010-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rottitoo's Diary </name>
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So Congressman, about your YES vote on HR 1106, allowing a bankruptcy judge to modify the principle and interest on a mortgage. Have you thought through this one? Why would a lender make a 30-year loan knowing the Federal Government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/rottitoo/2010/09/23/diary-about-gary-peters-part-iii/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field | Foreclosure Resources ...</title>
    <link href="http://foreclosure-mitigation-services.com/foreclosure-resources/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-22:/commentary/9174964</id>
    <updated>2010-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forclosure MitigationForclosure Mitigation </name>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and question him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://foreclosure-mitigation-services.com/foreclosure-resources/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Could Mortgage Cramdowns Solve Foreclosure Crisis? | Mortgage ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9160685</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Rates &amp; Trends: Mortgage Blog </name>
    </author>
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John Conyers (D-MI) introduced legislation in the House that would allow for residential stripdowns (H.R. 1106, &#8220;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009&#8243;). The bill passed the house by was rejected by the Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.totalmortgage.com/blog/mortgage-rates/could-mortgage-cramdowns-solve-foreclosure-crisis/6541&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 1106 [110th]: Promotion Responsibility for Our U.S. Aviation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-1106" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9129126</id>
    <updated>2010-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GovTrack.us Tracked Events </name>
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14 Feb 2007 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-1106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Heath Shuler Key Votes :: Scrutiny Hooligans</title>
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    <updated>2010-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Scrutiny Hooligans </name>
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HR 1106 / S896 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, Passed - HR1586 Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, 2009, Passed - HR1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, 2009, Passed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://scrutinyhooligans.us/2010/09/14/heath-shuler-key-votes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-09:/commentary/9086537</id>
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Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House&amp;#39;s passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/09/10/pelosi-%E2%80%98administration%E2%80%99s-housing-investment-demonstrates-commitment-to-stable-communities-affordable-housing%E2%80%99-ID010417.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... (H.R. 1728) Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009; (H.R. 1664) Pay for Performance Act of 2009; (H.R. 1586) A Bill To Impose An Additional Tax On Bonuses Received From TARP Recipients of 2009; (H.R. 1106) Helping ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsider.com/john-boehner-tax-freeze-2010-9&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Sam Johnson voted against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill authorized bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of mortgages made on home owners&amp;#39; primary residence. This bill doesn&amp;#39;t &#8220;raise taxes&#8221; or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=3728&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Sam Johnson voted against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill authorized bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of mortgages made on home owners&amp;#39; primary residence. This bill doesn&amp;#39;t &#8220;raise taxes&#8221; or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5492&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9063743</id>
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38, Continuing Resolution of 2009; HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; HR 146, Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.&amp;quot; There are eleven lobbyists listed, including Armey and his former congressional staffer Jean ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=126597&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-30:/commentary/9705127</id>
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HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 TOPICS: Consumers, Debt &amp;amp; Bankruptcy, Housing, Mortgage lending, Personal bankruptcy / NAY / NO HR 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 &#8211; Conference Report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jaio.info/the-saturday-afternoon-post-who-darrell-issa-really-represents/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON POST: Who DARRELL ISSA REALLY Represents!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-30:/commentary/9043119</id>
    <updated>2010-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. TOPICS: Consumers, Debt &amp;amp; Bankruptcy, Housing, Mortgage lending, Personal bankruptcy / NAY / NO H.R. 1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Conference Report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jackjodell.blogspot.com/2010/08/who-darrell-issa-really-represents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Terms Of Foreclosure | stop my foreclosure - stop nod news</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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just wait for hr&#8230;1106 passes ! and all you crooks will be out of biz!! Reply &amp;middot; coxgirl67 says: August 31, 2010 at 3:26 am. dont even talk about lowering PRINCIPAL!that&amp;#39;s what it&amp;#39;s called principal! not mortgage! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stopnod.info/the-terms-of-foreclosure&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-28:/commentary/9129127</id>
    <updated>2010-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freeonline-e-books.netfirms.com/blog/2010/08/29/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 1106 Bill to Help Troubled Homeowners</title>
    <link href="http://ncchapter13bankruptcy.articles14.com/nc-chapter-articles/hr-1106-bill-to-help-troubled-homeowners.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-27:/commentary/9063742</id>
    <updated>2010-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Nc Chapter 13 Bankruptcy </name>
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There&amp;#39;s more potential relief in sight for homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments: In a tight, party-lined vote the US House of Representatives passed HR 1106. The legislation, as it&amp;#39;s currently written, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ncchapter13bankruptcy.articles14.com/nc-chapter-articles/hr-1106-bill-to-help-troubled-homeowners.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MN-03 : Paulsen Wins Look-At-Me Award &#171; MN Political Roundtable</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-16:/commentary/8942532</id>
    <updated>2010-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, HR 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009, HR 3221 Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, HR 4173 Wall Street Accountability and Consumer Protection ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mnpoliticalroundtable.com/?p=1651&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON POST: Who VIRGINIA FOXX REALLY Represents!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-10:/commentary/8906171</id>
    <updated>2010-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON POST </name>
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H.R. 1106. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. TOPICS: Consumers, Debt &amp;amp; Bankruptcy, Housing, Mortgage lending, Personal bankruptcy /NAY NO H.R. 1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Conference Report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jackjodell.blogspot.com/2010/08/who-virginia-foxx-really-represents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Is Mike Castle Out Of Touch With The - DelawarePolitics.net ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-09:/commentary/8912521</id>
    <updated>2010-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106-Mortgage Modification Bill H. Con Res 85-Republican Budget Substitute H.R. 1913-Hate Crimes Bill H.R. 626-Parental Leave For Federal Employees H.R. 2751-Cash For Clunkers H.R. 2847-Legal Services Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delawarepolitics.net/is-mike-castle-out-of-touch-with-the-average-citizen/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-07:/commentary/8884734</id>
    <updated>2010-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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just wait for hr&#8230;1106 passes ! and all you crooks will be out of biz!! #8 written by coxgirl67. August 8, 2010 - 6:47 am. dont even talk about lowering PRINCIPAL!that&amp;#39;s what it&amp;#39;s called principal! not mortgage! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.creditfacts.ws/?p=161116&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field</title>
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    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.quicksale-homes.com/2010/08/05/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ANOTHER REPORT ON THE &#8220;VALUES&#8221; OF THE TRES AMIGOS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8888514</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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All three of the Texas Tres Amigos voted against HR 1106 Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009&#8211;A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability&#8211;a bill that has become law, but no thanks to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=2951&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>If Liz were Queen | ANOTHER REPORT ON THE &#8220;VALUES&#8221; OF THE TRES AMIGOS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8843917</id>
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All three of the Texas Tres Amigos voted against H.R. 1106 Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009&#8211;A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability&#8211;a bill that has become law, but no thanks to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5412&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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(2009) HR 1106 Mortgage Restructuring In Bankruptcy - &amp;quot;Grants bankruptcy court judges the authority to reduce interest rates or extend the repayment period up to 40 years for mortgages&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Prohibits aid to homeowners who are able to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hanoverconservativecaucus.blogspot.com/2010/08/why-is-this-man-smiling.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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For example: Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that pe0ple who live on Main Street deserve to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=2854&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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For example: Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that pe0ple who live on Main Street deserve to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5406&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Washington, DC - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) applauded the signing of H.R. 1106 (S.896), the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will help protect thousands of Central ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/07/29/kosmas-calls-for-action-to-stabilize-commercial-real-estate-market-help-small-businesses-ID0505.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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On March 7th, bill HR 1106 passed in the House by a vote of 234-191. McNerney backed this important legislation aimed at addressing the American mortgage and housing crisis. He voted to crack down on predatory lending and authored ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.andrea-stuart.com/2010/07/congressman-mcnerney-peoples-voice.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>IMAGINE IF PALIN HAD SAID THIS &#187; Just Watch the Game Blog</title>
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She voted &#8220;Yes&#8221; on HR 1106, which authorized bankruptcy judges to invalidate contracts and restructure mortgages at whim, which if you don&amp;#39;t think that cost you some waste, you must not either pay rent or have a mortgage or a bank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justwatchthegame.com/blog/imagine-if-palin-had-said-this&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. TOPICS: Consumers, Debt &amp;amp; Bankruptcy, Housing, Mortgage lending, Personal bankruptcy NAY/NO The list goes on and on and on and on. Bachmann CONSISTENTLY votes against individuals ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jackjodell.blogspot.com/2010/07/who-michele-bachmann-really-represents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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What Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t mention on his brag sheet is that he doesn&amp;#39;t think that people who live on Main Street deserved to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5372&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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What Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t mention on his brag sheet is that he doesn&amp;#39;t think that people who live on Main Street deserved to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against HR 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=2568&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8681904</id>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financelogger.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field-12050.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DownWithTyranny!: Let&amp;#39;s See Glenn Beck And John Boehner Blame ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8677411</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DownWithTyranny! </name>
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&amp;quot;As I sat and listened to the debate on H.R. 1106 on Thursday,&amp;quot; wrote Betsy Muse, &amp;quot;I could not believe my ears. North Carolina Rep. Virginia Foxx blamed the mortgage crisis on the welfare mentality of dishonest borrowers who never ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2010/07/lets-see-glenn-beck-and-john-boehner.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage Hr - To The Students From The 20 Hr Prelicensing Class At ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.homemortgagerefinancingonline.com/58261/mortgage-hr/to-the-students-from-the-20-hr-prelicensing-class-at-firstam.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-03:/commentary/8630049</id>
    <updated>2010-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Home Mortgage Refinancing Online </name>
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Resolved, That during further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent Mortgage Hr foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability, pursuant to House Resolution 190, amendment number 1 printed in House Report 111-21 shall ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homemortgagerefinancingonline.com/58261/mortgage-hr/to-the-students-from-the-20-hr-prelicensing-class-at-firstam.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field | FinanceMoz.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-14:/commentary/8502589</id>
    <updated>2010-06-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Finance Moz </name>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financemoz.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pelosi Statement Following House Passage of the Federal Housing ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8480838</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House&amp;#39;s passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/10/pelosi-statement-following-house-passage-of-the-federal-housing-administration-reform-act-ID08982.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that Families deserve any help</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-07:/commentary/8480839</id>
    <updated>2010-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emma Berry </name>
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Sam Johnson voted against HR 1106 Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009&#8211;A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability&#8211;a bill that has become law, but no thanks to Sam Johnson. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=2336&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field</title>
    <link href="http://ethicalforeclosurefortunes.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8460241</id>
    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethical Foreclosure Fortunes </name>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ethicalforeclosurefortunes.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field | Challanging.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.challanging.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8454759</id>
    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Challanging.com </name>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.challanging.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ideas, Observations, &amp;amp; Mental Machinations: THE CASE AGAINST LYNN ...</title>
    <link href="http://ideas-observations--mentalmachinati.blogspot.com/2010/06/case-against-lynn-jenkins-chapter-2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-04:/commentary/8720395</id>
    <updated>2010-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ideas, Observations, &amp; Mental Machinations </name>
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H.R. 1106, the Helping American Families Save Their Homes Act passed the House by a vote of 234 to 191. This bill offered American families a moratorium on mortgage foreclosures, modification of residential mortgages, specified how TARP ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ideas-observations--mentalmachinati.blogspot.com/2010/06/case-against-lynn-jenkins-chapter-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Goods on Virginia Foxx &#171; Stokes Democrats</title>
    <link href="http://stokesdemocrats.com/2010/05/24/the-goods-on-virginia-foxx/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8364356</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Stokes Democrats </name>
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Virginia Foxx voted against the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (H.R.1106), which allowed judges to modify mortgage loans for bankrupt homeowners; and,. WHEREAS, Rep. Virginia Foxx voted against reauthorization of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stokesdemocrats.com/2010/05/24/the-goods-on-virginia-foxx/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gresham Barrett&amp;#39;s complete voting record</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8378779</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Non-Standard Politics </name>
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On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 190 Providing for consideration of HR 1106 to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Feb 26, 2009 11:52 AM (Passed 238-183, 10 not voting) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nonstandardpolitics.com/blog/398&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Representation That Money Can Buy</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8681905</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WataugaWatch </name>
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Virginia Foxx voted against the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (HR1106), which allowed judges to modify mortgage loans for bankrupt homeowners; and, WHEREAS, Rep. Virginia Foxx voted against reauthorization of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.wataugawatch.net/2010/05/representation-that-money-can-buy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Twice as many homeowners were kicked out of Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8378778</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emma Berry </name>
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Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that pe0ple who live on Main Street deserve to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against HR 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to modify the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=1843&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>If Liz were Queen | Twice as many homeowners were kicked out of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8324155</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>If Liz were Queen </name>
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Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that pe0ple who live on Main Street deserve to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to modify the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5256&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.5146: To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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She was one of only 15 members of the House to vote &#8220;No&#8221; on HR 5146 which banned Members of Congress from taking a cost of living pay increase for fiscal year 2010-2011. Fortunately, the vote passed. She voted &#8220;Yes&#8221; on HR 1106, . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h5146/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Who says that freshman Congress people don&amp;#39;t have power to make a ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8314100</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emma Berry </name>
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Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that pe0ple who live on Main Street deserve to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against HR 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to modify the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=1738&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>If Liz were Queen | Who says that freshman Congress people don&amp;#39;t ...</title>
    <link href="http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5250" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8296645</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>If Liz were Queen </name>
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Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that pe0ple who live on Main Street deserve to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to modify the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5250&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Scott Votes for Energy Savings | U.S. States ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/07/congressman-scott-votes-for-energy-savings-ID08471.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8266516</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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... over the next four years&#8212;with potentially 5 million homes lost through foreclosure or short sales&#8212;Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) today voted for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed by a vote of 234 to. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/07/congressman-scott-votes-for-energy-savings-ID08471.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Defeat Buck McKeon | Bucking Jobs | The Buck Stops Now</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8235731</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Buck Stops Now </name>
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In the meantime, McKeon voted against expanding the ability of bankruptcy judges to alter terms of mortgages on people&amp;#39;s homes (H.R. 1106), thereby increasing the number of homeless families in America while protecting the financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebuckstopsnow.org/2010/05/bucking-jobs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Boyd Expands Home Ownership Opportunities for Rural Families</title>
    <link href="http://www.obamahousingstimulus.net/boyd-expands-home-ownership-opportunities-for-rural-families" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-30:/commentary/8252191</id>
    <updated>2010-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Obama Housing Stimulus </name>
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Washington, DC &#8211; May 21, 2009 &#8211; (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) applauded the signing of HR 1106 (S.896), the Helping Families Save their Homes Act. the legislation will help protect thousands of Central ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.obamahousingstimulus.net/boyd-expands-home-ownership-opportunities-for-rural-families&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Boyd Expands Home Ownership Opportunities for Rural Families ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/04/28/boyd-expands-home-ownership-opportunities-for-rural-families-ID08319.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8225439</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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Washington, DC - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) applauded the signing of H.R. 1106 (S.896), the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will help protect thousands of Central ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/04/28/boyd-expands-home-ownership-opportunities-for-rural-families-ID08319.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage Cramdowns &#8211; Another Foreclosure Dead End</title>
    <link href="http://www.simplymodify.org/?p=229" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8205133</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>www.SimplyModify.org </name>
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Author: The Mortgage Insider Mortgage cramdowns or the ability for a bankruptcy judge to modify the terms of a mortgage, was included in a bill (HR 1106 &#8211; &#8220;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009&#8243;) passed by the House recently. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.simplymodify.org/?p=229&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Boyd Expands Home Ownership Opportunities for Rural Families</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8197389</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Foreclosure Nightmare </name>
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Washington, DC &#8211; May 21, 2009 &#8211; (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) applauded the signing of H.R. 1106 (S.896), the Helping Families Save their Homes Act. the legislation will help protect thousands of Central ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myforeclosurenightmare.com/boyd-expands-home-ownership-opportunities-for-rural-families&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Republicans Ought to be Embarrassed about their Record on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/04/28/house-republicans-ought-to-be-embarrassed-about-their-record-on-fannie-and-freddie-ID07061.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8197388</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; The House passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 on March 5 by a vote of 234-191. H.R. 1106 contains the long sought reform of bankruptcy law that would allow bankruptcy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/04/28/house-republicans-ought-to-be-embarrassed-about-their-record-on-fannie-and-freddie-ID07061.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DIY Mortgage Loan Modification Homeowners BEWARE | 47776 Finance</title>
    <link href="http://finance.47776.net/2010/04/diy-mortgage-loan-modification-homeowners-beware/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8170115</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>47776 Finance </name>
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just wait for hr&#8230;1106 passes ! and all you crooks will be out of biz!! coxgirl67. April 24th, 2010 at 14:49. dont even talk about lowering PRINCIPAL!that&amp;#39;s what it&amp;#39;s called principal! not mortgage! I have a attorney and guess what &#8230;they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://finance.47776.net/2010/04/diy-mortgage-loan-modification-homeowners-beware/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>If Liz were Queen | Wall Street Bankers, true to their ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8096099</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>If Liz were Queen </name>
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It would seem so, he voted against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of mortgages made on homeowners&amp;#39; primary residences, a practice which is barred by current ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5221&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wall Street Bankers, true to their hypocritical nature, are now ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8089099</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emma Berry </name>
    </author>
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It would seem so, he voted against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of mortgages made on homeowners&amp;#39; primary residences, a practice which is barred by current ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=1394&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Halvorson has tough campaign ahead of her | Chicago Daily Observer</title>
    <link href="http://www.cdobs.com/archive/syndicated/halvorson-has-tough-campaign-ahead-of-her/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8081100</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Chicago Daily Observer </name>
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HR 1106, Y, Y, Mortgage Restructuring in Bankruptcy (Grants bankruptcy judges extended powers to alter the terms of Private Sector mortgages). HR 12, Y, Y, Vote for Employment Discrimination Amendments (removes limits on Punitive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdobs.com/archive/syndicated/halvorson-has-tough-campaign-ahead-of-her/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Alcee Hastings on Preventing Foreclosures</title>
    <link href="http://links.homevideomarketing.com/27258/rep-alcee-hastings-on-preventing-foreclosures/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8081101</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Home Video Marketing </name>
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Today, the House will complete consideration of the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (HR 1106), which begins to put part of President Obamas Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law. The Obama plan will help up to 7 to 9 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://links.homevideomarketing.com/27258/rep-alcee-hastings-on-preventing-foreclosures/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Halvorson has a tough campaign ahead of her. &#171; The Scared ...</title>
    <link href="http://thescaredconservative.wordpress.com/2010/04/09/halvorson-has-a-tough-campaign-ahead-of-her/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8072506</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Scared Conservative (political rantings...... </name>
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HR 1106, Y, Y, Mortgage Restructuring in Bankruptcy (Grants bankruptcy judges extended powers to alter the terms of Private Sector mortgages). HR 12, Y, Y, Vote for Employment Discrimination Amendments (removes limits on Punitive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thescaredconservative.wordpress.com/2010/04/09/halvorson-has-a-tough-campaign-ahead-of-her/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Florida Realtors Research Study on Foreclosures: Project Hopes to ...</title>
    <link href="http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/04/06/florida-realtors-research-study-on-foreclosures-project-hopes-to-help-florida-families-reduce-foreclosures-ID0414.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8072507</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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Washington, DC - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) applauded the signing of H.R. 1106 (S.896), the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will help protect thousands of Central ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/04/06/florida-realtors-research-study-on-foreclosures-project-hopes-to-help-florida-families-reduce-foreclosures-ID0414.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Project Vote Smart - Representative Cynthia M. Lummis - Voting ...</title>
    <link href="http://corbly.posterous.com/project-vote-smart-representative-cynthia-m-l" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7966550</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>corbly's posterous </name>
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11/05/2009, Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits HR 3548, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed - House (403 - 12). 03/05/2009, Mortgage Restructuring In Bankruptcy HR 1106, N, Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corbly.posterous.com/project-vote-smart-representative-cynthia-m-l&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>If Liz were Queen | From the viewpoints of Sam Johnson and Mr ...</title>
    <link href="http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5197" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7961209</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>If Liz were Queen </name>
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Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that people who live on Main Street deserve to have their homes saved and he proved it by voting against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act.&#8221; This bill authorizes bankruptcy courts to modify the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=5197&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Never~Eat~Alone: Project Vote Smart - Representative Cynthia M ...</title>
    <link href="http://never-eat-alone-corbly.blogspot.com/2010/03/project-vote-smart-representative.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7961205</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Never~Eat~Alone </name>
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11/05/2009, Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits HR 3548, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed - House (403 - 12). 03/05/2009, Mortgage Restructuring In Bankruptcy HR 1106, N, Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://never-eat-alone-corbly.blogspot.com/2010/03/project-vote-smart-representative.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WHERE DO SAM JOHNSON AND EMMA BERRY DIFFER? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS</title>
    <link href="http://emmaberry.org/?p=1212" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7951287</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emma Berry </name>
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Sam Johnson doesn&amp;#39;t think that you deserve to have your home saved and he proved it by voting against H.R. 1106 &#8220;Helping Families Save their Homes Act&#8221; The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act authorizes bankruptcy courts to modify the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=1212&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US Constitution- the mini series; Article 1, Sections 1&amp;amp;2 | LIBAW ...</title>
    <link href="http://libaw.com/media/us-constitution-the-mini-series-article-1-sections-12/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7923327</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LIBAW Music </name>
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Absolutely! Representative McKinney is in search of a co-sponsor for HR-1106 to do just that. I know John Culberson (the rep for my distirct in Texas) won&amp;#39;t, but my asking him lets him know the pressures ON!!!! skinnychef says: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libaw.com/media/us-constitution-the-mini-series-article-1-sections-12/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Twitter Echos With The Moaning and Gnashing Of Conservative Teeth ...</title>
    <link href="http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/twitter-alive-moaning-and-gnashing-co" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7923318</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Crooks and Liars </name>
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Cynthia McKinney also filed articles of impeachment during the 109th Congress, HR 1106. All of these measures are still viewable at the thomas.loc.gov site. Login or register to reply. P.S.. Mon, 03/22/2010 - 08:14 &#8212; Susan J. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/twitter-alive-moaning-and-gnashing-co&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#187; Nelson Mullins Riley &amp;amp; Scarborough, LLP - Attorneys at Law</title>
    <link href="http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gold-dome-report-for-march-17-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7951288</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nelson Mullins Newsletters </name>
    </author>
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Larry O&amp;#39;Neal (R-Bonaire) presented his HR 1106 to the House. HR 1106 is an urging resolution to congress to adopt an &amp;quot;Honor and Remember&amp;quot; Flag for the service members that have fallen in service to our country. HR 1106 passed 159 to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gold-dome-report-for-march-17-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Nelson Mullins Riley &amp;amp; Scarborough, LLP - &#187; Nelson Mullins Riley ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nmrs.com/newsletters/gold-dome-report-for-march-17-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7942005</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nelson Mullins Newsletters </name>
    </author>
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Larry O&amp;#39;Neal (R-Bonaire) presented his HR 1106 to the House. HR 1106 is an urging resolution to congress to adopt an &amp;quot;Honor and Remember&amp;quot; Flag for the service members that have fallen in service to our country. HR 1106 passed 159 to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nmrs.com/newsletters/gold-dome-report-for-march-17-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Votes Against Bankruptcy Modification | Legal Law News</title>
    <link href="http://www.legallawhelp.com/news/2010/03/17/congress-votes-against-bankruptcy-modification/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7877838</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legal Law News </name>
    </author>
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If you want to compare your Representative&amp;#39;s vote today with that on H.R. 1106, go to http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll104.xml to see their earlier vote. Of course, there were a number of variables associated with today&amp;#39;s vote that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legallawhelp.com/news/2010/03/17/congress-votes-against-bankruptcy-modification/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reps. Matsui, Ehlers Introduce Legislation to Protect American ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/03/12/reps-matsui-ehlers-introduce-legislation-to-protect-american-families-from-the-high-use-of-formaldehyde-in-household-furniture-ID0573.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7838100</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California </name>
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Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House&amp;#39;s passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/03/12/reps-matsui-ehlers-introduce-legislation-to-protect-american-families-from-the-high-use-of-formaldehyde-in-household-furniture-ID0573.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Other World: non-HOF Profile Derby #13: Buddy Bell</title>
    <link href="http://dansotherworld.blogspot.com/2010/03/non-hof-profile-derby-13-buddy-bell.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7838099</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Other World </name>
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The Final Numbers: Hit .279/.341/.406 (109 OPS+) with 201 HR, 1106 RBI, 1151 R and 836/776 BB/K ratio. Why He Should be Remembered:A strong fielding third baseman who can basically be considered as a poorman&amp;#39;s version of Brooks Robinson ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dansotherworld.blogspot.com/2010/03/non-hof-profile-derby-13-buddy-bell.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Has the bill passed allowing me to put my home in a bankruptcy?</title>
    <link href="http://findbankruptcyalternatives.com/247" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/7829771</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Find Bankruptcy Alternatives </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106 has a clause allowing one to put their primary residence into a bankruptcy, therefore lowering the monthly payment to an affordable one. At this time the wealthy can put a vacation home, boat and airplane into a bankruptcy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://findbankruptcyalternatives.com/247&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi: Treasury Allocation to California is Step in Right ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/03/09/pelosi-treasury-allocation-to-california-is-step-in-right-direction-for-many-families-at-risk-of-losing-their-homes-ID0570.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-08:/commentary/7819844</id>
    <updated>2010-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House&amp;#39;s passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/03/09/pelosi-treasury-allocation-to-california-is-step-in-right-direction-for-many-families-at-risk-of-losing-their-homes-ID0570.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Loan Modifications Are Impeding Economic Recovery &#8211; Wake Up ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.financialcrisistalkcenter.com/2010/02/resolving-the-housing-crisis-%E2%80%93-one-year-later-%E2%80%93-they-don%E2%80%99t-get-it/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-25:/commentary/7898689</id>
    <updated>2010-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>financialcrisistalkcenter.com </name>
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To consider this legislation as part of a larger housing package, on February 23, 2009, Representative John Conyers (MI) introduced H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. If enacted, this legislation would include ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financialcrisistalkcenter.com/2010/02/resolving-the-housing-crisis-%E2%80%93-one-year-later-%E2%80%93-they-don%E2%80%99t-get-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CMC Congress Course: Second Assignment</title>
    <link href="http://gov101.blogspot.com/2010/02/second-assignment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7585335</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CMC Congress Course </name>
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HR 1 &#8211; economic stimulus; HR 2 &#8211; SCHIP; HR 1106 &#8211; mortgage relief; HR 2454 &#8211; climate change; HR 3221 &#8211; student aid; S 181 -- wage discrimination. Instead of giving a mere chronology, tell why the measure moved or stalled. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gov101.blogspot.com/2010/02/second-assignment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Blue Dog Markey: All bark; no bite</title>
    <link href="http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2010/02/blue-dog-markey-all-bark-no-bite/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-12:/commentary/7697319</id>
    <updated>2010-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Amy Oliver Show </name>
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Markey played the same game with HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which allows bankruptcy courts to modify mortgage contracts. She enabled democrat leadership when she voted no to recommit and yes to proceed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.amyolivershow.com/2010/02/blue-dog-markey-all-bark-no-bite/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Blue Dog Markey: All bark; no bite</title>
    <link href="http://www.peoplespresscollective.org/2010/02/blue-dog-markey-all-bark-no-bite/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-12:/commentary/7601242</id>
    <updated>2010-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Peoples Press Collective </name>
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Markey played the same game with HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which allows bankruptcy courts to modify mortgage contracts. She enabled democrat leadership when she voted no to recommit and yes to proceed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.peoplespresscollective.org/2010/02/blue-dog-markey-all-bark-no-bite/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bankruptcy Attorney Information</title>
    <link href="http://filebankruptcyonline.voxtropolis.com/staging/2010/02/06/bankruptcy-attorney-information/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-05:/commentary/7549684</id>
    <updated>2010-02-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>File Bankruptcy Online </name>
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But on March 5, 2009, the US House of Representatives passed a bill (HR 1106) which would permit bankruptcy judges to either reduce the amount owed or the interest rate on a home mortgage. A typical cure method under current law would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://filebankruptcyonline.voxtropolis.com/staging/2010/02/06/bankruptcy-attorney-information/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NEREJ - IREM looks back on 2009 legislative victories</title>
    <link href="http://nerej.com/38244" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7534854</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New England Real Estate Journal </name>
    </author>
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Tenant Protections When Renting Foreclosed Property - A bill known as the Helping Families Save Their Home Act of 2009 ((H.R. 1106 or S. 896), which became law on May 20th, 2009, included provisions to protect tenants from eviction as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nerej.com/38244&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In Committee Today: Wednesday, February 3, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://swgapolitics.com/index/2010/02/03/in-committee-today-wednesday-february-3-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7497868</id>
    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SWGA Politics </name>
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HR 1106, Rep Larry O&amp;#39;Neal&amp;#39;s resolution regarding the Honor and Remember Flag. House Regulated Industries Committee (link). HB 595, Rep Calvin Hill&amp;#39;s bill regarding warranties of residential contractors; HB 604, Rep Stephanie Benfield&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://swgapolitics.com/index/2010/02/03/in-committee-today-wednesday-february-3-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Passage of HR 1106 May Mean Bankruptcy Courts Can Modify the Terms ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.citysloan.com/mortgage-loan/passage-of-h-r-1106-may-mean-bankruptcy-courts-can-modify-the-te/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-29:/commentary/9009014</id>
    <updated>2010-01-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>City&amp;#39;s Loan </name>
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The US House of Representatives approved HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, by a vote of 234- 191 on Thursday evening. The Act, if approved by the US Senate (see S.61 for the Senate version) and signed by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citysloan.com/mortgage-loan/passage-of-h-r-1106-may-mean-bankruptcy-courts-can-modify-the-te/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Other World: Profil Derby Poll is Alive...Again</title>
    <link href="http://dansotherworld.blogspot.com/2010/01/profil-derby-poll-is-aliveagain.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7441389</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Other World </name>
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Buddy Bell:.279/.341/.406 (109 OPS+) over 18 seasons with 1151 R, 201 HR, 1106 RBI, 5 time all-star, 6 Gold Gloves, 1 Silver Slugger, played 3rd base. Jerry Koosman: 222-209 with 3.36 ERA (110 ERA+) over 19 seasons. 2556/1198 K/B ratio, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dansotherworld.blogspot.com/2010/01/profil-derby-poll-is-aliveagain.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House May Vote on Mortgage Modification Bill This Week</title>
    <link href="http://www.1better1.com/house-may-vote-on-mortgage-modification-bill-this-week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-21:/commentary/7349929</id>
    <updated>2010-01-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>One Better One </name>
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HR 1106, which would authorize judicial modification of mortgage loans, may go to a vote in the House of Representatives as early as tomorrow. The future of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.1better1.com/house-may-vote-on-mortgage-modification-bill-this-week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NEREJ - IREM looks back on 2009 legislative victories</title>
    <link href="http://nerej.com/37817" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7382176</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New England Real Estate Journal </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tenant Protections When Renting Foreclosed Property - A bill known as the Helping Families Save Their Home Act of 2009 ((H.R. 1106 or S. 896), which became law on May 20, 2009, included provisions to protect tenants from eviction as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nerej.com/37817&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bring Back the Signing Statement | The Smirking Chimp</title>
    <link href="http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/26014" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-10:/commentary/7292694</id>
    <updated>2010-01-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Smirking Chimp - News And Commentary... </name>
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You mean they actually got rid of it? If not then approve HR 1106 - 2009. http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hr1106. And help keep people in their homes. The TARP program that deals with &amp;#39;American Families&amp;#39; has failed miserably. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/26014&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rethinking the American Dream in Foreclosure, USA | Capitol Hill Blue</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7292695</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Blue - The oldest political... </name>
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Last year the new president-lite promised (again) to support legislation that would allow bankruptcy judges to rewrite mortgages for those in chapter 13 so-called protection. When the House passed this resolution HR 1106. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/21516&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rethinking the American Dream in Foreclosure, USA | Capitol Hill Blue</title>
    <link href="http://capitolhillblue.com/node/21516" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7217506</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Blue - The oldest political... </name>
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When the House passed this resolution HR 1106.... http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hr1106. it was sent to the Senate where it failed, in part because BHO didn&amp;#39;t support it. I suppose it&amp;#39;s because the banks don&amp;#39;t like it. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitolhillblue.com/node/21516&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Has the bill passed allowing me to put my home in a bankruptcy ...</title>
    <link href="http://whentofilebankruptcy.org/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/7217507</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>When To File Bankruptcy </name>
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HR 1106 has a clause allowing one to put their primary residence into a bankruptcy, therefore lowering the monthly payment to an affordable one. At this time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whentofilebankruptcy.org/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NEREJ - IREM looks back on 2009 legislative victories</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7697320</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New England Real Estate Journal </name>
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Tenant Protections When Renting Foreclosed Property - A bill known as the Helping Families Save Their Home Act of 2009 ((H.R. 1106 or S. 896), which became law on May 20, 2009, included provisions to protect tenants from eviction as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nerej.com/38501&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FDIC Support of Financial and Housing Markets: Support of the ...</title>
    <link href="http://howinsuranceworks.blogspot.com/2010/01/fdic-support-of-financial-and-housing_05.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-04:/commentary/7189894</id>
    <updated>2010-01-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>How Insurance Works </name>
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billion.21 Consequently, HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Representative John Conyers, Jr., et al.) has a provision to increase the FDIC&amp;#39;s borrowing authority from $30 billion to $100 billion from the US ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://howinsuranceworks.blogspot.com/2010/01/fdic-support-of-financial-and-housing_05.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lobby Your Congressional Representative in Favor of HR 1106 ...</title>
    <link href="http://8wi9.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/lobby-your-congressional-representative-in-favor-of-hr-1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-03:/commentary/7152401</id>
    <updated>2010-01-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Twine's Blog </name>
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Lobby Your Congressional Representative in Favor of HR 1106. By 8wi9. Sometime this week, the House is expected to vote on , the bill that would allow Chapter 13 bankruptcYYY judges to modify residential mortgages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://8wi9.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/lobby-your-congressional-representative-in-favor-of-hr-1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans hoping 2010 will be better | American Newsreel</title>
    <link href="http://www.americannewsreel.com/index.php?q=node/21154" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-30:/commentary/7261813</id>
    <updated>2009-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Blue - The oldest political... </name>
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Title: Check out HR 1106 which. Check out HR 1106. which pased the house but not the senate. it cost the government NUTTIN. NADDA. ZERO. Yet it&amp;#39;s too much of a burden on the government to pass. Then check out the 7.2 BILLION given to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americannewsreel.com/index.php?q=node/21154&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans hoping 2010 will be better | Capitol Hill Blue</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/21154" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-30:/commentary/7139990</id>
    <updated>2009-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Blue - The oldest political... </name>
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Check out HR 1106. which pased the house but not the senate. it cost the government NUTTIN. NADDA. ZERO. Yet it&amp;#39;s too much of a burden on the government to pass. Then check out the 7.2 BILLION given to the phone companies to promote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/21154&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/12/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-29:/commentary/7109756</id>
    <updated>2009-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/12/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Blue Dog Dennis Moore votes &#8220;yes&#8221; on budget-busting legislation</title>
    <link href="http://kansas.watchdog.org/2295/blue-dog-dennis-moore-votes-yes-on-budget-busting-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7743710</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas Watchdog </name>
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$789 billion &#8220;stimulus&#8221;; HR 1106 &#8211; bankruptcy mortgage &#8220;cramdowns&#8221;; HR 1388 &#8211; national service bill w/ ACORN funding; HR 1728 &#8211; ACORN funding in &#8220;Anti&#8208;Predatory Lending Act&#8221;; H. Res . 425 &#8211; Vote to Table Flake Resolution Against Murth&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kansas.watchdog.org/2295/blue-dog-dennis-moore-votes-yes-on-budget-busting-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Boot Berry: Supine Blue Dogs (Including Marion Berry) Sleep ...</title>
    <link href="http://bootberry.blogspot.com/2009/12/supine-blue-dogs-including-marion-berry.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7230042</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Boot Berry </name>
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HR 1106 &#8211; bankruptcy mortgage &#8220;cramdowns&#8221; 3/5/09 Nay HR 1388 &#8211; national service bill w/ ACORN funding 3/31/09 Yea HR 1728 &#8211; ACORN funding in &#8220;Anti&#8208;Predatory Lending 5/7/09 Not Voting WHAT! H. Res . 425 &#8211; Vote to Table Flake Resolution ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bootberry.blogspot.com/2009/12/supine-blue-dogs-including-marion-berry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>So does your Congress really wan to help you? They are a joke ...</title>
    <link href="http://carlossamaniego.com/so-does-your-congress-really-wan-to-help-you-they-are-a-joke-2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7152402</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Carlos Samaniego </name>
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If you want to compare your Representative&amp;#39;s vote today with that on H.R. 1106, go to http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll104.xml to see their earlier vote. Of course, there were a number of variables associated with today&amp;#39;s vote that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carlossamaniego.com/so-does-your-congress-really-wan-to-help-you-they-are-a-joke-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>So does your Congress really wan to help you? They are a joke ...</title>
    <link href="http://carlossamaniego.com/so-does-your-congress-really-wan-to-help-you-they-are-a-joke.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7097233</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Carlos Samaniego </name>
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If you want to compare your Representative&amp;#39;s vote today with that on H.R. 1106, go to http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll104.xml to see their earlier vote. Of course, there were a number of variables associated with today&amp;#39;s vote that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carlossamaniego.com/so-does-your-congress-really-wan-to-help-you-they-are-a-joke.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Supine Blue Dog Marion Berry Supports Greatest ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/12/supine-blue-dog-marion-berry-supports.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7097232</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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HR 1106 &#8211; bankruptcy mortgage &#8220;cramdowns&#8221; 3/5/09 Nay HR 1388 &#8211; national service bill w/ ACORN funding 3/31/09 Yea HR 1728 &#8211; ACORN funding in &#8220;Anti&#8208;Predatory Lending 5/7/09 Not Voting WHAT! H. Res . 425 &#8211; Vote to Table Flake Resolution ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/12/supine-blue-dog-marion-berry-supports.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blue Dog Dennis Moore votes &#8220;yes&#8221; on budget-busting legislation</title>
    <link href="http://kansas.watchdog.org/2009/12/29/blue-dog-dennis-moore-votes-yes-on-budget-busting-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7097231</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas Watchdog </name>
    </author>
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$789 billion &#8220;stimulus&#8221;; HR 1106 &#8211; bankruptcy mortgage &#8220;cramdowns&#8221;; HR 1388 &#8211; national service bill w/ ACORN funding; HR 1728 &#8211; ACORN funding in &#8220;Anti&#8208;Predatory Lending Act&#8221;; H. Res . 425 &#8211; Vote to Table Flake Resolution Against Murth&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kansas.watchdog.org/2009/12/29/blue-dog-dennis-moore-votes-yes-on-budget-busting-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial Reform Package Nearly Primed for House Floor Debate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.martindale.com/banking-financial-services/article_Blank-Rome-LLP_878398.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7177754</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Articles on Martindale.com </name>
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Identical to the language passed by the House in March under the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (H.R. 1106), the Conyers-Lofgren amendment would authorize bankruptcy courts to modify mortgage repayment periods, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.martindale.com/banking-financial-services/article_Blank-Rome-LLP_878398.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Foreclose on the Banks: How to Give America Its Best Christmas ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/25626" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-19:/commentary/7019497</id>
    <updated>2009-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Smirking Chimp - News And Commentary... </name>
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HR 1106. An amazing bill that would help those who declared chapter 13 to modify their loans thru the bankruptcy court. It was sent to the senate where it failed. A few weeks ago it was added into the so-called Financial Reform bill and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/25626&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wall St. beats Main St. &#8211; Again - Don&amp;#39;t Pick Your News!</title>
    <link href="http://dontpickyournews.com/national/wall-st-beats-main-st-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7139992</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Don't Pick Your News! </name>
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The amendment was substantively identical to H.R. 1106 (Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009, but later rejected by the Senate. The amendment (numbered 19 printed in House Report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dontpickyournews.com/national/wall-st-beats-main-st-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpEdNews - Article: Winograd to Harman: Why Did You Vote NO on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opednews.com/articles/Winograd-to-Harman--Why-D-by-Marcy-Winograd-091215-485.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7030224</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpEdNews - OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough... </name>
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The amendment is substantively identical to title I, subtitle A and sections 121-123 of subtitle B of H.R. 1106 (Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009. Latest Major Action: 12/11/2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/Winograd-to-Harman--Why-D-by-Marcy-Winograd-091215-485.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wall St. beats Main St. &#8211; Again - Don&amp;#39;t Pick Your News!</title>
    <link href="http://dontpickyournews.com/finance/wall-st-beats-main-st-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6933670</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Don't Pick Your News! </name>
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The amendment was substantively identical to H.R. 1106 (Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009, but later rejected by the Senate. The amendment (numbered 19 printed in House Report ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dontpickyournews.com/finance/wall-st-beats-main-st-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Winograd to Harman: Why Did You Vote NO on Mortgage Relief? | The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.laprogressive.com/economic-equality/winograd-to-harman-why-did-you-vote-no-on-mortgage-relief/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/7261812</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The LA Progressive </name>
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The amendment is substantively identical to title I, subtitle A and sections 121-123 of subtitle B of H.R. 1106 (Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009. Latest Major Action: 12/11/2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.laprogressive.com/economic-equality/winograd-to-harman-why-did-you-vote-no-on-mortgage-relief/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Winograd to Harman: Why Did You Vote NO on Mortgage Relief? | The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.laprogressive.com/2009/12/15/winograd-to-harman-why-did-you-vote-no-on-mortgage-relief/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6933665</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The LA Progressive </name>
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The amendment is substantively identical to title I, subtitle A and sections 121-123 of subtitle B of H.R. 1106 (Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009. Latest Major Action: 12/11/2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.laprogressive.com/2009/12/15/winograd-to-harman-why-did-you-vote-no-on-mortgage-relief/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>South Florida Bankruptcy Law Blog: Mortgage Bankruptcy Amendment ...</title>
    <link href="http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/12/mortgage-bankruptcy-amendment-defeated.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6933669</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Florida Bankruptcy Law Blog </name>
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The amendment was similar to that previously passed by the House on March 5, 2009 in H.R. 1106, the &amp;quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009&amp;quot; but was rejected by the Senate. Under present law, mortgages that are secured only by a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/12/mortgage-bankruptcy-amendment-defeated.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Phoenix Bankruptcy Attorney notes that &#8220;cramdown&#8221; fails in the ...</title>
    <link href="http://bankruptcylawyeraz.com/law-blog/uncategorized/phoenix-bankruptcy-attorney-notes-that-cramdown-fails-in-the-house-of-representatives" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6933668</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Phoenix Bankruptcy Attorney Blog </name>
    </author>
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Today, 50 Democrats who had voted in favor of H.R. 1106 switched their position and voted against the judicial mortgage modification amendment. This is especially baffling, given all the evidence that the voluntary program is not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankruptcylawyeraz.com/law-blog/uncategorized/phoenix-bankruptcy-attorney-notes-that-cramdown-fails-in-the-house-of-representatives&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Thieves in the Temple. - heart of the country.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/12/heart-of-the-country.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6933667</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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The language from the Marshall amendment is identical to language passed by the House in H.R. 1106 back in March, but the Senate hasn&amp;#39;t taken up H.R. 1106. Certainly it couldn&amp;#39;t hurt to advocate for the reinsertion of the Marshall ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/12/heart-of-the-country.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tucson Bankruptcy and real estate info: Proposal to allow ...</title>
    <link href="http://tucsonbankruptcyattorney.blogspot.com/2009/12/proposal-to-allow-modification-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/7292696</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tucson Bankruptcy and real estate info </name>
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On 12/11/09, 50 Democrats who had voted in favor of H.R. 1106 switched their position and voted against the judicial mortgage modification amendment. That is baffling particularly given all the evidence that the voluntary program is not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tucsonbankruptcyattorney.blogspot.com/2009/12/proposal-to-allow-modification-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>VPA Law Articles &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Bankruptcy Mortgage Modification ...</title>
    <link href="http://vpalaw.com/articles/?p=30" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/6979520</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VPA Law Articles </name>
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Today, 50 Democrats who had voted in favor of H.R. 1106 switched their position and voted against the judicial mortgage modification amendment. You may find that as baffling as I do, particularly given all the evidence that the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vpalaw.com/articles/?p=30&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What&amp;#39;s In The Financial Services Reform Bill - CNBC</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/7090595</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The amendment is substantively identical to title I, subtitle A and sections 121-123 of subtitle B of H.R. 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009. (See related story) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnbc.com/id/34378608&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Update: Market Roundup: House vote on Financial Regulatory Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/update-market-roundup-house-vote-on-financial-regulatory-reform-bill-today-ge-gets-an-exemption-geithner-wants-to-exempt-tarp-2-from-restrictions-and-geithner-pushing-bofa-and-citi-to-payback-tarp-ove/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/7054679</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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The amendment is substantively identical to title I, subtitle A and sections 121-123 of subtitle B of H.R. 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009. (See related story) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/update-market-roundup-house-vote-on-financial-regulatory-reform-bill-today-ge-gets-an-exemption-geithner-wants-to-exempt-tarp-2-from-restrictions-and-geithner-pushing-bofa-and-citi-to-payback-tarp-ove/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Votes Against Bankruptcy Modification</title>
    <link href="http://bklaw.com/bankruptcy-blog/2009/12/congress-votes-against-bankruptcy-modification/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6933672</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bankruptcy Blog from Los Angeles Attorney </name>
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If you want to compare your Representative&amp;#39;s vote today with that on HR 1106, go to http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll104.xml to see their earlier vote. Of course, there were a number of variables associated with today&amp;#39;s vote that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bklaw.com/bankruptcy-blog/2009/12/congress-votes-against-bankruptcy-modification/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House voting on consumer financial protection measures,Wall Street ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2009/12/house_voting_on_consumer_finan.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6933666</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lynn Sweet </name>
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The amendment is identical to the same provision in HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, which pass the house March 5, 2009. The provision allows bankruptcy courts to extend repayment periods, reduce excessive ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2009/12/house_voting_on_consumer_finan.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Judicial Mortgage Modifications Get a Second Chance &#171; Americans ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/2009/12/judicial-mortgage-modifications-get-a-second-chance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6927321</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
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The House passed the measure as H.R. 1106, but the Senate defeated it, by a vote of 51 to 45 on April 30. Now, there&amp;#39;s another opportunity to lift the ban on court-supervised loan modifications. An amendment to H.R. 4173, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2009/12/judicial-mortgage-modifications-get-a-second-chance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real about Real Estate MANHATTAN: WE NEED THIS LEGISLATION! Wall ...</title>
    <link href="http://realaboutrealestate.blogspot.com/2009/12/we-need-this-legislation-wall-street.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6927319</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real about Real Estate MANHATTAN </name>
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Based on key provisions of H.R. 1106, the &amp;quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act&amp;quot;, which passed the House on a bipartisan basis earlier this year, the amendment would allow bankruptcy judges to modify residential mortgages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realaboutrealestate.blogspot.com/2009/12/we-need-this-legislation-wall-street.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How to Make Your Voice Heard in Getting Principal Reduction Made ...</title>
    <link href="http://livinglies.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/how-to-make-your-voice-heard-in-getting-principal-reduction-made-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6927316</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Livinglies's Weblog </name>
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If you voted yes on HR 1106 this past spring, this new amendment is identical to H.R. 1106. If you voted no on HR 1106: Please consider that in the intervening months, the foreclosure crisis has gotten much worse. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://livinglies.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/how-to-make-your-voice-heard-in-getting-principal-reduction-made-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Republican Cloakroom</title>
    <link href="http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=160604" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6927322</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles </name>
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The amendment is substantively identical to title I, subtitle A and sections 121-123 of subtitle B of H.R. 1106 9Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009), which passed the House on March 5, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=160604&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Call Congress Today Mortgage Modification Bill Again</title>
    <link href="http://www.gratefullawyer.com/wordpress/?p=41" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6927317</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GratefulLawyer.com </name>
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Later this week, key members of the House of Representatives will offer an amendment to the financial services regulatory overhaul bill that would incorporate the substance of HR 1106, approved earlier this year by the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gratefullawyer.com/wordpress/?p=41&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>713Bankruptcy.Com &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Update on Mortgage Cram Down Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.713bankruptcy.com/archives/387" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6905128</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>713Bankruptcy.Com </name>
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If you voted yes on HR 1106 this past spring, this new amendment is identical to H.R. 1106. If you voted no on HR 1106: Please consider that in the intervening months, the foreclosure crisis has gotten much worse. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.713bankruptcy.com/archives/387&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conyers and Eight Others Introduce Amendment to Provide Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/12/08/conyers-and-eight-others-introduce-amendment-to-provide-mortgage-modification-relief-to-struggling-homeowners-ID06339.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6905127</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
applauded the passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This bill extends the application of mortgage modifications in Chapter 13 bankruptcy so that a judge can modify the loan terms for a family&amp;#39;s home in Chapter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/12/08/conyers-and-eight-others-introduce-amendment-to-provide-mortgage-modification-relief-to-struggling-homeowners-ID06339.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stop and Read Bill HR4173 To Save Your Home - Loan Modification ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/forum/making-home-affordable/19872-stop-read-bill-hr4173-save-your-home.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6905126</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loan Modification Forum - LoanSafe.org </name>
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The amendment is essentially the same as H.R. 1106, a bill passed by the House on March 5, 2009, by a vote of 234-191, but subsequently defeated in the Senate by a vote of 51-45. The measure needed 60 votes to pass over Republican ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/forum/making-home-affordable/19872-stop-read-bill-hr4173-save-your-home.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BREAKING NEWS: Amendment Allowing Judges to Modify Mortgages to be ...</title>
    <link href="http://mandelman.ml-implode.com/2009/12/breaking-news-amendment-allowing-judges-to-modify-mortgages-to-be-included-in-h-r-4173-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6895115</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mandelman Matters </name>
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The amendment is essentially the same as H.R. 1106, a bill passed by the House on March 5, 2009, by a vote of 234-191, but subsequently defeated in the Senate by a vote of 51-45. The measure needed 60 votes to pass over Republican ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mandelman.ml-implode.com/2009/12/breaking-news-amendment-allowing-judges-to-modify-mortgages-to-be-included-in-h-r-4173-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Modification in Bankruptcy Not Dead Yet &#171;</title>
    <link href="http://www.zikkir.com/index/76627" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6957076</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>zikkir </name>
    </author>
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Much like the bill, H.R. 1106, that went down to defeat last spring, this new amendment, if passed, will mean many homeowners will be able to keep their homes by filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. The Judge will be able to change the terms ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zikkir.com/index/76627&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Modification in Bankruptcy Not Dead Yet</title>
    <link href="http://www.mortgagelawnetwork.com/2009/12/07/mortgage-modification-in-bankruptcy-not-dead-yet/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6927320</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Law Network </name>
    </author>
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Much like the bill, HR 1106, that went down to defeat last spring, this new amendment, if passed, will mean many homeowners will be able to keep their homes by filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. The Judge will be able to change the terms ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgagelawnetwork.com/2009/12/07/mortgage-modification-in-bankruptcy-not-dead-yet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Still Hope for Mortgage Modifications in Bankruptcy &#8211; Northern ...</title>
    <link href="http://norcalmortgagemods.com/2009/12/07/still-hope-for-mortgage-modifications-in-bankruptcy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6895116</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northern California Mortgage Mods </name>
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This amendment is very similar to H.R. 1106, the bill that went down to defeat last spring. If passed, many homeowners will be able to keep their homes by filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. The Judge will be able to change the terms of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://norcalmortgagemods.com/2009/12/07/still-hope-for-mortgage-modifications-in-bankruptcy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Loan Modification, BankruptcyForeclosure &amp;amp; Eviction Defense: CALL ...</title>
    <link href="http://letbksaveyou.blogspot.com/2009/12/call-your-representative-now-cram-down.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6895114</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loan Modification, BankruptcyForeclosure... </name>
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You will recall that H.R. 1106 provided for mortgage modification of principal residences in bankruptcy. This latest effort to pass cramdown legislation is due in large part to the continuing focus by the NACBA Board, membership, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://letbksaveyou.blogspot.com/2009/12/call-your-representative-now-cram-down.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/30-year-rates-match-all-time-low-this.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6795387</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/30-year-rates-match-all-time-low-this.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/short-sale-sellers-need-to-guard.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6783813</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/short-sale-sellers-need-to-guard.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/15-year-frm-drops-to-lowest-ever.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6768279</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/15-year-frm-drops-to-lowest-ever.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dick Armey lobbied in regards to the Stimulus Plan; what did he do?</title>
    <link href="http://24ahead.com/dick-armey-lobbied-regards-stimulus-plan-what-did-he-do" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6795386</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>24Ahead </name>
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38, Continuing Resolution of 2009; H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; H.R. 146, Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.&amp;quot; There are eleven lobbyists listed, including Armey and his former congressional staffer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://24ahead.com/dick-armey-lobbied-regards-stimulus-plan-what-did-he-do&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fuzzy Logic: How the Left Has Won</title>
    <link href="http://fuzislippers.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-left-has-won.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6795388</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fuzzy Logic </name>
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Congress also passed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106) in March to allow the GAO to audit some of the Federal Reserve&amp;#39;s emergency actions, such as their guarantees of Citigroup and Bank of America. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fuzislippers.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-left-has-won.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Progressive Electorate:: Breaking News; Health Care Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressiveelectorate.com/diary/1792/breaking-news-health-care-reform-passes-house" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6630621</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Progressive Electorate - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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Foreclosure Relief (H.R. 1106) 8. Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wages on Water Projects (H.R. 1262) 9. Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 85) 10. Budget Resolution (S. Con. Res. 16) 11. Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (H.R. 627) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressiveelectorate.com/diary/1792/breaking-news-health-care-reform-passes-house&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/mortgage-rates-fell-back-this-week.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6614721</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/mortgage-rates-fell-back-this-week.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/house-passes-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-ID06217.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6605923</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
applauded the passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This bill extends the application of mortgage modifications in Chapter 13 bankruptcy so that a judge can modify the loan terms for a family&amp;#39;s home in Chapter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/house-passes-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-ID06217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/he-picked-it-up-now-crumpled-and-dirty.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6605924</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/he-picked-it-up-now-crumpled-and-dirty.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/dont-bet-all-your-money-on-it-quite-yet.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6677587</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/dont-bet-all-your-money-on-it-quite-yet.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/realtor-sued-for-misrepresentation-when.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6584383</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/11/realtor-sued-for-misrepresentation-when.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>That&amp;#39;s My Congress &#187; Michael Burgess Paid By Debt Collectors</title>
    <link href="http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/11/03/michael-burgess-paid-by-debt-collectors/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6565357</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>That's My Congress </name>
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One might ask why, in the middle of a recession, U.S. Representatives Michael Burgess voted against H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. H.R. 1106 would level the playing field between wealthy Americans and working ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/11/03/michael-burgess-paid-by-debt-collectors/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Loan Modification Program That Could Be &#171; Warner Law Offices Blog</title>
    <link href="http://warnerlaw.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/loan-modification-program-that-could-be/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6548088</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Warner Law Offices Blog </name>
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American&amp;#39;s should cry out to their Senators and Congressmen to support bills like H.R. 1106 and S61 which have not been passed. I urge you all to contact your Senators and Congressmen in support of a new modification program. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://warnerlaw.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/loan-modification-program-that-could-be/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Why do you keep voting Henry ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-do-you-keep-voting-henry-brown-into.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6540994</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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H.R. 1106. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. TOPICS: Consumers, Debt &amp;amp; Bankruptcy, Housing, Mortgage lending, Personal bankruptcy. NAY, Voted against the middle class 7 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-do-you-keep-voting-henry-brown-into.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/10/foreclosures-spread-from-bubble-markets.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6521181</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/10/foreclosures-spread-from-bubble-markets.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Banking and Finance Update April 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.business.cch.com/updates/bankingfinance/april2009.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6530104</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banking and Finance Update </name>
    </author>
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The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, also known as the &#8220;cramdown&#8221; bill, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify the loan terms for families with existing mortgages on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.business.cch.com/updates/bankingfinance/april2009.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/10/number-of-bills-have-been-introduced-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6510824</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/10/number-of-bills-have-been-introduced-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wes and Fam &#187; Post Topic &#187; House Representative Rick Larsen not ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wesedholm.com/?p=406" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6437394</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wes and Fam </name>
    </author>
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Congress also passed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106) in March to allow the GAO to audit some of the Federal Reserve&amp;#39;s emergency actions, such as their guarantees of Citigroup and Bank of America. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wesedholm.com/?p=406&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>STARK INTRODUCES BILL OPENING MORE HOMES TO FOSTER CHILDREN ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/10/16/stark-introduces-bill-opening-more-homes-to-foster-children-ID0491.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6428013</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California </name>
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Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House&amp;#39;s passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/10/16/stark-introduces-bill-opening-more-homes-to-foster-children-ID0491.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sestak and Leading Economist Present Needed Housing ...</title>
    <link href="http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2009/10/15/congressman-sestak-and-leading-economist-present-needed-housing-recovery-plan-ID0282.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6445399</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvania </name>
    </author>
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... over the next four years&#8212;with potentially 5 million homes lost through foreclosure or short sales&#8212;Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) today voted for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed by a vote of 234 to. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2009/10/15/congressman-sestak-and-leading-economist-present-needed-housing-recovery-plan-ID0282.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Young Cosponsors, Votes For Two Bills To Aid Veterans | U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/10/08/rep-young-cosponsors-votes-for-two-bills-to-aid-veterans-ID06288.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6344746</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congressman Louie Gohmert released the following statement following the House&amp;#39;s passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, a bill that allows ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/10/08/rep-young-cosponsors-votes-for-two-bills-to-aid-veterans-ID06288.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Unanimously Passes Blumenauer Provision, Extends Homebuyer ...</title>
    <link href="http://oregon.realestaterama.com/2009/10/08/house-unanimously-passes-blumenauer-provision-extends-homebuyer-credit-to-americans-serving-abroad-ID0105.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6334877</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon </name>
    </author>
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Earl Blumenauer voted in favor of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill includes provisions that Blumenauer has long championed, such as giving bankruptcy judges the ability to modify existing mortgages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregon.realestaterama.com/2009/10/08/house-unanimously-passes-blumenauer-provision-extends-homebuyer-credit-to-americans-serving-abroad-ID0105.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congresswoman Kosmas Helps Pass Legislation to Support Home ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/10/08/congresswoman-kosmas-helps-pass-legislation-to-support-home-ownership-among-our-troops-ID06303.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6334875</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
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Washington, DC - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) applauded the signing of H.R. 1106 (S.896), the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will help protect thousands of Central ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/10/08/congresswoman-kosmas-helps-pass-legislation-to-support-home-ownership-among-our-troops-ID06303.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1106 &#8211; Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 &#171; Ben Ray ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.benraytoday.com/?p=21" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6397187</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BEN RAY TODAY </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
a watchdog for New Mexico&amp;#39;s 3rd congressional district.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.benraytoday.com/?p=21&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Banking and Finance Update April 2009</title>
    <link href="http://business.cch.com/updates/bankingfinance/april2009.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6334876</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banking and Finance Update </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, also known as the &#8220;cramdown&#8221; bill, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify the loan terms for families with existing mortgages on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.cch.com/updates/bankingfinance/april2009.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/10/30-year-fixed-rate-mortgage-lowest-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6344747</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/10/30-year-fixed-rate-mortgage-lowest-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field &#194;&#187; Real Broker</title>
    <link href="http://real-broker.net/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6256117</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Broker </name>
    </author>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional &#226;&#8364;&#166; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://real-broker.net/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/previous-reports-in-series-from-occ-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6256116</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/previous-reports-in-series-from-occ-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/working-foreclosureradar-cant-believe.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6216107</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/working-foreclosureradar-cant-believe.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Has the bill passed allowing me to put my home in a bankruptcy?</title>
    <link href="http://bankruptcy.hirby.com/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6203172</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bankruptcy </name>
    </author>
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HR 1106 has a clause allowing one to put their primary residence into a bankruptcy, therefore lowering the monthly payment to an affordable one. At this time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankruptcy.hirby.com/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/apprsrs-should-be-knowledgeable-abt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6187209</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/apprsrs-should-be-knowledgeable-abt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chapter 13 | Kevin Hanly</title>
    <link href="http://bankruptcy.kevinhanlylaw.com/bankruptcy/chapter-13.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6957077</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kevin Hanly </name>
    </author>
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of Representatives passed HR 1106 which allowed bankruptcy judges to modify mortgage loans in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The modification included not only a reduction in monthly payments but a reduction in the [...] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankruptcy.kevinhanlylaw.com/bankruptcy/chapter-13.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jerry Lewis-- A Congressman Whose Constituents Would Really ...</title>
    <link href="http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/09/jerry-lewis-congressman-whose.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6216106</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DownWithTyranny! </name>
    </author>
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On March 5 Lewis and his four colleagues voted against HR 1106, the bill meant to help families save their homes. As usual, Lewis was putting the greed and avarice of banksters-- who have lavished $733480 on his political career-- over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/09/jerry-lewis-congressman-whose.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Modification | Kevin Hanly</title>
    <link href="http://bankruptcy.kevinhanlylaw.com/bankruptcy/mortgage-modification.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6194796</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kevin Hanly </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives passed HR 1106 which allowed bankruptcy judges to modify mortgage loans in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The modification included not only a reduction in monthly payments but a reduction in the principal amount ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankruptcy.kevinhanlylaw.com/bankruptcy/mortgage-modification.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Modification | Kevin Hanly</title>
    <link href="http://bankruptcy.kevinhanlylaw.com/?p=222" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179772</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kevin Hanly </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives passed HR 1106 which allowed bankruptcy judges to modify mortgage loans in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The modification included not only a reduction in monthly payments but a reduction in the principal amount ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankruptcy.kevinhanlylaw.com/?p=222&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unite Here Union Rejoins The Afl-cio - Teamsters Forums</title>
    <link href="http://www.teamster.net/topic/51522-unite-here-union-rejoins-the-afl-cio/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/7407034</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TeamsterNet Latest </name>
    </author>
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Foreclosure Relief (H.R. 1106) 8. Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wages on Water Projects (H.R. 1262) Hoesktra voted against the labor movement and working people on all 8 bills! Well, how has Hoestra voted on other major legislation supported ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.teamster.net/topic/51522-unite-here-union-rejoins-the-afl-cio/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unite Here Union Rejoins The Afl-cio - TeamsterNet - Teamsters Forums</title>
    <link href="http://www.teamster.net/index.php?showtopic=51522" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6677588</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TeamsterNet Latest </name>
    </author>
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Foreclosure Relief (H.R. 1106) 8. Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wages on Water Projects (H.R. 1262) Hoesktra voted against the labor movement and working people on all 8 bills! Well, how has Hoestra voted on other major legislation supported ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.teamster.net/index.php?showtopic=51522&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blumenauer to Extend First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit to Overseas ...</title>
    <link href="http://oregon.realestaterama.com/2009/09/19/blumenauer-to-extend-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-to-overseas-government-employees-ID097.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6151023</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon </name>
    </author>
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Earl Blumenauer voted in favor of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill includes provisions that Blumenauer has long championed, such as giving bankruptcy judges the ability to modify existing mortgages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregon.realestaterama.com/2009/09/19/blumenauer-to-extend-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-to-overseas-government-employees-ID097.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conyers Begins Investigation of Bank Industry&amp;#39;s Failure to Help ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/09/17/conyers-begins-investigation-of-bank-industrys-failure-to-help-families-avoid-foreclosure-ID06009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6143008</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
    </author>
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applauded the passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This bill extends the application of mortgage modifications in Chapter 13 bankruptcy so that a judge can modify the loan terms for a family&amp;#39;s home in Chapter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/09/17/conyers-begins-investigation-of-bank-industrys-failure-to-help-families-avoid-foreclosure-ID06009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Wasserman Schultz on Preventing Foreclosures</title>
    <link href="http://refinance-daily.blogspot.com/2009/09/rep-wasserman-schultz-on-preventing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6143009</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Refinance Daily </name>
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Today, the House is debating the Helping Families Save their Homes Act, HR 1106, which begins to put part of President Obama&amp;#39;s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law. This plan will help up to 7 to 9 million families ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://refinance-daily.blogspot.com/2009/09/rep-wasserman-schultz-on-preventing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/strategic-defaults-when-homeowners-walk.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6124964</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/strategic-defaults-when-homeowners-walk.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/homeowners-get-all-breaks-renters-dont.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6116133</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/homeowners-get-all-breaks-renters-dont.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Has the bill passed allowing me to put my home in a bankruptcy?</title>
    <link href="http://howtogobankrupt.org/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6086936</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>How To Go Bankrupt </name>
    </author>
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HR 1106 has a clause allowing one to put their primary residence into a bankruptcy, therefore lowering the monthly payment to an affordable one. At this time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://howtogobankrupt.org/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/millions-more-foreclosures-coming.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6068652</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/millions-more-foreclosures-coming.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How the Blue Dog Voted - News and Scripture</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsandscripture.com/?p=371" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-05:/commentary/6045289</id>
    <updated>2009-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News and Scripture </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H R 1106 is known as the Mortgage Loans Modification. This bill empowers bankruptcy courts to modify a homeowner&amp;#39;s mortgage. It also allows a homeowner to file bankruptcy if they owe more money on a home than it is valued. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsandscripture.com/?p=371&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/30-year-frm-averaged-5.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6038211</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/30-year-frm-averaged-5.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE CALL OF WAR (Head-Line Poetry for September 2nd 2009) ~ The ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/call-of-war-head-line-poetry-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6026955</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/call-of-war-head-line-poetry-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/come-on-now-times-are-tuff.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6019641</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/come-on-now-times-are-tuff.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HONDURAS ACTION! ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/honduras-action.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6009741</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/honduras-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2nd September Song... (a poem) ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/2nd-september-song-poem.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998806</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/09/2nd-september-song-poem.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/food-for-thought-httpbit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/6009742</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/09/food-for-thought-httpbit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free By 50: Renters get 90 days If property is Foreclosed on</title>
    <link href="http://www.freeby50.com/2009/09/renters-get-90-days-if-property-is.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998805</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Free By 50 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill referred in the HACLA (HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009) passed the House in March, but it never passed the Senate and I think it&amp;#39;s in the process of being amended, as demonstrated by the referral to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freeby50.com/2009/09/renters-get-90-days-if-property-is.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/08/httpbit_31.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/6106876</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/08/httpbit_31.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Marin</title>
    <link href="http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/08/congress-due-back-after-labor-day-fight.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/6045290</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Marin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. S. 3: Homeowner Protection and Wall Street Accountability Act of 2009. S. 896: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Print your own greenbacks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredmarin.blogspot.com/2009/08/congress-due-back-after-labor-day-fight.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOT VERIZON? ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/got-verizon.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5991241</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/got-verizon.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Night the U.S. Almost Died ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-us-almost-died.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/5983903</id>
    <updated>2009-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/night-us-almost-died.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>foreclosedhousessale &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; foreclosed houses west michigan</title>
    <link href="http://foreclosedhousessale.railnuts.com/2009/08/30/foreclosed-houses-west-michigan/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/6060003</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>foreclosedhousessale </name>
    </author>
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It suggests the recipient &#226;&#8364;&#339;may be eligible for a special modification program according to guidelines created in conjunction with the Government Stimulus Program HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Home Act.&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://foreclosedhousessale.railnuts.com/2009/08/30/foreclosed-houses-west-michigan/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kennedy laid to rest... (A poem, Brothers) ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/kennedy-laid-to-rest-poem-brothers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5978397</id>
    <updated>2009-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/kennedy-laid-to-rest-poem-brothers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PIRATES OF THE HEALTH CARE-IBEAN ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/pirates-of-health-care-ibean.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5969336</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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    <content type="html">
... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/pirates-of-health-care-ibean.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A STRONG CLEAN ENERGY BILL ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/strong-clean-energy-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5959249</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/strong-clean-energy-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE CAUSE OF HIS LIFE ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/cause-of-his-life.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5949969</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/cause-of-his-life.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Lion... Senator Kennedy, 77, dies ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/lion-senator-kennedy-77-dies.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-25:/commentary/5940016</id>
    <updated>2009-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/lion-senator-kennedy-77-dies.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Blumenauer On Preventing Foreclosures</title>
    <link href="http://180foreclosure.com/2009/08/26/rep-blumenauer-on-preventing-foreclosures/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5969337</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>180 Foreclosure </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, the House is debating the Helping Families Save their Homes Act, HR 1106, which begins to put part of President Obama&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law. This plan will. . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://180foreclosure.com/2009/08/26/rep-blumenauer-on-preventing-foreclosures/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BLACK POLITICAL BUZZ....: America&amp;#39;s Extremely Disturbing ...</title>
    <link href="http://blackpoliticalbuzz.blogspot.com/2009/08/americas-extremely-disturbing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5940015</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BLACK POLITICAL BUZZ.... </name>
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    <content type="html">
It suggests the recipient &amp;quot;may be eligible for a special modification program according to guidelines created in conjunction with the Government Stimulus Program HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Home Act.&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blackpoliticalbuzz.blogspot.com/2009/08/americas-extremely-disturbing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>lords and ladies to the manor born ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/lords-and-ladies-to-manor-born.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/5929537</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/lords-and-ladies-to-manor-born.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5923913</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/science-vs-industry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://www.themarketguardian.com/2009/08/cnbcs-parent-station-general-electric-is-q2s-top-lobby-spender-with-72-million-a-60-increase-from-q1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/6187208</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Market Guardian | Monitoring The Financial... </name>
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... Credit Cardholder&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Bill of Rights Act of 2009; HR 1606, New Automobile Voucher Act of 2009; HR 1106, The Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009; HR 786, To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.themarketguardian.com/2009/08/cnbcs-parent-station-general-electric-is-q2s-top-lobby-spender-with-72-million-a-60-increase-from-q1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CNBC&amp;#39;s Parent Station General Electric Is Q2&amp;#39;s Top Lobby Spender ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bearmarketinvestments.com/cnbcs-parent-station-general-electric-is-q2s-top-lobby-spender-with-7-2-million-a-60-increase-from-q1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5923912</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bear Market Investments </name>
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    <content type="html">
... Credit Cardholder&amp;#39;s Bill of Rights Act of 2009; HR 1606, New Automobile Voucher Act of 2009; HR 1106, The Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009; HR 786, To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bearmarketinvestments.com/cnbcs-parent-station-general-electric-is-q2s-top-lobby-spender-with-7-2-million-a-60-increase-from-q1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Alcee Hastings On Preventing Foreclosures</title>
    <link href="http://180foreclosure.com/2009/08/22/rep-alcee-hastings-on-preventing-foreclosures/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5949970</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>180 Foreclosure </name>
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Today, the House will complete consideration of the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (HR 1106), which begins to put part of President Obamas Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law. . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://180foreclosure.com/2009/08/22/rep-alcee-hastings-on-preventing-foreclosures/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cleveland Tea Party Patriots: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Coming together is a beginning ...</title>
    <link href="http://clevelandteapartypatriots.blogspot.com/2009/08/coming-together-is-beginning-keeping.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5917600</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cleveland Tea Party Patriots </name>
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H.R.1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#339;This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandteapartypatriots.blogspot.com/2009/08/coming-together-is-beginning-keeping.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CNBC&amp;#39;s Parent Station General Electric Is Q2&amp;#39;s Top Lobby Spender ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.froogalizer.com/news/cnbcs-parent-station-general-electric-is-q2s-top-lobby-spender-with-7-2-million-a-60-increase-from-q1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5917599</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Froogalizer.com </name>
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    <content type="html">
... Credit Cardholder&amp;#39;s Bill of Rights Act of 2009; HR 1606, New Automobile Voucher Act of 2009; HR 1106, The Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009; HR 786, To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.froogalizer.com/news/cnbcs-parent-station-general-electric-is-q2s-top-lobby-spender-with-7-2-million-a-60-increase-from-q1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Michael Moore&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Capitalism: A Love Story&amp;#39; ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/michael-moores-capitalism-love-story.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-21:/commentary/5909631</id>
    <updated>2009-08-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/michael-moores-capitalism-love-story.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Aung San Suu Kyi and freedom ~ The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/aung-san-suu-kyi-and-freedom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-19:/commentary/5901794</id>
    <updated>2009-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peace Tree </name>
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... Gryphen (2), Guantanamo (9), Guantanamo Bay (1), guillotine (2), gulf (1), gulf coast (2), gulf states (1), Gulf War (1), gun (1), gunman (4), guns (1), gustav (1), Gustav Holst (1), gustavo (1), gypsy (1), h.r. 1106 (1), H1N1 (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/aung-san-suu-kyi-and-freedom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Federal Court Remands Investors&amp;#39; Class Action against Countrywide ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.absinvestoradvocate.com/2009/08/articles/mortgage-modifications-1/federal-court-remands-investors-class-action-against-countrywide-to-state-court/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/6445401</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ABS Investor Advocate </name>
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    <content type="html">
... for entering into a qualified loan modification or workout plan&#8221;); H.R. 1106 (draft of the Homes Act passed by the House) (&#8220;Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and notwithstanding any investment contract between a servicer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.absinvestoradvocate.com/2009/08/articles/mortgage-modifications-1/federal-court-remands-investors-class-action-against-countrywide-to-state-court/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reverse Mortgage Calculator | Texas RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/08/17/reverse-mortgage-calculator-ID0269.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-16:/commentary/5959250</id>
    <updated>2009-08-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas </name>
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    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON, D.C.- March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Congressman Louie Gohmert released the following statement following the House&amp;#39;s passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, a bill that allows ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/08/17/reverse-mortgage-calculator-ID0269.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Keep up on the Quagmire Of New Laws or Rules For Real Estate</title>
    <link href="http://blog.tucsonvalley.com/2009/08/12/keep-up-on-the-quagmire-of-new-laws-or-rules-for-real-estate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-11:/commentary/5831487</id>
    <updated>2009-08-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tucson | Oro Valley Real Estate Gateway </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Effective: 06/26/09. www.govtrack.us; Helping Families Save Their Homes Act HR 1106 - A detailed guideline fro loan modifications &amp;amp; efforst to reducew foreclosures around the country. Addresses tenants protection that are residing in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.tucsonvalley.com/2009/08/12/keep-up-on-the-quagmire-of-new-laws-or-rules-for-real-estate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Fanatic: Why Should Servicers Get A Safe Harbor?</title>
    <link href="http://mortgagefanatic.blogspot.com/2009/08/why-should-servicers-get-safe-harbor.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5783531</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Fanatic </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Though no single entity ever has a monopoly on political influence, it appears that Bank of America's lobbying efforts paid tangible benefits when, on March 5, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106, known as the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgagefanatic.blogspot.com/2009/08/why-should-servicers-get-safe-harbor.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/senator-sanders-unfiltered-august-10.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5783530</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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    <content type="html">
... gustavo (1), h.r. 1106 (1), habeas corpus (4), hagee (1), halloween (3), Hamas (2), hamdan (1), hampshire college (1), hanoi (1), Hard Times (1), Harper (3), harriet miers (1), Harriet Nahanee (1), harry kreisler (1), harry reid (4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/senator-sanders-unfiltered-august-10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Wasserman Schultz on Preventing Foreclosures | Cincinnati ...</title>
    <link href="http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-wasserman-schultz-on-preventing-foreclosures" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5783529</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, the House is debating the Helping Families Save their Homes Act, HR 1106, which begins to put part of President Obama's Homeowner Affordability and.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-wasserman-schultz-on-preventing-foreclosures&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill signed into law | RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/08/07/bill-signed-into-law-ID05831.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5783528</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; The U.S. House of Representatives postponed its scheduled consideration of H.R. 1106 Thursday and pushed back substantive debate and a vote until probably next week. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/08/07/bill-signed-into-law-ID05831.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Liza Garza - My Everything</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/liza-garza-my-everything.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5755729</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/liza-garza-my-everything.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>To The Leaders!</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/to-leaders.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-02:/commentary/5731633</id>
    <updated>2009-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/to-leaders.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Honduran Coup-ordered Attacks on Unarmed Protestors: Women ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/honduran-coup-ordered-attacks-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-01:/commentary/5717827</id>
    <updated>2009-08-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/08/honduran-coup-ordered-attacks-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Has the bill passed allowing me to put my home in a bankruptcy?</title>
    <link href="http://businessbankruptcylaws.org/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/commentary/5796393</id>
    <updated>2009-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Bankruptcy Law </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1106 has a clause allowing one to put their primary residence into a bankruptcy, therefore lowering the monthly payment to an affordable one. At this time the wealthy can put a vacation home, boat and airplane into a bankruptcy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://businessbankruptcylaws.org/has-the-bill-passed-allowing-me-to-put-my-home-in-a-bankruptcy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE AMERICAN JINGOIST: Blue Dog Dems Report Card</title>
    <link href="http://theamericanjingoist.blogspot.com/2009/08/blue-dog-dems-report-card.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-31:/commentary/5717826</id>
    <updated>2009-07-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE AMERICAN JINGOIST </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1106: Mortgage Loans Modification Passage of this bill gave bankruptcy courts the authority to modify the terms or reduce the principal balance of a homeowner's mortgage, while protecting lenders from investors when loan terms are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theamericanjingoist.blogspot.com/2009/08/blue-dog-dems-report-card.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Amsterdam is not Sodom &amp; Gomorrah</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/amsterdam-is-not-sodom-gomorrah.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5709758</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/amsterdam-is-not-sodom-gomorrah.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5701967</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gold Coast Chronicle </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1106: Mortgage Loans Modification Passage of this bill gave bankruptcy courts the authority to modify the terms or reduce the principal balance of a homeowner's mortgage, while protecting lenders from investors when loan terms are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goldcoastchronicle.com/politics/report-card-dems-blue-dog/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Iran, this revolution will be televised!</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/iran-this-revolution-will-be-televised.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5686612</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/iran-this-revolution-will-be-televised.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act&quot; Passes House</title>
    <link href="http://knowledgebase.findlaw.com/kb/2009/Mar/1268256_2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5701969</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FindLaw Knowledgebase </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On March 5, 2009, the US House of Representatives passed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (HR 1106). The vote was 234 to 191, with 7 representatives not voting. Passage of the bill in the House marks progress for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://knowledgebase.findlaw.com/kb/2009/Mar/1268256_2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>my fellow americans</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-fellow-americans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5677754</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-fellow-americans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What a Better &quot;War on Drugs&quot; Could Look Like</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-better-war-on-drugs-could-look.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-25:/commentary/5651799</id>
    <updated>2009-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(6), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-better-war-on-drugs-could-look.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>YOO HOO</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/yoo-hoo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/5644671</id>
    <updated>2009-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/yoo-hoo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Sword of Damocles</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/sword-of-damocles.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5636256</id>
    <updated>2009-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/sword-of-damocles.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DO YOU KNOW MUCH ABOUT IRAN?</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/do-you-know-much-about-iran.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5625298</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/do-you-know-much-about-iran.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don't blink...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/dont-blink.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5606768</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/dont-blink.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Palin Poetry?</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/palin-poetry.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5596749</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/palin-poetry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Daily 20/20: House Resolution 747--The Nograles' Plane</title>
    <link href="http://daily2020.blogspot.com/2009/07/house-resolution-747-nograles-plane.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/5606766</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily 20/20 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 747 is more dangerous than HR 1106 because it would provide two things for those big landlords out there---(1) an escape from the implementation of agrarian reform law and (2) a &quot;big killing&quot; opportunity for real estate developers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://daily2020.blogspot.com/2009/07/house-resolution-747-nograles-plane.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Here's Where Our Stimulus Money Is Going!</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/heres-where-our-stimulus-money-is-going.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/5583709</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/heres-where-our-stimulus-money-is-going.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TWIN PEAKS (the giant)</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/twin-peaks-giant.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-17:/commentary/5577565</id>
    <updated>2009-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/twin-peaks-giant.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE LESSONS</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/lessons.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5569568</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... gunman(1), Gustav Holst(1), gustavo(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(2), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry kreisler(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/lessons.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Al Green on Preventing Foreclosures</title>
    <link href="http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-al-green-on-preventing-foreclosures" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5560451</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, the House will complete consideration of the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (HR 1106), which begins to put part of President Obamas Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law. The Obama plan will help up to 7 to 9 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-al-green-on-preventing-foreclosures&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Disney Be Faithful to Your Employees</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/disney-be-faithful-to-your-employees.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550853</id>
    <updated>2009-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/disney-be-faithful-to-your-employees.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) nominated for Acadamy Award &#194;&#171; I Hear Stupid ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihearstupidpeople.com/?p=59" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5606767</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I Hear Stupid People </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (HR 1106); American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HR 1); Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (HR 627); Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihearstupidpeople.com/?p=59&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Sutton on Preventing Foreclosures | Cincinnati Mortgage</title>
    <link href="http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-sutton-on-preventing-foreclosures" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5542516</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, the House is debating the Helping Families Save their Homes Act, HR 1106, which begins to put part of President Obama's Homeowner Affordability and.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-sutton-on-preventing-foreclosures&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fake clear &#194;&#187; The American Academy Of Child And Adolescent ...</title>
    <link href="http://fakeclear.higgsino.com/2009/07/12/the-american-academy-of-child-and-adolescent-psychiatry-applauds-representative-kennedy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-11:/commentary/5606769</id>
    <updated>2009-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fake clear </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He responded to this catastrophe by sponsoring the Child Heath Crisis Relief Act (H.R. 1106), that provides erudition incentives for more professionals to be trained in treating children with mental illnesses, including stuff purchase ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fakeclear.higgsino.com/2009/07/12/the-american-academy-of-child-and-adolescent-psychiatry-applauds-representative-kennedy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Opposite of Peace Is &#226;&#8364;&#8221; War?</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/opposite-of-peace-is-war.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-11:/commentary/5531644</id>
    <updated>2009-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/opposite-of-peace-is-war.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Brad Miller on Preventing Foreclosures | Cincinnati Mortgage</title>
    <link href="http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-brad-miller-on-preventing-foreclosures-2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-11:/commentary/5531642</id>
    <updated>2009-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, the House will complete consideration of the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (HR 1106), which begins to put part of President Obamas Homeowner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-brad-miller-on-preventing-foreclosures-2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Donald Reeves: 'A Very Dangerous Man'</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/donald-reeves-very-dangerous-man.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5518478</id>
    <updated>2009-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/donald-reeves-very-dangerous-man.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Yee Haw</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/yee-haw.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5511377</id>
    <updated>2009-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/yee-haw.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Alcee Hastings on Preventing Foreclosures</title>
    <link href="http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-alcee-hastings-on-preventing-foreclosures" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-08:/commentary/5518477</id>
    <updated>2009-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, the House will complete consideration of the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (HR 1106), which begins to put part of President Obamas Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law. The Obama plan will help up to 7 to 9 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-alcee-hastings-on-preventing-foreclosures&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Frank: Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t Do It At The Expense of An Awful Lot of Americans</title>
    <link href="http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-frank-dont-do-it-at-the-expense-of-an-awful-lot-of-americans" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5511376</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cincinnati Mortgage </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House will complete consideration of the Helping Families Save their Homes Act (HR 1106), which begins to put part of President Obamas Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law. Chairman Barney Frank argues against the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cincinnatimortgage.info/home-mortgage/rep-frank-dont-do-it-at-the-expense-of-an-awful-lot-of-americans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>6000 YEARS OLD</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/6000-years-old.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5503301</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/6000-years-old.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nothing smells, feels, or tastes, quite like cowardice.</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/nothing-smells-feels-or-tastes-quite.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5494146</id>
    <updated>2009-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/nothing-smells-feels-or-tastes-quite.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>RGE - New Monthly Roubini Column for Project Syndicate</title>
    <link href="http://www.rgemonitor.com/roubini-monitor/257242/new_monthly_roubini_column_for_project_syndicate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5494144</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nouriel Roubini's Global EconoMonitor </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to Wikipedia, the stated purpose of The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (H.R. 1106 or S. 896), signed into law by President Barack Obama, &quot;was to allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rgemonitor.com/roubini-monitor/257242/new_monthly_roubini_column_for_project_syndicate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5475232</id>
    <updated>2009-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/skeptical-eye-for-eye.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>America-A land Of Promises And Immigrants</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-05:/commentary/5466584</id>
    <updated>2009-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(2), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/america-land-of-promises-and-immigrants.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mike Arcuri Helps The Rich, Votes Against The Rest</title>
    <link href="http://takeback24.blogspot.com/2009/07/mike-arcuri-helps-rich-votes-against.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-03:/commentary/5494145</id>
    <updated>2009-07-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New York&amp;#39;s 24th District Green </name>
    </author>
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HR 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, has been passed by the House, but not yet by the Senate. The bill, if it becomes law, will allow bankruptcy judges to work to restructure mortgage payments so that banks can continue ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://takeback24.blogspot.com/2009/07/mike-arcuri-helps-rich-votes-against.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Consumer Protection Legislation is Necessary, and Could be ...</title>
    <link href="http://hubbellduvall.com/2009/07/federal-consumer-protection-legislation-is-necessary-and-could-be-on-its-way/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-01:/commentary/5460069</id>
    <updated>2009-07-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HubbellDuVall PLLC </name>
    </author>
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The mortgage companies successfully killed HR 1106 which would have allowed Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Judges to modify mortgages so maybe the banks can kill this legislation . . . . but I hope not.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hubbellduvall.com/2009/07/federal-consumer-protection-legislation-is-necessary-and-could-be-on-its-way/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama Identifies The Housing Problem With Foreclosure ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.usreoproperties.com/blog/president-obama-identifies-housing-problem-foreclosure-tribulations/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-01:/commentary/5442041</id>
    <updated>2009-07-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US REO Properties </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106 may be helping a couple of more foreclosure victims but not to the extent the American public is being made to believe. Moreover it is being pushed through at the cost of dramatically changing rules. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usreoproperties.com/blog/president-obama-identifies-housing-problem-foreclosure-tribulations/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Limbaugh Principle</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/limbaugh-principle.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-30:/commentary/5421308</id>
    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(1), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/07/limbaugh-principle.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field | Home Mortgage Guide</title>
    <link href="http://homemortgageinfosite.com/blog/home-mortgage/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-29:/commentary/5421307</id>
    <updated>2009-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Home Mortgage Guide </name>
    </author>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, H.R. 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: http://fightingforourhomes.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homemortgageinfosite.com/blog/home-mortgage/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Public Radio Programming Pushes Commercial Banking in Poor Communities</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/public-radio-programming-pushes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5412119</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(1), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/public-radio-programming-pushes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Crisis in Honduras This Weekend!</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/crisis-in-honduras-this-weekend.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-27:/commentary/5388642</id>
    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... green zone(2), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(1), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), grief(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(5), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/crisis-in-honduras-this-weekend.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>46 Mexican Children Perish in Day Care Fire! Will Mexico's Plagues ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/46-mexican-children-perish-in-day-care.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-20:/commentary/5315232</id>
    <updated>2009-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(1), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry reid(3), Harry Truman(1), Harvard Law Program(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/46-mexican-children-perish-in-day-care.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DRILL BABY (Actionable Head=Lines)</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/drill-baby-actionable-headlines.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5307617</id>
    <updated>2009-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(1), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry reid(3), Harry Truman(1), Harvard Law Program(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/drill-baby-actionable-headlines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support a Cautious Response to the Iranian Election</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/support-cautious-response-to-iranian.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-18:/commentary/5295972</id>
    <updated>2009-06-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(1), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry reid(2), Harry Truman(1), Harvard Law Program(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/support-cautious-response-to-iranian.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>t r u t h o u t | Conyers Puts Mortgage Relief Back on Table</title>
    <link href="http://www.truthout.org/061809O" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5531643</id>
    <updated>2009-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truthout - All Articles </name>
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    <content type="html">
Conyers introduced H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which would allow bankruptcy judges to work with banks to modify mortgage terms to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Under the terms of the bill, the judge may ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.truthout.org/061809O&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Conyers Insists Meaningful Mortgage Relief Must Be Included in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/06/17/conyers-insists-meaningful-mortgage-relief-must-be-included-in-financial-regulatory-reform-plan-ID05544.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5287618</id>
    <updated>2009-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Conyers introduced H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which would allow bankruptcy judges to work with banks to modify mortgage terms to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Under the terms of the bill, the judge may ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/06/17/conyers-insists-meaningful-mortgage-relief-must-be-included-in-financial-regulatory-reform-plan-ID05544.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ohio 15th District: Ohio Bankers Are Joyful</title>
    <link href="http://ohio15th.blogspot.com/2009/06/ohio-bankers-are-joyful.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5287619</id>
    <updated>2009-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ohio 15th District </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. TOPICS: Consumers, Debt &amp; Bankruptcy, Housing, Mortgage lending, Personal bankruptcy. YEA, Voted to support the middle class ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ohio15th.blogspot.com/2009/06/ohio-bankers-are-joyful.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Desert Beacon: Dean Heller's Notable No's</title>
    <link href="http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/06/dean-heller-notable-no.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-12:/commentary/5252208</id>
    <updated>2009-06-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Beacon </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, passed 234-191 on March 5, 2009. [roll call 104] H.R. 1262, Federal Water Pollution Control Act Authorization Amendments, passed 317-101 on March 12, 2009. [roll call 123] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/06/dean-heller-notable-no.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Genocide - Free Palestine</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/genocide-free-palestine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-12:/commentary/5245954</id>
    <updated>2009-06-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(1), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry reid(2), Harry Truman(1), Harvard Law Program(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/06/genocide-free-palestine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MORTGAGE CRISIS &#226;&#8364;&#8220; THOUGHTS ON HR1106</title>
    <link href="http://www.haroldshawjr.com/2009/06/mortgage-crisis-thoughts-on-hr1106.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-11:/commentary/5295971</id>
    <updated>2009-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MY THOUGHTS </name>
    </author>
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After reading TIME GOES BY &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Crabby Lady&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Post On Economic Fairness,. I decided to do some quick research and came up with the below blog from the Congressional Budget Office. I believe that going as close to the source as you can ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.haroldshawjr.com/2009/06/mortgage-crisis-thoughts-on-hr1106.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Home Equity Theft Reporter Cases &amp; Articles: Watch Out For ...</title>
    <link href="http://homeequitytheft-cases-articles.blogspot.com/2009/06/watch-out-for-mail-solicitations.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-04:/commentary/5315237</id>
    <updated>2009-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Home Equity Theft Reporter Cases &amp; Articles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It suggests the recipient ''may be eligible for a special modification program according to guidelines created in conjunction with the Government Stimulus Program HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Home Act.'' The bill that bore that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeequitytheft-cases-articles.blogspot.com/2009/06/watch-out-for-mail-solicitations.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>No Lazy Days of Summer for the Consumer Credit Industry : Global ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.globalfinancialmarketwatch.com/2009/06/articles/no-lazy-days-of-summer-for-the-consumer-credit-industry/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5822628</id>
    <updated>2009-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Global Financial Market Watch </name>
    </author>
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The ambiguity is even more pronounced when compared to the House&amp;#39;s safe harbor provision in H.R. 1106, which was not enacted into law, but which did contain such express provisions. Meanwhile, the Act also provides that purchasers of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.globalfinancialmarketwatch.com/2009/06/articles/no-lazy-days-of-summer-for-the-consumer-credit-industry/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lake Geneva Real Estate Blog &#194;&#187; Paul Ryan (R) Responds</title>
    <link href="http://www.genevalakefrontrealty.com/blog/index.php?itemid=404" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5172690</id>
    <updated>2009-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lake Geneva Real Estate Blog </name>
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Recently Congress voted on H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, legislation based in large part on the Administration's proposals. While the intentions are honorable, the consequences of this bill would do more harm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.genevalakefrontrealty.com/blog/index.php?itemid=404&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage relief scams mushroom as foreclosure crisis winds on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lubbockonline.com/stories/053109/bus_445530755.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-30:/commentary/5245955</id>
    <updated>2009-05-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal:Today's Headlines </name>
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It suggests the recipient &quot;may be eligible for a special modification program according to guidelines created in conjunction with the Government Stimulus Program HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Home Act.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lubbockonline.com/stories/053109/bus_445530755.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage relief scams mushroom as foreclosure crisis winds on ...</title>
    <link href="http://lubbockonline.com/stories/053109/bus_445530755.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-30:/commentary/5144242</id>
    <updated>2009-05-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal:Today's Headlines </name>
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    <content type="html">
It suggests the recipient &quot;may be eligible for a special modification program according to guidelines created in conjunction with the Government Stimulus Program HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Home Act.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lubbockonline.com/stories/053109/bus_445530755.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage relief scams mushroom as crisis winds on - Business ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/102/story/732723.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5130068</id>
    <updated>2009-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ledger-Enquirer: Business </name>
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It suggests the recipient &#226;&#8364;&#339;may be eligible for a special modification program according to guidelines created in conjunction with the Government Stimulus Program HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Home Act.&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/102/story/732723.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Eviction of Tenants In the Event of Foreclosure &#194;&#171; Nevada ...</title>
    <link href="http://ameglegal.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/eviction-of-tenants-in-the-event-of-foreclosure/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-25:/commentary/5107997</id>
    <updated>2009-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nevada Residential Real Property Law </name>
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Posted by Darren Welsh under Foreclosure, REO &#183; No Comments &#183; foreclosure_eviction &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act May 20, 2009&#226;&#8364;* (S. 896). Effective May 20, 2009 federal legislation establishes protections for renters living &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ameglegal.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/eviction-of-tenants-in-the-event-of-foreclosure/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Getting to the Bottom of the Mortgage Cram Down | HubbellDuVall PLLC</title>
    <link href="http://hubbellduvall.com/2009/05/getting-to-the-bottom-of-the-mortgage-cram-down/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-24:/commentary/5315234</id>
    <updated>2009-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HubbellDuVall PLLC </name>
    </author>
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It's genesis was H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Congress has failed, however, for many families in Michigan who face the very real specter of foreclosure and eviction. The bill to give relief to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hubbellduvall.com/2009/05/getting-to-the-bottom-of-the-mortgage-cram-down/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sestak Votes for Bipartisan Compromise to Stem ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/05/23/congressman-sestak-votes-for-bipartisan-compromise-to-stem-foreclosures-2-ID04744.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-22:/commentary/5130069</id>
    <updated>2009-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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... over the next four years&#226;&#8364;&#8221;with potentially 5 million homes lost through foreclosure or short sales&#226;&#8364;&#8221;Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) today voted for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed by a vote of 234 to. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/05/23/congressman-sestak-votes-for-bipartisan-compromise-to-stem-foreclosures-2-ID04744.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sestak Votes for Bipartisan Compromise to Stem ...</title>
    <link href="http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2009/05/23/congressman-sestak-votes-for-bipartisan-compromise-to-stem-foreclosures-2-ID0235.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-22:/commentary/5091138</id>
    <updated>2009-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvania </name>
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    <content type="html">
... over the next four years&#226;&#8364;&#8221;with potentially 5 million homes lost through foreclosure or short sales&#226;&#8364;&#8221;Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) today voted for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed by a vote of 234 to. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2009/05/23/congressman-sestak-votes-for-bipartisan-compromise-to-stem-foreclosures-2-ID0235.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Borrower&amp;#39;s RESPONSE TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND TO TAX ...</title>
    <link href="http://livinglies.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/borrowers-response-to-motion-for-summary-judgment-and-to-tax-attorneys-fees-and-answer/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/8072508</id>
    <updated>2009-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Livinglies's Weblog </name>
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H.R.1106. Title: To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 2/23/2009) Cosponsors (24) Related Bills: H.RES.190, H.RES.205, S.895, S.896 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://livinglies.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/borrowers-response-to-motion-for-summary-judgment-and-to-tax-attorneys-fees-and-answer/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Himes, Housing Leaders Attend President's Signing of Bill to ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/05/21/himes-housing-leaders-attend-president%E2%80%99s-signing-of-bill-to-increase-homeowner-protections-ID04726.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5091137</id>
    <updated>2009-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Earl Blumenauer voted in favor of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill includes provisions that Blumenauer has long championed, such as giving bankruptcy judges the ability to modify existing mortgages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/05/21/himes-housing-leaders-attend-president%E2%80%99s-signing-of-bill-to-increase-homeowner-protections-ID04726.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Organizing for America | Event | REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S IN DEM'S ...</title>
    <link href="http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/meeting/gpcpl4" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-16:/commentary/5315235</id>
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      <name>Events from My.BarackObama.com </name>
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HR. 1106 &quot;SAVING FAMILIES FROM FORECLOSURES&quot;....WELL, THIS IS A TRULY BI-PARTISAN BILL... NOT ONLY DID ALL OF THE REPUBS VOTE THE BILL DOWN...BUT 12 DEMS VOTED IT DOWN TOO AND 2 DEMS REFUSED TO VOTE AT ALL... TRULY UNACCEPTABLE. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/meeting/gpcpl4&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field</title>
    <link href="http://ethicalforeclosurefortunes.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-15:/commentary/5027176</id>
    <updated>2009-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethical Foreclosure Fortunes </name>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers bill, HR 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Petition: fightingforourhomes.com Find your Congressional Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ethicalforeclosurefortunes.com/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s the status of H.R. 1106?</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/forum/87645-post3.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/9120887</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Forum - LoanSafe.org </name>
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What&amp;#39;s going on with the HR 1106 bill? Did it pass the Senate? If not then what&amp;#39;s next? If they vote against it is there anything else that can be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/forum/87645-post3.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s the status of H.R. 1106?</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/forum/87641-post2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/9110563</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Forum - LoanSafe.org </name>
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What&amp;#39;s going on with the HR 1106 bill? Did it pass the Senate? If not then what&amp;#39;s next? If they vote against it is there anything else that can be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/forum/87641-post2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What&amp;#39;s the status of H.R. 1106? - Loan Modification Forum ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/forum/homeowner-party-homeowners-unite-fight-back/11793-whats-status-h-r-1106-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/6407155</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Loan Modification Forum - LoanSafe.org </name>
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What&amp;#39;s going on with the HR 1106 bill? Did it pass the Senate? If not then what&amp;#39;s next? If they vote against it is there anything else that can be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/forum/homeowner-party-homeowners-unite-fight-back/11793-whats-status-h-r-1106-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What's the status of H.R. 1106? - Loan Modification Forum - Loan Safe</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/forum/unite-fight-your-rights-americans-who-have-had-enough/11793-whats-status-h-r-1106-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-10:/commentary/4988849</id>
    <updated>2009-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Loan Modification Forum - Loan Safe </name>
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What's going on with the HR 1106 bill? Did it pass the Senate? If not then what's next? If they vote against it is there anything else that can be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/forum/unite-fight-your-rights-americans-who-have-had-enough/11793-whats-status-h-r-1106-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 1106 Dies in the Senate : Northwest Condo &amp;amp; HOA Law Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.condo-hoalawblog.com/2009/05/articles/washington/hr-1106-dies-in-the-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-09:/commentary/8081102</id>
    <updated>2009-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Northwest Condo &amp; HOA Law Blog </name>
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Specifically, H.R. 1106: &amp;quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009,&amp;quot; would have given bankruptcy judges the ability to &amp;#39;cram down&amp;#39; the principal balance and monthly payments, wiping out tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.condo-hoalawblog.com/2009/05/articles/washington/hr-1106-dies-in-the-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Subprime Shakeout: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (S ...</title>
    <link href="http://subprimeshakeout.blogspot.com/2009/05/helping-families-save-their-homes-act-s.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4962194</id>
    <updated>2009-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Subprime Shakeout </name>
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One major difference between the bills passed by the Senate and the House is that the version passed by the House in early March (H.R. 1106) contained a bankruptcy cram-down provision that would allow bankruptcy judges to modify ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://subprimeshakeout.blogspot.com/2009/05/helping-families-save-their-homes-act-s.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Modern Left: Turner and Schmidt want rejected stimulus money ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.themodernleft.com/2009/05/turner-and-schmidt-want-rejected.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4949654</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Modern Left </name>
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Earlier this year, Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) was the only Republican co-sponsor of a bill Congressman John Boehner called &quot;worst idea in the world&quot;: H.R.1106, the mortgage cram down bill. This week, Boehner thinks Turner is a hero. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.themodernleft.com/2009/05/turner-and-schmidt-want-rejected.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes H.R. 1728 | RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/05/07/house-passes-hr-1728-ID05302.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4949653</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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applauded the passage of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This bill extends the application of mortgage modifications in Chapter 13 bankruptcy so that a judge can modify the loan terms for a family's home in Chapter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/05/07/house-passes-hr-1728-ID05302.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. Senate Votes To Create Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task</title>
    <link href="http://blog.ewm.com/2009/05/07/us-senate-votes-to-create-nationwide-mortgage-fraud-task/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4949611</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>EWM Realtors </name>
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In the U.S. House of Representatives, Bill H.R.1106 was introduced by Congressman John Conyers, Jr. of Michigan in February 2009. -. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in Miami-Dade County and the entire U.S.&#226;&#8364;* said ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.ewm.com/2009/05/07/us-senate-votes-to-create-nationwide-mortgage-fraud-task/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate passes bill to shore up FDIC | RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/05/06/senate-passes-bill-to-shore-up-fdic-ID05292.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4949552</id>
    <updated>2009-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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H.R. 1106 contains the long sought reform of bankruptcy law that would allow bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of a first mortgage on the borrower's primary residence, including reducing the principal. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/05/06/senate-passes-bill-to-shore-up-fdic-ID05292.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>At Some Point&#8230;.Take It To The&#160;Streets</title>
    <link href="http://mybrooklynreport.com/2009/05/06/at-some-pointtake-it-to-the-streets/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/5150249</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:59Z</updated>
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      <name>MyBrooklynReport.com</name>
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Mark this day in your calendar, May 5th 2009.The Senate failed to pass S.895, or the legislation entitled Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, which the house version, &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1106&lt;/strong&gt;, passed with an easy majority.  The &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mybrooklynreport.com/2009/05/06/at-some-pointtake-it-to-the-streets/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CUNA News Now: CU stabilization, insurance fund mods clear Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash050609-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/4949553</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CUNA News Now Headlines </name>
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The bill next will be sent back to the House to work out differences between the Senate bill and the House version, H.R. 1106. The National Credit Union Administration's (NCUA) plan for a stabilization fund wasn't included in the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash050609-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Peace Tree</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/back-to-business.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/4941792</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(1), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry reid(2), Harry Truman(1), Harvard Law Program(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/back-to-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Set to Ease Mortgage Terms for Troubled Homeowners | But As ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.butasforme.com/2009/05/06/senate-set-to-ease-mortgage-terms-for-troubled-homeowners/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/4941646</id>
    <updated>2009-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>But As For Me </name>
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Neighborhood Destabilization Act: H.R. 1106. The Foundry Quick Take: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act&#226;&#8364;*? Or Neighborhood Destabilization Act: Allows bankruptcy judges to reduce the principal owed on a mortgage, a practice often ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.butasforme.com/2009/05/06/senate-set-to-ease-mortgage-terms-for-troubled-homeowners/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reason Foundation - Out of Control Policy Blog &gt; Banks and ...</title>
    <link href="http://reason.org/news/show/banks-and-mortgage-investors-b" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/5644673</id>
    <updated>2009-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Reason Foundation - Out of Control Policy Blog </name>
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Senator Dick Durbin, who drove the lost fight for cramdowns, separated the measure from a larger bill that passed the House (HR 1106) that is aiming to redefine how the mortgage industry works. The &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reason.org/news/show/banks-and-mortgage-investors-b&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COMEDY Cyber Bitch Slap: TAX LOOPHOLES, JOB LOSS and HEALTHCARE</title>
    <link href="http://cyberbitchslap2.blogspot.com/2009/05/tax-loopholes-job-loss-and-healthcare.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/4962195</id>
    <updated>2009-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>COMEDY Cyber Bitch Slap </name>
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ESPECIALLY after the recent H.R. 1106 Mortgage Reduction Bill fiasco&#226;&#8364;&#166; The crude, vile audacity it took for Corporations to think they didn't have an obligation to pay taxes or keep Americans working. These are the BIG businesses that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cyberbitchslap2.blogspot.com/2009/05/tax-loopholes-job-loss-and-healthcare.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reason Foundation - Out of Control Policy Blog &gt; Banks and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reason.org/blog/show/1007494.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/4932732</id>
    <updated>2009-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reason Foundation - Out of Control Policy Blog </name>
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Senator Dick Durbin, who drove the lost fight for cramdowns, separated the measure from a larger bill that passed the House (HR 1106) that is aiming to redefine how the mortgage industry works. The &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reason.org/blog/show/1007494.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Firedoglake &#194;&#187; Over $42 Million Paid to Lobbyists Working to Defeat ...</title>
    <link href="http://firedoglake.com/2009/05/05/over-42-million-paid-to-lobbyists-to-defeat-cramdown-in-1q-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/4932681</id>
    <updated>2009-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Firedoglake </name>
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Because lobbying reports don't break down how much money was devoted to lobbying on a specific issue it's not possible to break down a total spent on cramdown alone, but lobbying against H.R. 1106, H.R. 200 and S. 61, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firedoglake.com/2009/05/05/over-42-million-paid-to-lobbyists-to-defeat-cramdown-in-1q-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Mortgage Lender Implode-O-Meter News Pick-ups: Housing ...</title>
    <link href="http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2009-05-04_HousingAmendmentCouldShutDownFHA.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4941647</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>IEHI Feed: The Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter </name>
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The House has passed a similar bill (H.R. 1106). The House version contains a bankruptcy cramdown provision that the Senate has rejected. If only. But someone should point out to Vitters that instead of shutting down FHA, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2009-05-04_HousingAmendmentCouldShutDownFHA.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reason Foundation - Out of Control Policy Blog &gt; The Evolving ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reason.org/blog/show/1007493.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4936101</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reason Foundation - Out of Control Policy Blog </name>
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Senator Dick Durbin, who drove the lost fight for cramdowns, separated the measure from a larger bill that passed the House (HR 1106) that is aiming to redefine how the mortgage industry works. The &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reason.org/blog/show/1007493.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Housing Amendment Could Shut Down FHA</title>
    <link href="http://www.juniormortgage.com/news/housing-amendment-could-shut-down-fha/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4932816</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage News </name>
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The House has passed a similar bill (H.R. 1106). The House version contains a bankruptcy cramdown provision that the Senate has rejected. If only. But someone should point out to Vitters that instead of shutting down FHA, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.juniormortgage.com/news/housing-amendment-could-shut-down-fha/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CUNA News Now: House members promise action on bill with NCUA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash050409-4.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4932731</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CUNA News Now Headlines </name>
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and Luis Gutierrez (D.-Ill.), supported Dodd's efforts to include the temporary corporate credit union stabilization fund as part of H.R. 1106. The stabilization legislation, introduced by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash050409-4.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Banksters Win One, Lose One in Congress | America For Purchase</title>
    <link href="http://www.americaforpurchase.com/american-injustice/2523/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4929887</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>America For Purchase </name>
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Yesterday in the U.S. Senate, the banks won the key vote on S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which has already passed the House as H.R. 1106. The vote was on Senator Durbin's amendment that would allow judges to modify ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americaforpurchase.com/american-injustice/2523/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>implode-explode.com - Implosion News Pick-ups: Housing Amendment ...</title>
    <link href="http://implode-explode.com/viewnews/2009-05-04_HousingAmendmentCouldShutDownFHA.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4921853</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Implode-Explode Heavy Industries news feed </name>
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The House has passed a similar bill (H.R. 1106). The House version contains a bankruptcy cramdown provision that the Senate has rejected. If only. But someone should point out to Vitters that instead of shutting down FHA, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://implode-explode.com/viewnews/2009-05-04_HousingAmendmentCouldShutDownFHA.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Organizing for America | karen benzer's Blog: MEMO TO CONGRESS ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4912217</id>
    <updated>2009-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Member Posts </name>
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Since the US Constitution was entirely written on 6 pieces of paper, it surely cannot be in the best interest of the American people to submit a single bill like HR. 1106 THE &#226;&#8364;&#339;SAVING FAMILIES FROM FORECLOSURE BILL,&#226;&#8364;* WHICH, IN IT'S SELF, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/karenJbenzer/gGxJBQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ALG Praises the Senate for &quot;Voting to Uphold Common Sense in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2009/5/2/alg-praises-the-senate-for-voting-to-uphold-common-sense-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-01:/commentary/4921770</id>
    <updated>2009-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Press Releases </name>
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&quot;The American people did not support ttheir out-and-out robbery. And thanks to the Senate, who stood with their constituents, the. American people have finally won a small victory against the bailout. barons.&quot;-ALG President Bill Wilson. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2009/5/2/alg-praises-the-senate-for-voting-to-uphold-common-sense-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Free Speech Zone:: Open Thread: Banks Make Senate Vote Down ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.freespeechzoneblog.com/diary/4173/open-thread-banks-make-senate-vote-down-hr-1106-foreclosure-prevention-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-01:/commentary/4893350</id>
    <updated>2009-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Free Speech Zone - Front Page </name>
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Open Thread: Banks Make Senate Vote Down H.R. 1106: Foreclosure Prevention Bill | 9 comments. by: you @ soon. To post this comment click here: Otherwise click cancel. You must enter a subject for your comment. Great.... (5.00 / 2) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freespeechzoneblog.com/diary/4173/open-thread-banks-make-senate-vote-down-hr-1106-foreclosure-prevention-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>t r u t h o u t | Banksters Win One, Lose One in Congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-01:/commentary/4893307</id>
    <updated>2009-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Truthout - All Articles </name>
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Yesterday in the U.S. Senate, the banks won the key vote [4] on S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which has already passed the House as H.R. 1106. The vote was on Senator Durbin's amendment that would allow judges to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.truthout.org/050209Y&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Bully Pulpit versus the Housing Industry | Matthew Ferrara ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/6143007</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Matthew Ferrara &amp; Company &#187; rssfeed </name>
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Both have thrown their support behind the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes&#226;&#8364;* Act (HR 1106) which passed the House (but failed the Senate today). Apparently the industry cannot see beyond its next commission, to the day when even those ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.matthewferrara.com/rssfeed/contractjeopardy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legal analysis of servicer safe harbor &#194;&#171; WestBlog.net</title>
    <link href="http://tnalcorpcomm.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/legal-analysis-of-servicer-safe-harbor/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4941794</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WestBlog.net </name>
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The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (H.R. 1106) has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and is now under consideration in the U.S. Senate. It is aimed at preventing mortgage foreclosures and enhancing mortgage credit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tnalcorpcomm.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/legal-analysis-of-servicer-safe-harbor/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Banksters Win One, Lose One in Congress | OurFuture.org</title>
    <link href="http://www.ourfuture.org/blog-entry/2009051801/banksters-win-one-lose-one-congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4941791</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Blog entry </name>
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Yesterday in the U.S. Senate, the banks won the key vote on S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which has already passed the House as H.R. 1106. The vote was on Senator Durbin's amendment that would allow judges to modify ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ourfuture.org/blog-entry/2009051801/banksters-win-one-lose-one-congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Bully Pulpit versus the Housing Industry | Matthew Ferrara ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.matthewferrara.com/rss/contractjeopardy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4893384</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Matthew Ferrara &amp; Company </name>
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Both have thrown their support behind the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes&#226;&#8364;* Act (HR 1106) which passed the House (but failed the Senate today). Apparently the industry cannot see beyond its next commission, to the day when even those ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.matthewferrara.com/rss/contractjeopardy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Jersey Real Estate Report &#194;&#187; How much hideousness do you get ...</title>
    <link href="http://njrereport.com/index.php/2009/05/01/how-much-hideousness-do-you-get-for-95m-675m/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4893308</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>New Jersey Real Estate Report </name>
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In a 234-191 vote March 5, the House of Representatives signed off on cram-down language in passing the House version of the bill, HR 1106 (see story). Cram-down supporters say they want to force lenders to step up efforts to help ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://njrereport.com/index.php/2009/05/01/how-much-hideousness-do-you-get-for-95m-675m/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE PEACE TREE: Still Flying...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/still-flying.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4888285</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1), halloween(3), Hamas(1), hamdan(1), hampshire college(1), hanoi(1), Hard Times(1), Harper(3), harriet miers(1), Harriet Nahanee(1), harry reid(2), Harry Truman(1), Harvard Law Program(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/05/still-flying.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Boxer Regrets Defeat of Housing Measure | California RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/05/01/boxer-regrets-defeat-of-housing-measure-ID0342.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4885413</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>California </name>
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Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House's passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/05/01/boxer-regrets-defeat-of-housing-measure-ID0342.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Boxer Regrets Defeat of Housing Measure | RealEstateRama U.S. States</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/05/01/boxer-regrets-defeat-of-housing-measure-ID04449.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4885412</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Earl Blumenauer voted in favor of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill includes provisions that Blumenauer has long championed, such as giving bankruptcy judges the ability to modify existing mortgages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/05/01/boxer-regrets-defeat-of-housing-measure-ID04449.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AARP: No Adequate Argument to Deny Bankruptcy Judges the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/05/01/aarp-no-adequate-argument-to-deny-bankruptcy-judges-the-flexibility-to-reduce-primary-mortgage-loans-ID05233.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-30:/commentary/4883894</id>
    <updated>2009-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106 contains the long sought reform of bankruptcy law that would allow bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of a first mortgage on the borrower's primary residence, including reducing the principal. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/05/01/aarp-no-adequate-argument-to-deny-bankruptcy-judges-the-flexibility-to-reduce-primary-mortgage-loans-ID05233.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>mortgage issues: Will Senate Allow Banksters To Reap More Rewards?</title>
    <link href="http://dan-mortgageissues.blogspot.com/2009/04/will-senate-allow-banksters-to-reap.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/5279224</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mortgage issues </name>
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The provision giving judges the power to reduce mortgage principals and interest rates for homeowners in bankruptcy may be stripped from H.R. 1106 by the Senate. The provision, referred to as &#226;&#8364;&#339;cramdown&#226;&#8364;*, would not give more taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dan-mortgageissues.blogspot.com/2009/04/will-senate-allow-banksters-to-reap.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hugh Wood: U.S. Senate Defeats Mortgage &#226;&#8364;&#339;Cram-Down&#226;&#8364;* Provisions in ...</title>
    <link href="http://hughwood.blogspot.com/2009/04/us-senate-defeats-mortgage-cram-down.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4879182</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hugh Wood </name>
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Senate Bill 896, with provisions similar to H.R. 1106 (Conyers, D-MI), went down to defeat today. The legistlation Senator Dick Durbin (Durbin D-IL) referred to as: &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act,&#226;&#8364;* failed to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hughwood.blogspot.com/2009/04/us-senate-defeats-mortgage-cram-down.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CQ Politics | With &#226;&#8364;&#732;Cramdown' Vote, Durbin Finds That Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003107594" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4879126</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Top Stories from CQ </name>
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The bankruptcy language is in a House-passed version of the legislation ( HR 1106 ) and will come back up during conference, Durbin said. But after losing 12 Democrats in the Senate, the provision is on life support &#226;&#8364;&#8221; at best. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003107594&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cramdown unlikely in Senate housing bill | RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/04/30/cramdown-unlikely-in-senate-housing-bill-ID05217.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4879125</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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WASHINGTON - March 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted 234-191 in favor of H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which contains a mortgage cramdown provision that will affect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/04/30/cramdown-unlikely-in-senate-housing-bill-ID05217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Will Senate Allow Banksters To Reap More Rewards? &#194;&#171; The Ice Blog</title>
    <link href="http://theiceblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/will-senate-allow-banksters-to-reap-more-rewards/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-29:/commentary/4879074</id>
    <updated>2009-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Ice Blog </name>
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The provision giving judges the power to reduce mortgage principals and interest rates for homeowners in bankruptcy may be stripped from H.R. 1106 by the Senate. The provision, referred to as &#226;&#8364;&#339;cramdown&#226;&#8364;*, would not give more taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theiceblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/will-senate-allow-banksters-to-reap-more-rewards/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Calitics:: It's Official - I'm Running in 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.calitics.com/diary/8709/its-official-im-running-in-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4941793</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Calitics - Front Page </name>
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He also voted against HR 1106 which will save countless homes right here in this district from going into foreclosure. I have lived in this district for almost 30 years, raised my five children here, and both my wife and I have been ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.calitics.com/diary/8709/its-official-im-running-in-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Hypocrisy Keeps On Coming</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/2009/04/house_heroes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4941790</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for American Progress Action Fund </name>
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Vote on passage of HR 1106 to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. The bill permits bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of mortgages for debtors' primary residences. The House passed the bill on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/2009/04/house_heroes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Calitics:: It's Official - I'm Running in 2010</title>
    <link href="http://calitics.com/diary/8709/its-official-im-running-in-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4885447</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Calitics - Front Page </name>
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He also voted against HR 1106 which will save countless homes right here in this district from going into foreclosure. I have lived in this district for almost 30 years, raised my five children here, and both my wife and I have been ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://calitics.com/diary/8709/its-official-im-running-in-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>It's Official - I'm Running in 2010 | RootsWire</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4879183</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Featured States News </name>
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He also voted against HR 1106 which will save countless homes right here in this district from going into foreclosure. I have lived in this district for almost 30 years, raised my five children here, and both my wife and I have been ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rootswire.org/content/its-official-im-running-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Miami Florida Bankruptcy Law Blog: Vote Expected in Senate on ...</title>
    <link href="http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/04/vote-expected-in-senate-on-bankruptcy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4875150</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Miami Florida Bankruptcy Law Blog </name>
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The Washington Post reports that a vote is expected Thursday in the Senate on S. 896 the &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009&quot;, the Senate's version of a bankruptcy reform bill previously passed by the House in H.R. 1106. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/04/vote-expected-in-senate-on-bankruptcy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bank Lobby On Course To Gut Bankruptcy Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/29/bankruptcy-bill-may-be-gu_n_192907.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4872664</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post | Full News Feed </name>
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Tell them to pass H.R. 1106 now with no changes or face the political consequences. Remind them to act like Democrats and not Republicans and to stop sucking up to the banks! Write them at: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/29/bankruptcy-bill-may-be-gu_n_192907.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dodd: White House &quot;Ambivalent&quot; About Bankruptcy Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/29/dodd-white-house-ambivale_n_193214.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4872663</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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Let's remind him and ask him to vigorously and openly support H.R. 1106 the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act without any changes, just like it came to the Senate from the House. No watering down of the bill. Just like it should be. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/29/dodd-white-house-ambivale_n_193214.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTionable RESISTance: TWO FOR TWO</title>
    <link href="http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/04/two-for-two.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4872529</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACTionable RESISTance </name>
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... global (1), global gag rule (1), global warming (2), google (1), governor (2), governor dean (1), gray wolf (1), green collar (1), green jobs (3), greenhouse gas (1), h.r. 1106 (1), hampshire college (1), health (1), health care (6) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/04/two-for-two.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CUNA urges CU action on NCUSIF provisions | RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/04/29/cuna-urges-cu-action-on-ncusif-provisions-ID05208.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4872528</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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WASHINGTON - February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Every member of the U.S. House was urged Tuesday by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) to consider changes to mortgage &quot;cramdown&quot; provisions in H.R. 1106 that are overly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/04/29/cuna-urges-cu-action-on-ncusif-provisions-ID05208.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Docudharma:: Suicide Prevention</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-28:/commentary/4872504</id>
    <updated>2009-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Docudharma - Recommended Diaries </name>
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by: Jack's Smirking Revenge. Tue Apr 28, 2009 at 22:17:45 PDT. (Cross-posted at The Free Speech Zone). CHARLOTTE -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are reporting a significant rise in the number of suicide attempts and threats compared to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docudharma.com/diary/13260/suicide-prevention&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Two Key Dems Throw Cold Water On Bankruptcy Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/28/two-key-dems-express-pess_ws_192400.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/5199150</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post | Full News Feed </name>
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ACORN and another website had had a campaign to get e-mails and letters to house members when H.R. 1106 was facing similar hurdles in the House. I don't know what they are doing, but they should do something. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/28/two-key-dems-express-pess_ws_192400.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Open Thread: Suicide Prevention</title>
    <link href="http://www.freespeechzoneblog.com/diary/4144/open-thread-suicide-prevention" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4936194</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Free Speech Zone - Front Page </name>
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CHARLOTTE -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are reporting a significant rise in the number of suicide attempts and threats compared to this time last year, and mental health advocates say effects of the economy are to blame. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freespeechzoneblog.com/diary/4144/open-thread-suicide-prevention&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Feeds Feeds Feeds | BlueNC</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4872486</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - The people's think tank </name>
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Congressman Larry Kissell joined 23 other Democrats and 167 Republicans in opposing HR 1106 Thursday evening, citing concerns that there shouldn't be a housing plan that has bankruptcy as a centerpiece. &quot;In North Carolina around three ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/feeds-feeds-feeds&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Opposition May Cram the &#226;&#8364;&#732;Cramdown'</title>
    <link href="http://www.juniormortgage.com/news/senate-opposition-may-cram-the-%E2%80%98cramdown%E2%80%99/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4872485</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage News </name>
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Senate legislators are set to vote this week on controversial legislation, HR 1106, which would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgage terms and possibly lower (or cram down) a portion of the principal balance.&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.juniormortgage.com/news/senate-opposition-may-cram-the-%E2%80%98cramdown%E2%80%99/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Mortgage Lender Implode-O-Meter News Pick-ups: Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2009-04-28_SenateOppositionMayCramtheCramdown.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4868576</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IEHI Feed: The Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter </name>
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Senate legislators are set to vote this week on controversial legislation, HR 1106, which would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgage terms and possibly lower (or cram down) a portion of the principal balance.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2009-04-28_SenateOppositionMayCramtheCramdown.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two Key Dems Throw Cold Water On Bankruptcy Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/28/two-key-dems-express-pess_n_192400.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4868575</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffpolitics on The Huffington Post </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ACORN and another website had had a campaign to get e-mails and letters to house members when H.R. 1106 was facing similar hurdles in the House. I don't know what they are doing, but they should do something. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/28/two-key-dems-express-pess_n_192400.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>implode-explode.com - Implosion News Pick-ups: Senate Opposition ...</title>
    <link href="http://implode-explode.com/viewnews/2009-04-28_SenateOppositionMayCramtheCramdown.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4865938</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Implode-Explode Heavy Industries news feed </name>
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    <content type="html">
Senate legislators are set to vote this week on controversial legislation, HR 1106, which would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgage terms and possibly lower (or cram down) a portion of the principal balance.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://implode-explode.com/viewnews/2009-04-28_SenateOppositionMayCramtheCramdown.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate vote on housing bill may be this week | RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/04/28/senate-vote-on-housing-bill-may-be-this-week-ID05196.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-27:/commentary/4865903</id>
    <updated>2009-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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WASHINGTON - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; The U.S. House of Representatives postponed its scheduled consideration of H.R. 1106 Thursday and pushed back substantive debate and a vote until probably next week. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/04/28/senate-vote-on-housing-bill-may-be-this-week-ID05196.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CUNA News Now: Senate vote on housing bill may be this week</title>
    <link href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash042709-2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-26:/commentary/4865982</id>
    <updated>2009-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CUNA News Now Headlines </name>
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The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) strongly opposed H.R. 1106 when it was passed by the House of Representatives in March. CUNA expects that the judicial mortgage modification provisions that are ultimately considered by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash042709-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Storm'n Norm'n: Is Your Bill Here? ...And if not...Why isn't it ...</title>
    <link href="http://normanhooben.blogspot.com/2009/04/is-your-bill-here-and-if-notwhy-isnt-it.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-25:/commentary/4838306</id>
    <updated>2009-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Storm'n Norm'n </name>
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Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009: The House began consideration of H.R. 1106, to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Further proceedings were postponed. 66 pages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://normanhooben.blogspot.com/2009/04/is-your-bill-here-and-if-notwhy-isnt-it.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cornerstone CU (...rock solid blog): What's ahead in Congress this ...</title>
    <link href="http://cornerstonecu.blogspot.com/2009/04/whats-ahead-in-congress-this-week.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/4837831</id>
    <updated>2009-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cornerstone CU (...rock solid blog) </name>
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On March 5, the House voted 234-191 in favor of H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which contained cramdown provisions. CUNA strongly opposes the House bill and has continued to work in the Senate for changes before that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cornerstonecu.blogspot.com/2009/04/whats-ahead-in-congress-this-week.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAFCU Compliance Blog: Cramdowns; Its Not Easy Being Green; B+S+A ...</title>
    <link href="http://nafcucomplianceblog.typepad.com/nafcu_weblog/2009/04/its-not-easy-being-green-bsa-5-million.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/4833780</id>
    <updated>2009-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NAFCU Compliance Blog </name>
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Specifically, the letter addresses the principles that are being discussed regarding the mortgage bankruptcy title as part of the Senate response to the House-passed version of H.R. 1106. Of note, NAFCU does not believe that enough ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nafcucomplianceblog.typepad.com/nafcu_weblog/2009/04/its-not-easy-being-green-bsa-5-million.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Banks Playing Both Sides On Bankruptcy Bill, Have Reform On Life ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/22/banks-playing-both-sides_n_190299.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4833827</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffpolitics on The Huffington Post </name>
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So everyone who reads this, please click on the link here: http://bayh.senate.gov/contact/email/ and send him an e-mail telling him to support H.R. 1106, the bankruptcy reform bill that was passed in the House of Representatives on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/22/banks-playing-both-sides_n_190299.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Negative Ad Targets Berry : Northwest Arkansas News : News</title>
    <link href="http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2009/04/22/news/042309lrberryad.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4833781</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Razorback Central from www.nwaonline.net </name>
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Berry said Wednesday he voted against HR 1106 because it was unfair to lenders. &quot;Especially in Arkansas, you were putting an unfair burden on a lot of locally owned banks that had worked hard, played by the rules, done a good job and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2009/04/22/news/042309lrberryad.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Banks Still Pulling Sway On Major Credit Card Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/22/banks-still-pulling-sway_n_190059.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4833717</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post | Full News Feed </name>
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So everyone who reads this, please click on the link here: http://bayh.senate.gov/contact/email/ and send him an e-mail telling him to support H.R. 1106, the bankruptcy reform bill that was passed in the House of Representatives on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/22/banks-still-pulling-sway_n_190059.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Hill's Blog Briefing Room &#194;&#187; Credit union association opposes ...</title>
    <link href="http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2009/04/22/credit-union-association-opposed-cramdown/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4831348</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill's Blog Briefing Room </name>
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... our comments regarding the principles that are being discussed regarding the mortgage bankruptcy title as part of the Senate response to the House-passed version of H.R. 1106, the &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2009/04/22/credit-union-association-opposed-cramdown/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GMANews.TV - Nograles presses Cha-cha, files resolution for con ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/158087/Nograles-files-contentious-con-ass-resolution" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4829268</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GMA News.tv </name>
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Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel said HR 1106 could be taken up in plenary despite its strong backing as it had not been passed by the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. &quot;Deliberations on HR 737 should be suspended for being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gmanews.tv/story/158087/Nograles-files-contentious-con-ass-resolution&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GMANews.TV - Nograles files controversial con-ass resolution ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/158087/Nograles-files-controversial-con-ass-resolution" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4825313</id>
    <updated>2009-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GMA News.tv </name>
    </author>
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In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, Villafuerte reiterated that HR 1106 is meant to create a justiciable controversy that will compel the Supreme Court to rule once and for all whether Congress should vote jointly or separately ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gmanews.tv/story/158087/Nograles-files-controversial-con-ass-resolution&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE PEACE TREE: It is easy enough to kill a mouse...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4818967</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... green zone(1), Greenfield(1), greenhouse gas(1), Greg Anrig(1), Gregory Clark(1), Gryphen(2), Guantanamo(2), Guantanamo Bay(1), gulf(1), gulf coast(2), gulf states(1), Gulf War(1), gunman(1), h.r. 1106(1), habeas corpus(4), hagee(1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/04/it-is-easy-enough-to-kill-mouse.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Senate's Active Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://snakepit.brokesnake.com/2009/04/20/us-senates-active-legislation.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-20:/commentary/4911391</id>
    <updated>2009-04-20T12:44:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Snake Pit</name>
    </author>
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From  Senate.gov :      Active Legislation           111th Congress (2009-2010) ...     &#160;     &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1106&lt;/strong&gt;            N  &#8212; Active Legislation                 National service, expand programs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://snakepit.brokesnake.com/2009/04/20/us-senates-active-legislation.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Climate Progress &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; The poor ye shall always have ...</title>
    <link href="http://climateprogress.org/2009/04/20/the-poor-ye-shall-always-have-with-you-or-at-least-as-long-as-we-have-conservatives-who-pretend-to-care-about-them/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-19:/commentary/4811263</id>
    <updated>2009-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Climate Progress </name>
    </author>
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Vote on passage of HR 1106 to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. The bill permits bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of mortgages for debtors&#226;&#8364;&#8482; primary residences. The House passed the bill on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://climateprogress.org/2009/04/20/the-poor-ye-shall-always-have-with-you-or-at-least-as-long-as-we-have-conservatives-who-pretend-to-care-about-them/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Need to know the author&#226;&#8364;&#166; &#194;&#171; On Target</title>
    <link href="http://cdat88.wordpress.com/2009/04/18/need-to-know-the-author/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-17:/commentary/4798995</id>
    <updated>2009-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>On Target </name>
    </author>
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We demand the repeal of H.R. 1106, which forces American families pay the mortgage for those who received loans they did not qualify for. We petition Congress to repeal the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 (H.R. 1105), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cdat88.wordpress.com/2009/04/18/need-to-know-the-author/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CUNA News Now: What&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ahead in Congress this week</title>
    <link href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash041709-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-16:/commentary/4811262</id>
    <updated>2009-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CUNA News Now Headlines </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On March 5, the House voted 234-191 in favor of H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which contained cramdown provisions. CUNA strongly opposes the House bill and has continued to work in the Senate for changes before that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash041709-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill HR 1106 BK13 - Credit and Debt Problems Forums</title>
    <link href="http://www.debt-consolidation-credit-repair-service.com/forums/showthread.php?t=294518" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-16:/commentary/4791291</id>
    <updated>2009-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Credit and Debt Problems Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bill HR 1106 BK13 Bankruptcy Q &amp; A. ... Here is the place to start. Bill HR 1106 BK13. this thread has 2 replies and has been viewed 32 times. Thread Tools. Old Today, 09:01 AM. cavazos007's Avatar &#183; cavazos007 cavazos007 is online now ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.debt-consolidation-credit-repair-service.com/forums/showthread.php?t=294518&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>March 27, 2009 - Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40413/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-15:/commentary/8767335</id>
    <updated>2009-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
    </author>
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Legislation such as H.R. 786 (introduced by Representative Barney Frank); H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (introduced by Representative John Conyers, Jr., with 24 co-sponsors); and S. 541, The Depositor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40413/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40413/2009-03-27/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-15:/commentary/6445402</id>
    <updated>2009-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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Legislation such as H.R. 786 (introduced by Representative Barney Frank); H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (introduced by Representative John Conyers, Jr., with 24 co-sponsors); and S. 541, The Depositor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40413/2009-03-27/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 1606, New Automobile Voucher Act of 2009; HR 1106, The Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009; HR 786, To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage; HR 1214, The Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1214/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Vote on passage of HR 1106 to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. The bill permits bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of mortgages for debtors&#226;&#8364;&#8482; primary residences. The House passed the bill on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/2009/04/false_heroes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-15:/commentary/4783221</id>
    <updated>2009-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Congressional reforms are in HR 1106 in the House and are being considered in the Senate as well.&#226;&#8364;* Okay, so they&#226;&#8364;&#8482;re working on it. Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t hate the program&#226;&#8364;&#166; it just needs to be&#226;&#8364;&#166; wait for it&#226;&#8364;&#166; modified? I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;m willing to help in&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amr-atm.blogspot.com/2009/04/huds-h4h-modifys-one-loan-but-its-free.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://capitalgainsandgames.com/blog/pete-davis/857/mortgage-cramdown" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-04-15T17:59:47Z</updated>
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Tense negotiations on allowing bankruptcy judges to modify home mortgages are underway in the Senate ...  5, the House passed  &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1106&lt;/strong&gt;  by  234-191 .&#160; Seven Republicans supported the measure, and 24&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalgainsandgames.com/blog/pete-davis/857/mortgage-cramdown&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BB April 2009.pmd</title>
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    <updated>2009-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On March 5th, with families across the country facing foreclosure, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families. Save Their Homes Act&#226;&#8364;&#8221;part of a comprehensive strategy being implemented by Congress and the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://becerra.house.gov/HoR/CA31/News/The+Becerra+Bulletin/041509+The+Becerra+Bulletin.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BB April 2009.pmd</title>
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On March 5th, with families across the country facing foreclosure, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families. Save Their Homes Act&#226;&#8364;&#8221;part of a comprehensive strategy being implemented by Congress and the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://becerra.house.gov/NR/rdonlyres/F69F666F-D92C-4ECB-A4A9-EC519346502A/0/20090415BecerraBulletin.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Minnick touts success of first 100 days | Congressman Walt Minnick ...</title>
    <link href="http://minnick.house.gov/2009/04/minnick-touts-success-of-first-100-days.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-14:/commentary/4783220</id>
    <updated>2009-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Vote 104 (YES): HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act &#226;&#8364;&#8220; (3/5/09) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; allows lenders and homeowners to sit down with bankruptcy judges to either restructure principle, interest or the length of their mortgages to avoid default. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://minnick.house.gov/2009/04/minnick-touts-success-of-first-100-days.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://mandelman.ml-implode.com/2009/04/hud-says-hope-4-homeowners-program-has-modified-1-mortgage-only-399999-more-to-reach-their-goal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-14:/commentary/4778410</id>
    <updated>2009-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Congressional reforms are in HR 1106 in the House and are being considered in the Senate as well.&#226;&#8364;* Okay, so they&#226;&#8364;&#8482;re working on it. Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t hate the program&#226;&#8364;&#166; it just needs to be&#226;&#8364;&#166; wait for it&#226;&#8364;&#166; modified? I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;m willing to help in&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mandelman.ml-implode.com/2009/04/hud-says-hope-4-homeowners-program-has-modified-1-mortgage-only-399999-more-to-reach-their-goal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://www.njlawblog.com/2009/04/articles/community-associations/president-obamas-proposed-mortgage-modification-law-fails-to-become-law/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Presidents plan to stabilize the housing markets, H.R. 1106, would allow federal courts to reform mortgages in cases where a homeowners property is worth less than their principal mortgage balance. More specifically, the law would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.njlawblog.com/2009/04/articles/community-associations/president-obamas-proposed-mortgage-modification-law-fails-to-become-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Paulsen&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s 1st Quarter FEC Report | MNpublius.com</title>
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    <updated>2009-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MNpublius.com </name>
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Against HR 1106: Mortgage Restructuring In Bankruptcy &#226;&#8364;&#8221; This bill would help struggling homeowners maintain responsibility for their homes at a lowered interest rate. Does the 3rd want to end up like the 6th, with the most foreclosed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mnpublius.com/2009/04/paulsens-1st-quarter-fec-report/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Patton Boggs | News | New Investor Coalition Demands Changes to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pattonboggs.com/64/s1039/News/Detail.aspx?news=201d34d7-f4d1-401e-b554-00c8dafe16f5&amp;amp;RSS=true" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-12:/commentary/7473952</id>
    <updated>2009-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The legislation--Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106)--contains a provision that would give banks and loan servicers legal protection from lawsuits if they modify mortgages in accordance with the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pattonboggs.com/64/s1039/News/Detail.aspx?news=201d34d7-f4d1-401e-b554-00c8dafe16f5&amp;amp;RSS=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Organizing for America | karen benzer's Blog: PASS H.R. 1106 ...</title>
    <link href="http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/karenJbenzer/gGxrzx" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Post from karen benzer's Blog: PASS H.R. 1106 ...NOW IN THE SENATE.. &quot; STOP FORECLOSURES VIA BANKRUPTCY LOAN MODIFICATION USING JUDGES. By karenbenzer - Apr 13th, 2009 at 3:32 pm EDT. Also listed in: 10 groups ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/karenJbenzer/gGxrzx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Sestak Announces $156640 for Delaware County to ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/04/13/congressman-sestak-announces-156640-for-delaware-county-to-prevent-homelessness-2-ID04282.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... over the next four years&#226;&#8364;&#8221;with potentially 5 million homes lost through foreclosure or short sales&#226;&#8364;&#8221;Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) today voted for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed by a vote of 234 to. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/04/13/congressman-sestak-announces-156640-for-delaware-county-to-prevent-homelessness-2-ID04282.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Sestak Announces $156640 for Delaware County to ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... over the next four years&#226;&#8364;&#8221;with potentially 5 million homes lost through foreclosure or short sales&#226;&#8364;&#8221;Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) today voted for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed by a vote of 234 to. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/04/13/congressman-sestak-announces-156640-for-delaware-county-to-prevent-homelessness-ID04271.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-11:/commentary/4760854</id>
    <updated>2009-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 1106 would authorize the NCUSIF to borrow from the Federal Financing Bank up to $6 billion in order to &#226;&#8364;&#339;shift liability for losses in corporate credit unions from the NCUSIF to the new (trust) fund. The new stabilization fund would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.creditunions.com/article.aspx?articleid=3037&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy</title>
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    <updated>2009-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House of Representatives passed a similar bill (H.R. 1106) in March, but the Senate has yet to bring this bill to the floor for a vote. We can&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t end the financial crisis without stemming the rising tide of foreclosures. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=533&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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NATIONS ten thousand years before These States, and many times ten thousand years before These States; Garner&#226;&#8364;&#8482;d clusters of ages, that men and women like us grew up and travel&#226;&#8364;&#8482;d their course, and pass&#226;&#8364;&#8482;d on; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anidiotsravingsattheedge.blogspot.com/2009/04/wednesday-have-you-ever-seen-sunrise-at.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WE (Main Street) NEED HR 1728 AND HR 1106 TO PASS! Read about HR 1728 below : http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/la-fi-harney5-2009apr05,0,2295101.story. You Can Track the Progress of Both Bills Here: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/08/long-stalled-proposal-to_n_184419.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009: The House began consideration of H.R. 1106, to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Further proceedings were postponed. 66 pages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/the-myth-of-good-intentions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... global (1), global gag rule (1), global warming (2), google (1), governor (2), governor dean (1), gray wolf (1), green collar (1), green jobs (3), greenhouse gas (1), h.r. 1106 (1), hampshire college (1), health (1), health care (5) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/04/green-cap.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... global (1), global gag rule (1), global warming (2), google (1), governor (2), governor dean (1), gray wolf (1), green collar (1), green jobs (3), h.r. 1106 (1), hampshire college (1), health (1), health care (5), healthcare (4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/04/thank-congress-for-preserving-wildlands.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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SUPPORTS OF HR 1106, S.61&#226;&#8364;&#166;AT THIS TIME THE BANK INDUSTRY IS SPENDING A&#226;&#8364;&#166; HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY (YOUR BORROWED TAX DOLLARS)IN A ALL OUT EFFORT TO ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS BILL. IN OTHER WORDS&#226;&#8364;* KICK YOUR ASS &#226;&#8364;&#339;WITH YOUR BAIL OUT MONEY ! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2009/04/04/housing-roadblocks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (H.R. 1106). capitol_building The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act will give authorization to bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of mortgages made on homeowners&#226;&#8364;&#8482; primary residences, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://safeharbortv.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/helping-families-save-their-homes-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106 will force banks to renegotiate loans in good faith to help consumers rather than risk having a judge give them possible harder terms. It will keep people in their homes, keep foreclosed homes off the housing market and stop ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/03/loan-modifications-not-he_n_182872.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On March 5, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (H.R.1106) by a vote of 234 to 191, which included a provision to give bankruptcy judges the authority to modify mortgage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tomchambless.com/?p=1347&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>loanmodificationmortgage&#8217;s blog </name>
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Obama Mortgage Modification is he really doing enough to help Americans in danger of losing their homes. This is one the latest questions that one must ask themselves. In my opinion I don't think he is really doing enough to help the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loanmodificationmortgage.vox.com/library/post/obama-and-bill-hr-1106---helping-families-save-their-home---is-he-doing-enough.html?_c=feed-atom&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bi-Partisan Rejection of HR 1106</title>
    <link href="http://thisismyhomebook.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/bi-partisan-rejection-of-hr-1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4706928</id>
    <updated>2009-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housers </name>
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HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, has exited Congress and is in the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. The bill passed in the House, but Democrats voting in the minority point to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thisismyhomebook.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/bi-partisan-rejection-of-hr-1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fannie And Freddie Kicking People Out Of Homes Again</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/02/fannie-and-freddie-kickin_n_182569.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4675456</id>
    <updated>2009-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest News </name>
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H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009, should help stop foreclosures. However, it is currently languishing in the Senate's committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, chaired by Sen. Christopher Dodd. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/02/fannie-and-freddie-kickin_n_182569.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CUNA News Now: Top 10 &lt;I&gt;News Now&lt;/I&gt; stories for March</title>
    <link href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/system040109-6.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4673020</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CUNA News Now Headlines </name>
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WASHINGTON (3/6/09)--The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted 234-191 in favor of H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which contains a mortgage cramdown provision that will affect credit unions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/system040109-6.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Will the Senate Approve Cram-Down Legislation to Enable Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://longislandbankruptcyblog.com/senate-approve-cramdown-legislation-chapter-13-bankruptcy-cases/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4672933</id>
    <updated>2009-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>&#187; Long Island, New York | NY | Bankruptcy... </name>
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On March 5th, the U.S. House of Representatives, on a bipartisan vote of 234-191, approved H.R, 1106, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This was the first step. (See my post, House Approves Cram-Down Bankruptcy Bill) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://longislandbankruptcyblog.com/senate-approve-cramdown-legislation-chapter-13-bankruptcy-cases/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tuesday evening's as good a time as any to take action... | THE ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/tuesday-evenings-as-good-time-as-any-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4665124</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
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... green collar, green economy, green eggs and ham, green energy, Green Jobs, green zone, Greg Anrig, Gregory Clark, Gryphen, Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay, gulf, gulf coast, gulf states, Gulf War, gunman, h.r. 1106, habeas corpus, hagee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/tuesday-evenings-as-good-time-as-any-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Calitics:: Calvert Playing Politics as Usual</title>
    <link href="http://calitics.com/diary/8424/housing-market" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4660557</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Calitics - Front Page </name>
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Of particular interest was his slam against what he calls the &quot;Mortgage Cram-Down Bill&quot; (H.R. 1106), saying it would allow judges to &quot;cram down&quot; the principle amount on home mortgages. Has Mr. Calvert somehow forgotten that the largest &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://calitics.com/diary/8424/housing-market&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OC Progressive:: Calvert Putting Politics Before Families</title>
    <link href="http://www.ocprogressive.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=386" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4660028</id>
    <updated>2009-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OC Progressive - Front Page </name>
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What was particularly appalling was his slam against what he calls the &quot;Mortgage Cram-Down Bill&quot; (H.R. 1106), saying it would allow judges to &quot;cram down&quot; the principle amount on home mortgages. Has Mr. Calvert somehow forgotten that the&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ocprogressive.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=386&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Cramdown Debate Now Featured on ABI&amp;#39;s &#8220;Bankruptcy Town ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/03/30/mortgage-cramdown-debate-now-featured-on-abis-bankruptcy-town-hall-website-ID05079.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-29:/commentary/6407156</id>
    <updated>2009-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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H.R. 1106 contains the long sought reform of bankruptcy law that would allow bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of a first mortgage on the borrower&amp;#39;s primary residence, including reducing the principal. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/03/30/mortgage-cramdown-debate-now-featured-on-abis-bankruptcy-town-hall-website-ID05079.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mike the Mad Biologist : When a Blue Dog Democrat Says 'Moderation ...</title>
    <link href="http://scienceblogs.com/mikethemadbiologist/2009/03/when_a_blue_dog_democrat_says.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-29:/commentary/4649110</id>
    <updated>2009-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ScienceBlogs : News </name>
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., initially was forced to pull the bill (HR 1106) from floor consideration, and then struck a deal on a modified version to garner enough support from a group of Democratic centrists to push the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://scienceblogs.com/mikethemadbiologist/2009/03/when_a_blue_dog_democrat_says.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>EPA FYI | THE PEACE TREE</title>
    <link href="http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/epa-fyi.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-26:/commentary/4622297</id>
    <updated>2009-03-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
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... green collar, green eggs and ham, green energy, Green Jobs, green zone, Greg Anrig, Gregory Clark, Gryphen, Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay, gulf, gulf coast, gulf states, Gulf War, gunman, h.r. 1106, habeas corpus, hagee, halloween ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/epa-fyi.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Sestak Meets with Leaders of the Urban League ...</title>
    <link href="http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2009/03/26/congressman-sestak-meets-with-leaders-of-the-urban-league-ID0211.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4615131</id>
    <updated>2009-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pennsylvania </name>
    </author>
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As they talked about steps being taken to address those facing dire housing situations, Congressman Sestak discussed his vote earlier this month for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, to avoid an estimated 8.1 million ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pennsylvania.realestaterama.com/2009/03/26/congressman-sestak-meets-with-leaders-of-the-urban-league-ID0211.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mole's Progressive Democrat: NEVADA FOCUS: Blogs, Food Co-op ...</title>
    <link href="http://moleprogressive.blogspot.com/2009/03/nevada-focus-blogs-food-co-op_26.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4612779</id>
    <updated>2009-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mole's Progressive Democrat </name>
    </author>
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Nevada's 2nd Congressional District ranked 7th in foreclosures...and on a related note: Heller votes against H.R. 1106: Foreclosure Prevention Bill &#183; Property managers and landlords launch anti AB 189 campaign. AB 189 calls for amending ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moleprogressive.blogspot.com/2009/03/nevada-focus-blogs-food-co-op_26.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>While scared of HR 1106, I think Citibank might be...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lowerpaymentloanmod.com/2009/03/citibank-to-offer-loan-modifications.html?showComment=1238045040000#c3796241322189325324" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/4746739</id>
    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Loan Modification Forum </name>
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While scared of HR 1106, I think Citibank might be really looking forward to the indemnity clause since it twisted its investors arms pretty to start the loan modifications and some rumors suggest the it told others it would happen with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowerpaymentloanmod.com/2009/03/citibank-to-offer-loan-modifications.html?showComment=1238045040000#c3796241322189325324&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Time to Undo the Rescue?</title>
    <link href="http://www.clarkblog.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=4342" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/4637182</id>
    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clarkblog.org </name>
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http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/...he_rescue.html March 25, 2009 By Eric Singer President Obama recently delivered a speech where he identified the housing problem as one of foreclosures, citing a study that foreclosure signs ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clarkblog.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=4342&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE | ACTionable RESISTance</title>
    <link href="http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/credit-where-credit-is-due.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/4609383</id>
    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACTionable RESISTance </name>
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... george mitchell (1); george w bush (5); george will (1); girls (1); gitmo (2); global gag rule (1); global warming (2); google (1); governor (2); gray wolf (1); green collar (1); green jobs (3); h.r. 1106 (1); hampshire college (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/credit-where-credit-is-due.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Firedoglake &#194;&#187; Evan Bayh: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Building Bridges&#226;&#8364;* to Nowhere</title>
    <link href="http://firedoglake.com/2009/03/25/evan-bayh-building-bridges-to-nowhere/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/4606081</id>
    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake </name>
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Jane we can&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t let the senate make their decision on H.R. 1106 after spring break. While they go to their (HOMES) for the vacation, people are worried how long they will be able to keep their homes. Please put the word out to all the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firedoglake.com/2009/03/25/evan-bayh-building-bridges-to-nowhere/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Time to Undo the Rescue?</title>
    <link href="http://www.jpphelps.com/time-to-undo-the-rescue" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/4599971</id>
    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>We once were red.... </name>
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Congress is promising up to 9000000 mortgage defaulting homeowners relief from foreclosure under a new program H.R. 1106. The consequences will not be pretty. Source. Share. Delicious Digg Design Float Mixx Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jpphelps.com/time-to-undo-the-rescue&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Loan Modification Forum: Bankruptcy Attorneys Hail Obama ...</title>
    <link href="http://loan-modification-expert.blogspot.com/2009/03/bankruptcy-attorneys-hail-obama.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/5245958</id>
    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Loan Modification Forum </name>
    </author>
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HR 1106 has a lot of other clauses that everyone is really quick to neglect. The servicing companies get spiffed out and servicers are blocked from liability from their investors for following a government issued loan modification plan. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loan-modification-expert.blogspot.com/2009/03/bankruptcy-attorneys-hail-obama.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Housing Chronicles Blog: House Republicans float own housing plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingchronicles.com/2009/03/house-republicans-float-own-housing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4818969</id>
    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Housing Chronicles Blog </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106 / S.61. The banks have agreed to work with President Obama to help the economy get back on its feet,Bull s--t.The banks/mortgage companies have the three stooges (Senators Bayd,Kyl and Specter) in their pockets. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingchronicles.com/2009/03/house-republicans-float-own-housing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kissell opposes House resolution</title>
    <link href="http://kissell.house.gov/2009/03/kissell-opposes-house-resolution.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4637183</id>
    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Larry Kissell </name>
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Congressman Larry Kissell joined 23 other Democrats and 167 Republicans in opposing HR 1106 Thursday evening, citing concerns that there shouldn't be a housing plan that has bankruptcy as a centerpiece. &quot;In North Carolina around three ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kissell.house.gov/2009/03/kissell-opposes-house-resolution.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TALK-ISSUE-DEMONSTRATE-CURB | ACTionable RESISTance</title>
    <link href="http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/talk-issue-demonstrate-curb.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4596566</id>
    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACTionable RESISTance </name>
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... george mitchell (1); george w bush (5); george will (1); girls (1); gitmo (2); global gag rule (1); global warming (2); google (1); governor (1); gray wolf (1); green collar (1); green jobs (3); h.r. 1106 (1); hampshire college (1) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/talk-issue-demonstrate-curb.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Estate Street: A one sided deal.</title>
    <link href="http://estatestreet.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-sided-deal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4596565</id>
    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Estate Street </name>
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A similar house bill (H R 1106) was approved in the House of Representatives. In Utah as in the past, the foreclosure rate will probably follow the national trend. A foreclosure rate of 3 percent would put about 13000 homes in Utah in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://estatestreet.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-sided-deal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes Mortgage Cram-Down Bankruptcy Bill on March 05, 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://tribuneusa.com/?p=4621" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-22:/commentary/4665123</id>
    <updated>2009-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tribune USA - A Filipino-American Publication </name>
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On March 05, 2009, the US House of Representative passed HR 1106, known as &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009,&#226;&#8364;* which amends federal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tribuneusa.com/?p=4621&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A ONE TWO PUNCH | ACTionable RESISTance</title>
    <link href="http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-two-punch.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-21:/commentary/4579444</id>
    <updated>2009-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACTionable RESISTance </name>
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... genocide (1); george mitchell (1); george w bush (5); george will (1); girls (1); gitmo (2); global gag rule (1); global warming (2); google (1); gray wolf (1); green jobs (2); h.r. 1106 (1); hampshire college (1); health care (4) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://actionableresistance.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-two-punch.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SteveMaloneyGOP: Obama, Pelos, Reid: Wealth Destroyers</title>
    <link href="http://stevemaloneygop.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-pelos-reid-wealth-destroyers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-20:/commentary/4564382</id>
    <updated>2009-03-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SteveMaloneyGOP </name>
    </author>
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To deal with this symptom, Congress is promising up to 9000000 mortgage defaulting homeowners relief from foreclosure under a new program H.R. 1106. The legislation is being driven through Congress by Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stevemaloneygop.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-pelos-reid-wealth-destroyers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cricket &#194;&#187; H.R. 1106, Appointments, The Weekend</title>
    <link href="http://stellamayfair.com/?p=294" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4601276</id>
    <updated>2009-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cricket </name>
    </author>
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was just to get an appointment on the books because he expected H.R. 1106 Helping Families Save Homes Through Bankruptcy Act would have passed mid-March. It hasn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t passed yet, although it has passed the house and is now in the midst of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stellamayfair.com/?p=294&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michelle Kraus: Don't Let Dodd Take the Fall on This One</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-kraus/dont-let-dodd-take-the-fa_b_177585.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4579483</id>
    <updated>2009-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed </name>
    </author>
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Please write Sen. Dodd via the link below and demand that H.R. 1106 be passed without delay so that American families can find relief from foreclosure. This is one right thing he can do to redeem himself. Here is a link to contact him: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-kraus/dont-let-dodd-take-the-fa_b_177585.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.645 National Emergency Centers Establishment Act | Project ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4579443</id>
    <updated>2009-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project World Awareness </name>
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By James Ryan and Jon Singer &#183; H.R. 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 &#183; H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 &#183; H.R 256 David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 &#183; H.R 1106 Helping Families Save Their &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://projectworldawareness.com/2009/03/hr645-national-emergency-centers-establishment-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.Amdt 49 to H.R. 1388 Prohibits Organizations From Influencing ...</title>
    <link href="http://projectworldawareness.com/2009/03/hamdt-49-to-hr-1388-prohibits-organizations-from-influencing-legislation-protesting-or-petitioning/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4555529</id>
    <updated>2009-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project World Awareness </name>
    </author>
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By James Ryan and Jon Singer &#183; H.R. 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 &#183; H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 &#183; H.R 256 David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 &#183; H.R 1106 Helping Families Save Their &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://projectworldawareness.com/2009/03/hamdt-49-to-hr-1388-prohibits-organizations-from-influencing-legislation-protesting-or-petitioning/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>News Summary for Friday, March 13, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=426" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4555350</id>
    <updated>2009-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PAChurchesAdvocacy.org </name>
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In a bipartisan vote, on March 5, the House of Representatives passed a similar bill, H.R. 1106. S. 61 would provide homeowners with a final option to prevent foreclosure through the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process by setting up realistic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=426&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Government Efforts to Prevent Mortgage Foreclosures: Modifications ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.globalfinancialmarketwatch.com/2009/03/articles/government-efforts-to-prevent-mortgage-foreclosures-modifications-refinancings-and-cram-downs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/5842163</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Global Financial Market Watch </name>
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In addition, the recent passage of H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (&#226;&#8364;&#339;H.R. 1106&#226;&#8364;* or &#226;&#8364;&#339;the Bill&#226;&#8364;*), by the House of Representatives, bolsters the Plan&amp;#39;s agenda by allowing bankruptcy judges unilaterally to modif&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.globalfinancialmarketwatch.com/2009/03/articles/government-efforts-to-prevent-mortgage-foreclosures-modifications-refinancings-and-cram-downs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LAKEBLAWG &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Making Home Affordable - How to Get a ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lakelaw.com/lakeblawg/index.php/making-home-affordable-how-to-get-a-real-mortgage-modification/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4622299</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LAKEBLAWG </name>
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And while you&#226;&#8364;&#8482;re at it, please contact your Senators and Representatives and urge them to support S 61 and HR 1106. Do it now. Your home may depend upon it. Click here to contact your Senator and Congressman to support S. 61 and HR 1106 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lakelaw.com/lakeblawg/index.php/making-home-affordable-how-to-get-a-real-mortgage-modification/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 | Project ...</title>
    <link href="http://projectworldawareness.com/2009/03/3484/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4579482</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project World Awareness </name>
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H.R 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Posted on March 19, 2009 by duo. This bill, a major plan of President Obama&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://projectworldawareness.com/2009/03/3484/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 1106 Amendments: (Revised) Amendments to H.R. 1106 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hr1106amendments" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4571524</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Solutions: Economy - GOP.gov </name>
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The Website for Republicans in Congress, GOP.gov provides the latest legislative and policy news from the House Republican Conference.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hr1106amendments&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fannie Mae Left Holding Nearly $44 Million in Unpaid Principal in ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/19/fannie-mae-left-holding-nearly-44-million-in-unpaid-principal-in-refinanced-mortgage-loans-ID04044.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4555411</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/19/fannie-mae-left-holding-nearly-44-million-in-unpaid-principal-in-refinanced-mortgage-loans-ID04044.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Loan Modification Forum: The Loan Modification Forum: Avoid ...</title>
    <link href="http://loan-modification-expert.blogspot.com/2009/03/loan-modification-forum-avoid-these.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4549379</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Loan Modification Forum </name>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act o... House set to Approve Bankruptcy Mortgage Modificat... US Loan Modification&#226;&#8222;&#162; and the Loan Modification Ne... The Loan Modification Process Simplified &#183; Loan Modification Glossary of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loan-modification-expert.blogspot.com/2009/03/loan-modification-forum-avoid-these.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer's Blog: The Bankruptcy Reform Rube ...</title>
    <link href="http://stevesathersbankruptcynews.blogspot.com/2009/03/bankruptcy-reform-rube-goldberg-device.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4547383</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer's Blog </name>
    </author>
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On March 5, 2009, the House passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. While the bill&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s purposes are laudatory, its drafting is tortured. This article will walk you through the bankruptcy-related provisions of the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stevesathersbankruptcynews.blogspot.com/2009/03/bankruptcy-reform-rube-goldberg-device.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R 256 David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 | Project ...</title>
    <link href="http://projectworldawareness.com/2009/03/hr-256-david-ray-hate-crimes-prevention-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4543329</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Project World Awareness </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 &#183; H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 &#183; H.R 256 David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 &#183; H.R 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 &#183; H.R.17 Citi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://projectworldawareness.com/2009/03/hr-256-david-ray-hate-crimes-prevention-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mole's Progressive Democrat: NEVADA FOCUS: Blogs, Food Co-op ...</title>
    <link href="http://moleprogressive.blogspot.com/2009/03/nevada-focus-blogs-food-co-op_19.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4540829</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mole's Progressive Democrat </name>
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On a related note: Nevada's 2nd Congressional District ranked 7th in foreclosures...and on a related note: Heller votes against H.R. 1106: Foreclosure Prevention Bill &#183; Nevada Unemployment increases to 9.4% statewide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moleprogressive.blogspot.com/2009/03/nevada-focus-blogs-food-co-op_19.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Loan Modification Forum: Avoid These Mistakes to Avoid Foreclosure</title>
    <link href="http://loan-modification-expert.blogspot.com/2009/03/avoid-these-mistakes-to-avoid.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4538656</id>
    <updated>2009-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Loan Modification Forum </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act o... House set to Approve Bankruptcy Mortgage Modificat... US Loan Modification&#226;&#8222;&#162; and the Loan Modification Ne... The Loan Modification Process Simplified &#183; Loan Modification Glossary of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loan-modification-expert.blogspot.com/2009/03/avoid-these-mistakes-to-avoid.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1606: New Automobile Voucher Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1606/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/6026954</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Donald Manzullo [R, IL-16] </name>
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Credit Cardholder&amp;#39;s Bill of Rights Act of 2009; HR 1606, New Automobile Voucher Act of 2009; HR 1106, The Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009; HR 786, To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1606/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Loan Modification Forum: Citibank to Offer Loan Modifications ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lowerpaymentloanmod.com/2009/03/citibank-to-offer-loan-modifications.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4818966</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Loan Modification Forum </name>
    </author>
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While scared of HR 1106, I think Citibank might be really looking forward to the indemnity clause since it twisted its investors arms pretty to start the loan modifications and some rumors suggest the it told others it would happen with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lowerpaymentloanmod.com/2009/03/citibank-to-offer-loan-modifications.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HOW SENATE BILL 61 WOULD SAVE HOMES FROM FORECLOSURE AT NO COST TO ...</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.g2webmedia.net/~r/NortheastTexasBankruptcyLawyer/~3/pwmdw2tfAbc/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4588424</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northeast Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer </name>
    </author>
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HOW SENATE BILL 61 WOULD. SAVE HOMES FROM FORECLOSURE. AT NO COST TO TAXPAYERS. How big is the home foreclosure problem now? Our country is facing a foreclosure crisis that is unprecedented. Home mortgage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.g2webmedia.net/~r/NortheastTexasBankruptcyLawyer/~3/pwmdw2tfAbc/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Northeast Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer &#194;&#187; HOW SENATE BILL 61 WOULD SAVE ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.northeasttexasbankruptcy.com/blog/how-senate-bill-61-would-save-homes-from-foreclosure-at-no-cost-to-taxpayers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4584598</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northeast Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer </name>
    </author>
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(S. 61), like H.R. 1106 which just passed the House, would allow homeowners in. bankruptcy who cannot afford to keep paying their very high mortgage payments to. restructure their home mortgages by reducing the loan amounts to the value ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northeasttexasbankruptcy.com/blog/how-senate-bill-61-would-save-homes-from-foreclosure-at-no-cost-to-taxpayers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.1586 To impose an additional ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1586/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4558458</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Read the Bill - GPO Text... </name>
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... H.R.11 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 [1]; H.R.1105 Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop... [1]; H.R.157 District of Columbia House Voting Rights ... [1]; H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of ... [1] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1586/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Free mortgage counseling in Cedarhurst &#194;&#171; The Jewish Star</title>
    <link href="http://thejewishstar.wordpress.com/2009/03/18/free-mortgage-counseling-in-cedarhurst/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4543242</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Jewish Star </name>
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This week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This legislation provides incentives to lenders to modify mortgages and provides safe-guards for responsible homeowners who are not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thejewishstar.wordpress.com/2009/03/18/free-mortgage-counseling-in-cedarhurst/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>View Appearance | C-SPAN Congressional Chronicle, Created by Cable ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/77531&amp;amp;id=8944152" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4543241</id>
    <updated>2009-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Richard Durbin's Recent C-SPAN Appearances </name>
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... which contains the provisions of the House-passed bill, H.R. 1106, be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read the third time and passed; and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/77531&amp;amp;id=8944152&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Prime Cram-downs: What Rmbs Investors Ought To Know - iTulip.com</title>
    <link href="http://itulip.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8767" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/5442042</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iTulip.com </name>
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Investors in senior class prime and near-prime RMBS may take comfort once carveouts are declared unenforceable under H.R. 1106; however, bankruptcy losses could spike and eventually erode subordination altogether. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://itulip.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8767&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://photomaniacal.com/economy/hr-1106-helping-families-save-their-homes-act-of-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/5187445</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Photomaniacal </name>
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March 17, 2009. HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. The following summary was written by the Congressional Research Service, a well-respected ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://photomaniacal.com/economy/hr-1106-helping-families-save-their-homes-act-of-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 1106:Helping Families Save Thier Homes Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://homeloanmodificationnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/hr-1106-helping-familiess-save-thier-homes-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4588426</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Home Loan Modification Network </name>
    </author>
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March 17, 2009. HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. The following summary was written by the Congressional Research Service, a well-respected ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homeloanmodificationnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/hr-1106-helping-familiess-save-thier-homes-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Prime Cram-downs: What Rmbs Investors Ought To Know - iTulip.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.itulip.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8767" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4584540</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iTulip.com </name>
    </author>
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Investors in senior class prime and near-prime RMBS may take comfort once carveouts are declared unenforceable under H.R. 1106; however, bankruptcy losses could spike and eventually erode subordination altogether. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.itulip.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8767&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>1 to 7 actionable resistances | THE PEACE TREE</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4524119</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE PEACE TREE </name>
    </author>
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... gray wolf, greed, green eggs and ham, green energy, Green Jobs, green zone, Greg Anrig, Gregory Clark, Gryphen, Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay, gulf, gulf coast, gulf states, Gulf War, gunman, h.r. 1106, habeas corpus, hagee, halloween ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeacetree.blogspot.com/2009/03/1-to-7-actionable-resistances.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Loan Modification Forum: H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save ...</title>
    <link href="http://loan-modification-expert.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-1106-helping-families-save-their.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4524118</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Loan Modification Forum </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - March 17, 2009 H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. The fol... 14 minutes ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loan-modification-expert.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-1106-helping-families-save-their.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Schauer urges Treasury Secretary to Stop Taxpayer Funded Bonuses ...</title>
    <link href="http://schauer.house.gov/2009/03/schauer-urges-treasury-secretary-to-stop-taxpayer-funded-bonuses-at-aig.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4523978</id>
    <updated>2009-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mark Schauer </name>
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AIG &#183; Barack Obama &#183; Buy American &#183; Calhoun &#183; Chamber of Commerce &#183; Children &#183; Congress Convenes &#183; Congress on Your Corner &#183; Congressional Pay &#183; Economic Stimulus &#183; Economy &#183; Fair&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://schauer.house.gov/2009/03/schauer-urges-treasury-secretary-to-stop-taxpayer-funded-bonuses-at-aig.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009</title>
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Rep. Conyers, JohnJr. | Committee on Judiciary. Residential Mortgage Modification. Expanded Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Eligibility: Expands eligibility for Chapter 13 bankruptcy by excluding home mortgage debt from the current maximum debt ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hr1106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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By Mike Lillis 3/16/09 4:03 PM. The mortgage crisis might have been at the root of the global economic meltdown, but housing legislation seems destined to be among the last things Congress passes to address the downturn. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonindependent.com/34035/cramdown-bill-likely-pushed-back-at-least-another-month&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Porkopolis: The Law of Unintended Consequences can not be Abrogated</title>
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103 of the H.R. 1106 details (emphasis added) the potential 'abrogation' of existing contracts passed by the House and now being considered in the Senate:. SEC. 103. AUTHORITY TO MODIFY CERTAIN MORTGAGES. Section 1322 of title 11, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://porkopolis.blogspot.com/2009/03/law-of-unintended-consequences-can-not.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House passed HR 1106 with a vote of 234-191, and now the legislation sits before the Senate, where banking consultant Bert Ely thinks it will sit and may even die.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bigbuildermagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=363&amp;amp;articleID=907918&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cramdown Bill Faces Hurdles in Senate</title>
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The House passed HR 1106 with a vote of 234-191, and now the legislation sits before the Senate, where banking consultant Bert Ely thinks it will sit and may even die.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bigbuildermagazine.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=363&amp;amp;articleID=907918&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cramdown Bill Faces Hurdles in Senate</title>
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The House passed HR 1106 with a vote of 234-191, and now the legislation sits before the Senate, where banking consultant Bert Ely thinks it will sit and may even die.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bigbuildermagazine.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=363&amp;amp;articleID=907918&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Heartbreaking Footage: Dateline Follows Police Evicting Families ...</title>
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H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009, should help stop foreclosures. However, it is currently languishing in the Senate's committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, chaired by Sen. Christopher Dodd. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/15/heartbreaking-footage-dat_ws_175150.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cramdown Bill Faces Hurdles in Senate</title>
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The House passed HR 1106 with a vote of 234-191, and now the legislation sits before the Senate, where banking consultant Bert Ely thinks it will sit and may even die.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bigbuilderonline.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=363&amp;amp;articleID=907918&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 1106 - Summary: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 ...</title>
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HR 1106 - Summary: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us) Posted using ShareThis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weichertincolumbia.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-1106-summary-helping-families-save.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cramdown Bill Faces Hurdles in Senate</title>
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The House passed HR 1106 with a vote of 234-191, and now the legislation sits before the Senate, where banking consultant Bert Ely thinks it will sit and may even die.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prosalesmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=420&amp;amp;articleID=907918&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Subprime Shakeout: Senate to Consider Bill That Threatens to ...</title>
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The Servicer Safe Harbor provision of H.R. 1106 threatens to cause a sea change in the loan modification landscape. Pursuant to this provision, servicers will not be obligated to repurchase loans or make payments to the securitization ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://subprimeshakeout.blogspot.com/2009/03/senate-to-consider-bill-that-threatens.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cramdown Bill Faces Hurdles in Senate</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4524117</id>
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The House passed HR 1106 with a vote of 234-191, and now the legislation sits before the Senate, where banking consultant Bert Ely thinks it will sit and may even die.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prosalesmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?referer=rss420&amp;amp;sectionID=420&amp;amp;articleID=907918&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Heartbreaking Footage: Dateline Follows Police Evicting Families ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4511393</id>
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Call your senator and tell him to pass a consumer-friendly version of H.R. 1106 the Helping Families Save their Homes Act and to do it this month. This is the only way to stop the foreclosures. Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/15/heartbreaking-footage-dat_n_175150.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-13:/commentary/4503723</id>
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After having been amended in the House by the Tauscher gang, H.R. 1106 moves to the Senate, and there are already indications that Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) will be seeking the spotlight again, as he sets himself up as the chief obstacle to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/1WZgIAEAe64/708543&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comfort Zone Investing: Are these stocks bargains? - BloggingStocks</title>
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787 billion Stimulus spending spree 410 billion Omnibus spending spree 3.55 trillion budget spending spree 2010 275 billion irresponsible Homeowner bailout. Pelosi/Reid/Frank/Dodd/Obama Acorn HR 1106 bill. Who really has faith in this? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/03/14/comfort-zone-investing-are-these-stocks-bargains/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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After having been amended in the House by the Tauscher gang, H.R. 1106 moves to the Senate, and there are already indications that Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) ... 33 minutes ago. Democracy Now! A fierce battle is brewing between labor unions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://need4trth.blogspot.com/2009/03/all-commentart-tonite-is-must-read-it.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House-passed bankruptcy bill (H.R. 1106) was referred to his committee because it includes provisions to strengthen the federal deposit insurance system and enhance the effectiveness of a Federal Housing Administration program to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgage.freedomblogging.com/2009/03/14/senate-panel-considers-mortgage-cramdowns/7777/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
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After having been amended in the House by the Tauscher gang, H.R. 1106 moves to the Senate, and there are already indications that Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) will be seeking the spotlight again, as he sets himself up as the chief obstacle to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/14/141217/657&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Modern Left: Unemployment and mortgages</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-13:/commentary/4487247</id>
    <updated>2009-03-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 234-191 to pass H.R.1106, which allows bankruptcy judges to cram down mortgages for homeowners facing foreclosure... ...Lawmakers added provisions that seek to make filing for bankruptcy a last ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.themodernleft.com/2009/03/unemployment-and-mortgages.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
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Now, if H.R. 1106 becomes law in its current form, the cramdown provisions only apply to loans in place as of the date of enactment, not future loans. So lenders will have a pretty good idea what loans are likely to become subject to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/13/231140/605&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TAPPED Archive | The American Prospect</title>
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FOR H.R. 1106, AND SENATE BILL S 61. THE BANKS ARE STILL DRAGGING THEIR FEET. ESPECIALLY J.P. MORGAN CHASE. KEEP UP THE PRESSURE WE NEED THE STICK PART OF OBAMAS PLAN. Posted by: Kathy B | March 23, 2009 11:54 AM. Post a comment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prospect.org/csnc/blogs/tapped_archive?month=03&amp;amp;year=2009&amp;amp;base_name=cramdown_update&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On March 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106, which, if it becomes law, will allow bankruptcy judges to modify the outstanding principal balance of a borrower's primary residence to its current fair market value (the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntonfinancialindustryrecovery.com/2009/03/articles/hamp/the-missing-link-redux-making-home-affordable/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On March 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106, which, if it becomes law, will allow bankruptcy judges to modify the outstanding principal balance of a borrower&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s primary residence to its current fair market value (the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntonfinancialindustryrecovery.com/2009/03/articles/the-missing-link-redux-making-home-affordable/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In the Senate, &quot;moderate&quot; = opposed to 2/3 of the public - After having been amended in the House by the Tauscher gang, H.R. 1106 moves to the Senate, and there are already indications that Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) ... 1 hour ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://icestationtango.blogspot.com/2009/03/stewart-v-cramer-iv-final-chapter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I believe it is HR 1106. Posted by: Scott | March 14, 2009 at 01:07 PM. To restore confidence you have to have a straight shooter. Obama, being constitutionally incapable of honest rhetoric, can't help but fail. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justoneminute.typepad.com/main/2009/03/getting-better-all-the-time.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Top 5 Blog Posts Today 1 Top Contributors to Chet Edwards (US House Dist 17) Congressional Race 2008, 2 Still no relief for Texas Homeowners, 3 Chet Edwards (US House Dist 17) Votes with Republicans Against HR 1106 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://salon.glenrose.net/default.asp?view=plink&amp;amp;id=10052&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Top 5 Blog Posts Today 1 Top Contributors to Chet Edwards (US House Dist 17) Congressional Race 2008, 2 Still no relief for Texas Homeowners, 3 Chet Edwards (US House Dist 17) Votes with Republicans Against HR 1106 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://salon.glenrose.net/default.asp?view=plink&amp;amp;id=10050&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Top 5 Blog Posts Today 1 Top Contributors to Chet Edwards (US House Dist 17) Congressional Race 2008, 2 Still no relief for Texas Homeowners, 3 Chet Edwards (US House Dist 17) Votes with Republicans Against HR 1106 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://salon.glenrose.net/default.asp?view=plink&amp;amp;id=10049&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 1106 HELPING FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES ACT. Status:. Occurred:. Introduced. Feb 23, 2009. Occurred:. Referred to Committee. Committee Assignments. Occurred:. Amendments (4 proposed). Amendments. Occurred:. Passed House. Mar 5, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dbfinancialgroup.blogspot.com/2009/03/hr-1106-helping-families-save-their.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Anyway, H.R. 1106 passed thanks to a deal hashed out between Tauscher's New Democrat (yes, &quot;Democrat&quot;) gang, House leadership, and supposedly some key Senate staffers, too -- though you wouldn't be able to tell they'd been party to th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/13/10946/0471&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Senate bill would narrow scope of bankruptcy protection to sub-prime loans. By Mike Lillis 3/13/09 7:30 AM. (Photo/respres, Flickr). Controversial last-minute changes to House legislation empowering bankruptcy judges to alter primary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coloradoindependent.com/24064/new-bankruptcy-fight-brews-in-congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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BE IN FAVOR OF HR 1106 AND S.61 &#8220;HELPING FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES.&#8221; CONTACT SOME OR ALL OF THESE US SENATORS THAT NEED MORE THAN A LITTLE CONVINCING TO HELP OUT HARD WORKING AMERICANS THAT ARE NOT LOOKING FOR A &#8220;BAILOUT&#8221;. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.keepmyhouse.com/2009/03/12/foreclosure-statistics-for-february-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (H.R. 1106) is anticipated to address many of the needs that struggling families are facing in the foreclosure crisis. The legislation, upon enactment, is intended to get more families into ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesnewsweekly.com/news/2009/0312/Local_News/031.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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After having been amended in the House by the Tauscher gang, H.R. 1106 moves to the Senate, and there are already indications that Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) will be seeking the spotlight again, as he . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://futuremajority.com/node/5431&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Top 10 Reasons to Oppose the Omnibus Bill &#183; Key Vote &#226;&#8364;&#339;No&#226;&#8364;* H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 &#183; Key Vote &#226;&#8364;&#339;Yes&#226;&#8364;* on the DeMint &#226;&#8364;&#732;Fairness Doctrine&#226;&#8364;&#8482; Amendment to S. 160 &#183; Key Vote &quot;No&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freedomworks.org/publications/key-vote-yes-on-mack-amendment-to-hr-1262&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ungated :: Mortgage Cram-Down Up-Date (H.R. 1106)</title>
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Mortgage Cram-Down Up-Date (H.R. 1106). by Tom Skiba at 03:28PM (EDT) on March 12, 2009 | Permanent Link. The debate on mortgage modification, aka &#226;&#8364;&#339;Cram Down&#226;&#8364;* has now moved to the Senate where sponsors are lobbying for the 60 votes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cai.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2009/3/12/4120787.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Top Contributors to Chet Edwards (US House Dist 17) Congressional Race 2008 &#183; Chet Edwards (US House Dist 17) Votes with Republicans Against HR 1106 &#183; Ruminations for the Easily Amused for March 12 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://salon.glenrose.net/default.asp?view=plink&amp;amp;id=10047&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MOMocrats&#226;&#8222;&#162;: Legislative Recap: Helping Families Save Their Homes ...</title>
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Congress has been hard at work on the economy, government program funding, spending bills and more. Here's a short recap of all that's happening in DC: HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 What this is: Rep....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/2009/03/legislative-recap-a-quick-rundown-of-what-congress-has-been-doing-lately.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help Stop the Flood of Foreclosures</title>
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In a bipartisan vote, on March 5, the House of Representatives passed a similar bill, H.R. 1106. S. 61 would provide homeowners with a final option to prevent foreclosure through the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process by setting up realistic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pachurchesadvocacy.org/weblog/?p=381&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Symbolic House provision took heat from liberals, but Senate proposal could have real teeth. By Mike Lillis 3/12/09 10:41 AM. U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (Photo by WDCpix). WASHINGTON &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Controversial last-minute changes to House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newmexicoindependent.com/21476/new-bankruptcy-fight-brews-in-us-senate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Bankruptcy, mortgages : Voting 234-191, the House on March 5 passed a bill (HR 1106) empowering bankruptcy courts to lower the principal on mortgages on main residences after borrowers have exhausted other refinancing options. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://10dollars-blog.co.cc/?p=7374&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.17 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 [1]; H.R.1 Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assist... [1]; H.R.200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bank... [1]; H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1409/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Bankruptcy, mortgages: Voting 234-191, the House on March 5 passed a bill (HR 1106) empowering bankruptcy courts to lower the principal on mortgages on main residences after borrowers have exhausted other refinancing options. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/evanston/news/1467625,pp-webrollcall-031209-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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This Bankruptcy Bulletin presents the core cramdown provisions of the bankruptcy bill which was passed by the House of Representatives last Thursday, H.R. 1106. Each part of the bill outline below refers both to its pertinent Section ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blsbulletins.blogspot.com/2009/02/erms-of-bankruptcy-mortgage-cramdown.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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March 2, 2009 Lobby Your Congressional Representative in Favor of HR 1106 Sometime this week, the House is expected to vote on H.R. 1106, the bill that... February 20, 2009 The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan On Wednesday, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bankruptcyforeclosureblog.com/2009/03/the-new-federal-housing-plan-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on February 23, 2008. H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bojiki.com/?p=283&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Another group later forced House leaders to sideline a contentious bill (HR 1106) to allow bankruptcy judges to modify home loans. - By Alan K. Ota, CQ. Is a conservative&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s best hope in this new congress actually a Democrat? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenextright.com/steveb/can-we-trust-a-blue-dog-do-we-have-to&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Symbolic House Provision Took Heat From Liberals, But Senate Proposal Could Have Real Teeth. By Mike Lillis 3/12/09 12:03 AM. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) (WDCpix). Controversial last-minute changes to House legislation empowering ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonindependent.com/33504/new-bankruptcy-fight-brews-in-senate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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A proposed bankruptcy law, H.R 1106, also called the Helping Families Save Their Homes In Bankruptcy Act of 2009, has passed the House of Representatives and will be coming up for a vote in the U.S. Senate. This legislation is called ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.zucklaw.com/blog/bankruptcy-indiana/0/0/for-almost-a-year-now-i-rsquo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.1014 No Taxation Without Representation Act &#183; H.R.875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 &#183; H.Res.190 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://poedpatriot.blogspot.com/2009/03/st-louis-tea-party-videomore-than-just.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Another group later forced House leaders to sideline a contentious bill (HR 1106) to allow bankruptcy judges to modify home loans. - By Alan K. Ota, CQ. Is a conservative&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s best hope in this new congress actually a Democrat? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/steve_b25/2009/03/11/can-we-trust-a-blue-dog-do-we-have-to/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1106 (Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act 2009). Now, the fight begins in the Senate, and it looks like the gloves are going to come off for this fight. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com/2009/03/11/mortgage-modification-bill-now-in-senates-hands-judges-speak-out/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.1014 No Taxation Without Representation Act &#183; H.R.875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 &#183; H.Res.190 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://poedpatriot.blogspot.com/2009/03/r-and-d-just-letters-after-name.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 1106 contains the long sought reform of bankruptcy law that would allow bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of a first mortgage on the borrower&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s primary residence, including reducing the principal amount of the mortgage, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/03/10/house-passes-mortgage-cramdown-legislation-ID05015.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Politicker.com -- Maryland News </name>
    </author>
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Some group with a nice name, but that I never heard of, praises Congressman Kratovil for voting against the bankruptcy bill HR 1106. Is this really another example of his &quot;independence&quot; or was he given permission (again) to just appear ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicker.com/maryland/69065/who-alg-and-kratovil-really-independent-obama&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bankruptcy Indiana - Mortgage Modification Update #1</title>
    <link href="http://blog.zucklaw.com/blog/bankruptcy-in-indiana/0/0/for-almost-a-year-now-i-rsquo" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4470060</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bankruptcy Indiana </name>
    </author>
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A proposed bankruptcy law, H.R 1106, also called the Helping Families Save Their Homes In Bankruptcy Act of 2009, has passed the House of Representatives and will be coming up for a vote in the U.S. Senate. This legislation is called ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.zucklaw.com/blog/bankruptcy-in-indiana/0/0/for-almost-a-year-now-i-rsquo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How your lawmakers voted for March 8, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/184/story/422494.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4465845</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press of Atlantic City: New Jersey </name>
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GOP Bankruptcy Plan: Members defeated, 182-242, a Republican motion to send HR 1106 (above) to committee for changes such as denying bankruptcy courts power to ease loan terms if borrowers lied on applications or lenders used slipshod ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/184/story/422494.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mole's Progressive Democrat: NEVADA FOCUS: Blogs, Food Co-op ...</title>
    <link href="http://moleprogressive.blogspot.com/2009/03/nevada-focus-blogs-food-co-op_11.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4465694</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mole's Progressive Democrat </name>
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On a related note: Nevada's 2nd Congressional District ranked 7th in foreclosures...and on a related note: Heller votes against H.R. 1106: Foreclosure Prevention Bill &#183; Nevada's Mess and the 1872 Mining Law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moleprogressive.blogspot.com/2009/03/nevada-focus-blogs-food-co-op_11.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Breaking News: No Shuler in 2010 | BlueNC</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluenc.com/breaking-news-no-shuler-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4459589</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - The people's think tank </name>
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The comment is an honest reaction to Mr. Shuler. Don't you know that Mr. Shuler just wanted to be in congress. If Mr. Taylor had been a Democrat he would have run as a Republican. Of course he did make me happy when he voted for HR 1106 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/breaking-news-no-shuler-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi: With This Housing Bill, We Can Protect the American Dream ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/03/10/pelosi-with-this-housing-bill-we-can-protect-the-american-dream-and-preserve-it-for-americas-families-ID0298.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4428490</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California </name>
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Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/03/10/pelosi-with-this-housing-bill-we-can-protect-the-american-dream-and-preserve-it-for-americas-families-ID0298.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Cramdowns - Another Foreclosure Dead End</title>
    <link href="http://themortgageinsider.net/foreclosure/mortgage-cramdowns-another-foreclosure-dead-end/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4421238</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Insider Site Feed </name>
    </author>
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Mortgage cramdowns or the ability for a bankruptcy judge to modify the terms of a mortgage, was included in a bill (H.R. 1106 - &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009&#226;&#8364;&#179;) passed by the House recently. There is a lot in this bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themortgageinsider.net/foreclosure/mortgage-cramdowns-another-foreclosure-dead-end/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Home Is Foreclosed Every 13 Seconds &#194;&#171; BsWeb</title>
    <link href="http://www.bsweb.com.cn/index.php/2009/03/11/a-home-is-foreclosed-every-13-seconds/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4421237</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BsWeb </name>
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Also last week, the House passed H.R. 1106, which makes it easier to get court relief on mortgages for financially distressed homeowners. CLR President Michael Calhoun praised the House action:. We applaud lawmakers in the House for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bsweb.com.cn/index.php/2009/03/11/a-home-is-foreclosed-every-13-seconds/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - Congressman Ken Calvert - Working the Realtors ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/976790/Congressman-Ken-Calvert-Working-the-Realtors-Corner-Again" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4421236</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Selling Southwest California Homes, The... </name>
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This week, the House will vote on H.R. 1106, also known as the &#226;&#8364;&#339;cram down&#226;&#8364;* bill. The bill authorizes bankruptcy judges to &#226;&#8364;&#339;cram down&#226;&#8364;* the principal of home mortgages which would make the housing situation worse by increasing the risk to&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/976790/Congressman-Ken-Calvert-Working-the-Realtors-Corner-Again&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>POLITICAL PORK - The Re-Election Meat &#194;&#171; Why It Matters</title>
    <link href="http://prilspen.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/political-pork-the-re-election-meat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4420901</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Why It Matters </name>
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The bill, H.R. 1106, which amounts to additional spending of $410 Billion, was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 245-178 with 16 Republican &#226;&#8364;&#339;aye&#226;&#8364;* votes. However, when the bill was transferred to the Senate for vote, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prilspen.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/political-pork-the-re-election-meat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Maritime Sentry: Update from the House Republican Study ...</title>
    <link href="http://themaritimesentry.blogspot.com/2009/03/update-from-house-republican-study_10.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4420892</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Maritime Sentry </name>
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The Democrats&#226;&#8364;&#8482; &#226;&#8364;&#339;Cramdown&#226;&#8364;* bill (H.R. 1106), which allows judges to lower the amount a borrower must pay a creditor on a loan. This will create a significant cost for future borrowers who will have to make up for money lost to lenders. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themaritimesentry.blogspot.com/2009/03/update-from-house-republican-study_10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The P/Oed Patriot: The Destruction of the United States......in ...</title>
    <link href="http://poedpatriot.blogspot.com/2009/03/destruction-of-united-statesin-100-days.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4420891</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The P/Oed Patriot </name>
    </author>
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H.R.875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 &#183; H.Res.190 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://poedpatriot.blogspot.com/2009/03/destruction-of-united-statesin-100-days.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>People's Weekly World - A home is foreclosed every 13 seconds</title>
    <link href="http://pww.org/article/view/14801/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4420889</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PWW Daily Online </name>
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Also last week, the House passed H.R. 1106, which makes it easier to get court relief on mortgages for financially distressed homeowners. CLR President Michael Calhoun praised the House action: We applaud lawmakers in the House for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pww.org/article/view/14801/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Red Maryland: Who is ALG, and is Kratovil really independent of Obama?</title>
    <link href="http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2009/03/who-is-alg-and-is-kratovil-really.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4420887</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Red Maryland </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Some group with a nice name, but that I never heard of, praises Congressman Kratovil for voting against the bankruptcy bill HR 1106. Is this really another example of his &quot;independence&quot; or was he given permission (again) to just appear ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2009/03/who-is-alg-and-is-kratovil-really.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi: With This Housing Bill, We Can Protect the American Dream ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/10/pelosi-with-this-housing-bill-we-can-protect-the-american-dream-and-preserve-it-for-america%E2%80%99s-families-ID03912.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4420882</id>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s passage of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, by a vote of 234 to 191. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/10/pelosi-with-this-housing-bill-we-can-protect-the-american-dream-and-preserve-it-for-america%E2%80%99s-families-ID03912.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | A Home Is Foreclosed Every 13 Seconds</title>
    <link href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/03/09/a-home-is-foreclosed-every-13-seconds/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/6915140</id>
    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Also last week, the House passed H.R. 1106, which makes it easier to get court relief on mortgages for financially distressed homeowners. CLR President Michael Calhoun praised the House action: We applaud lawmakers in the House for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/03/09/a-home-is-foreclosed-every-13-seconds/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Coxwell &amp; Associates: Help Mississippians Save Their Homes</title>
    <link href="http://www.coxwelllaw.com/2009/03/help-mississippians-save-their-homes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4818905</id>
    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coxwell &amp; Associates </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (HR 1106) was passed last Thursday by the U.S. House of Representatives with the yes vote of only one Mississippian, Bennie Thompson. While the Bill was not supported by our other three ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coxwelllaw.com/2009/03/help-mississippians-save-their-homes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rule of Law - Harangue.org</title>
    <link href="http://www.harangue.org/2009/03/rule-of-law.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4420899</id>
    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Harangue.org </name>
    </author>
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It's real name is H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill as passed by the House of Representatives allows a Judge to modify the rights of claim holders with respect to a claim for a loan originated before ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harangue.org/2009/03/rule-of-law.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CQ Politics | Centrist Democrats Are Forcing Moderation in Party&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003070261" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4420888</id>
    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Top Stories from CQ </name>
    </author>
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Ellen O. Tauscher , chairwoman of the House coalition, and liberal Zoe Lofgren on a provision in the House-passed mortgage bankruptcy bill ( HR 1106 ). The compromise would give bankruptcy judges the option to reduce interest rates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/news-000003070261&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CUNA News Now: Congress update: Status of spending, cramdown bills</title>
    <link href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash030909-2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4420886</id>
    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CUNA News Now Headlines </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106, however, also includes language that would make permanent the $250000 share and deposit insurance limit. It also would extend the amount of time the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has to replenish its share ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash030909-2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 1106 Passes, goes to Senate &#194;&#171; Housers</title>
    <link href="http://thisismyhomebook.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/hr-1106-passes-goes-to-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4420879</id>
    <updated>2009-03-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1106, the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act&#226;&#8364;* passed the US House of Representatives late on Friday. The bill will institute loan modifications measures. By the estimates of its supporters, it will save 1 million homes. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thisismyhomebook.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/hr-1106-passes-goes-to-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/6/185425/7587/257/754" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-07:/commentary/4503722</id>
    <updated>2009-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
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The big issues of the week were H.R. 1106, the mortgage relief bill, and the amendments thereto (Roll Calls #97 and 100-104), and the continuing resolution (Roll Calls #108 and 109). Eight Democrats voted for the Republican motion to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/6/185425/7587/257/754&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Blogging For Michigan:: Republican Leadership on GM</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggingformichigan.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3778" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-07:/commentary/4420904</id>
    <updated>2009-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blogging For Michigan - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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Many of the politicians who were elected to represent us don't. Thursday's Congressional vote on H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, is just one recent and important example. Michigan has 15 Congressmen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggingformichigan.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3778&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/6/185425/7587" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-07:/commentary/4420885</id>
    <updated>2009-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
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The big issues of the week were H.R. 1106, the mortgage relief bill, and the amendments thereto (Roll Calls #97 and 100-104), and the continuing resolution (Roll Calls #108 and 109). Eight Democrats voted for the Republican motion to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/6/185425/7587&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Liberal Doomsayer: Where The Rubber Meets The Road (3/7/09)</title>
    <link href="http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2009/03/where-rubber-meets-road-3709.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-06:/commentary/4420907</id>
    <updated>2009-03-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberal Doomsayer </name>
    </author>
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Voting 224-198, the House on Thursday set debate rules for a bill (HR 1106) that gives bankruptcy courts authority to ease the terms of mortgages on principal residences in Chapter 13 proceedings. Final action on this part of President ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2009/03/where-rubber-meets-road-3709.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wataugawatch.net/2009/03/disappointment-over-larry-kissell.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-06:/commentary/4911394</id>
    <updated>2009-03-06T12:33:03Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WataugaWatch</name>
    </author>
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   The U.S. House voted yesterday 239-191 to pass &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1106&lt;/strong&gt;, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, written &quot;To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wataugawatch.net/2009/03/disappointment-over-larry-kissell.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House OKs Wider Mortgage Powers For Courts - Law360</title>
    <link href="http://www.law360.com/bankruptcy/articles/90291" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/10258838</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Securities Law360 </name>
    </author>
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... while protecting lenders from investors when loan terms are altered. The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, H.R. 1106, was passed by a vote of 234- 191 on Thursday evening. The measure is expected to face opposition in the U.S.. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.law360.com/bankruptcy/articles/90291&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>One Giant Step Closer to Foreclosure Prevention | Poverty in ...</title>
    <link href="http://uspoverty.change.org/blog/view/one_giant_step_closer_to_foreclosure_prevention" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/10154324</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change.org's End Homelessness Blog </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106 will allow judges to modify mortgages for homeowners forced to file bankruptcy. Consumer advocates have been pushing for this change since the housing market began to unravel, and getting the bill through the House is a great ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uspoverty.change.org/blog/view/one_giant_step_closer_to_foreclosure_prevention&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WataugaWatch: Disappointment Over Larry Kissell</title>
    <link href="http://blog.wataugawatch.net/2009/03/disappointment-over-larry-kissell.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/8266515</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WataugaWatch </name>
    </author>
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The U.S. House voted yesterday 239-191 to pass H.R.1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, written &amp;quot;To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.&amp;quot; Some 24 Democrats voted against the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.wataugawatch.net/2009/03/disappointment-over-larry-kissell.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WataugaWatch</title>
    <link href="http://www.wataugawatch.net/labels/Larry%20Kissell.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/6630622</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WataugaWatch </name>
    </author>
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The U.S. House voted yesterday 239-191 to pass H.R.1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, written &amp;quot;To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.&amp;quot; Some 24 Democrats voted against the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wataugawatch.net/labels/Larry%20Kissell.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Representative Suzanne Kosmas - Kosmas Helps Pass Bill to Keep ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.kosmas.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=84&amp;amp;Itemid=65" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/5804697</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas </name>
    </author>
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(Washington, DC) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) voted in favor of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed the House by a vote of 234-191. Florida has been hit especially hard by foreclosures and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kosmas.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=84&amp;amp;Itemid=65&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Court-supervised Loan Modifications Pass the House (H.R. 1106 ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/2009/03/court-supervised-loan-modifications-pass-the-house-hr-1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4637897</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106 will allow judges to modify mortgages for homeowners forced to file bankruptcy. Consumer advocates have been pushing for this change since the housing market began to unravel, and getting the bill through the House is a great ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2009/03/court-supervised-loan-modifications-pass-the-house-hr-1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sestak Votes for Bipartisan Compromise to Stem ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/06/congressman-sestak-votes-for-bipartisan-compromise-to-stem-foreclosures-ID03891.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4622300</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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Earl Blumenauer voted in favor of H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill includes provisions that Blumenauer has long championed, such as giving bankruptcy judges the ability to modify existing mortgages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/06/congressman-sestak-votes-for-bipartisan-compromise-to-stem-foreclosures-ID03891.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>W.E. A.L.L. B.E.: *Saturday March 7, 2009* Free Foreclosure ...</title>
    <link href="http://weallbe.blogspot.com/2009/03/congressman-steve-cohen-free.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4505168</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WEALLBE </name>
    </author>
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I&#226;&#8364;&#8482;m working hard to stop home foreclosures from spiraling out of control, and that&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s why yesterday I was proud to vote for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This legislation gives bankruptcy judges the ability to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weallbe.blogspot.com/2009/03/congressman-steve-cohen-free.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#226;&#8364;&#732;Cram-down&#226;&#8364;&#8482; Will Add Uncertainty to Market, Increase Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/06/%E2%80%98cram-down%E2%80%99-will-add-uncertainty-to-market-increase-mortgage-costs-ID03883.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4487353</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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WASHINGTON - March 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Congressman John Kline issued the following statement today after opposing H.R. 1106, mortgage &#226;&#8364;&#339;cram-down&#226;&#8364;* legislation that passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/06/%E2%80%98cram-down%E2%80%99-will-add-uncertainty-to-market-increase-mortgage-costs-ID03883.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Court-supervised Loan Modifications Pass the House (H.R. 1106 ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/?p=473" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4487348</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106 will allow judges to modify mortgages for homeowners forced to file bankruptcy. Consumer advocates have been pushing for this change since the housing market began to unravel, and getting the bill through the House is a great ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/?p=473&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. House/Foreclosure Crisis Vote - NACBA Praises Passage of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/u-s-house-foreclosure-crisis-vote-nacba-praises-passage-of-relief-for-u-s-homeowners-170747" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4465769</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News for Washington DC - AmericanTowns.com </name>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;We salute the House of Representatives for putting U.S. homeowners and the economic recovery first by enacting H.R. 1106, which is urgently needed legislation to allow homeowners to modify their mortgages and avoid foreclosure. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/u-s-house-foreclosure-crisis-vote-nacba-praises-passage-of-relief-for-u-s-homeowners-170747&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>End Homelessness - Change.org: One Giant Step Closer to ...</title>
    <link href="http://homelessness.change.org/blog/view/one_giant_step_closer_to_foreclosure_prevention" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4465696</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change.org's End Homelessness Blog </name>
    </author>
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Last night, by a vote of 234 - 191, the House of Representatives passed HR 1106 largely along partly lines. Click here to see how your Rep voted. HR 1106 will allow judges to modify mortgages...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homelessness.change.org/blog/view/one_giant_step_closer_to_foreclosure_prevention&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bankruptcy Cramdown Bill Approved in the House of Representatives</title>
    <link href="http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com/2009/03/06/bankruptcy-cramdown-bill-approved-in-the-house-of-representatives/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4452650</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bankruptcy Law Network </name>
    </author>
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Last night, the House of Representatives passed the Bankruptcy Cramdown Bill by a vote of 234 - 191. The Bill is also known as HR 1106. This is great news to people living in high foreclosure states like California and Florida. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com/2009/03/06/bankruptcy-cramdown-bill-approved-in-the-house-of-representatives/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage Cram-Down Update</title>
    <link href="http://utahcondolaw.blogspot.com/2009/03/mortgage-cram-down-update.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4437527</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>utahcondolaw </name>
    </author>
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Last night, the US House of Representatives passed HR 1106, allowing for bankruptcy court intervention in renegotiating the terms of certain mortgages. The bill does not directly refer to association's, but CAI's Public Affairs team was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://utahcondolaw.blogspot.com/2009/03/mortgage-cram-down-update.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Breaking News: HR1106, The House Foreclosure Bill Can Amend All ...</title>
    <link href="http://gerstin.com/blog/2009/03/06/breaking-news-hr1106-the-house-foreclosure-bill-can-amend-all-liens-on-a-property-not-just-the-first-mortgage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4437525</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gerstin &amp;amp; Associates </name>
    </author>
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Businesses that lend money secured by property as well as contractor&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s that furnished goods and services on a home will lose a lot of money if the new House Foreclosure Bill passes in its present form. The bill is known as: Helping ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gerstin.com/blog/2009/03/06/breaking-news-hr1106-the-house-foreclosure-bill-can-amend-all-liens-on-a-property-not-just-the-first-mortgage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Passage of HR 1106 May Mean Bankruptcy Courts Can Modify the Terms ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.keepmyhouse.com/2009/03/06/passage-of-hr-1106-may-mean-bankruptcy-courts-can-modify-the-terms-of-your-mortgage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4437523</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loan Modification Blog | Keep My House... </name>
    </author>
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Seal of the United States bankruptcy court. Ch... Image via Wikipedia. The US House of Representatives approved HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, by a vote of 234- 191 on Thursday evening. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.keepmyhouse.com/2009/03/06/passage-of-hr-1106-may-mean-bankruptcy-courts-can-modify-the-terms-of-your-mortgage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Maffei Leads the Fight to Keep Families in Their Homes ...</title>
    <link href="http://maffei.house.gov/2009/03/congressman-maffei-leads-the-fight-to-keep-families-in-their-homes.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4420906</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dan Maffei </name>
    </author>
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Today Congressman Dan Maffei (NY-25) joined the majority of his colleagues and passed HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which brings fairness and hope to families who are facing foreclosure. While the Central New York ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maffei.house.gov/2009/03/congressman-maffei-leads-the-fight-to-keep-families-in-their-homes.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Entertainment Via the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Report Abuse&#226;&#8364;* Function - The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/03/06/entertainment-via-the-report-abuse-function/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4420905</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The WashingtonWatch.com Blog </name>
    </author>
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TO H.R. 1106. HELP FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES. It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s not the most insightful comment we&#226;&#8364;&#8482;ve ever seen - and not likely to persuade anyone of anything. But here&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s the &#226;&#8364;&#339;abuse report&#226;&#8364;* someone else submitted for it: commie SOB ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/03/06/entertainment-via-the-report-abuse-function/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today's Practice-Critical Bankruptcy Bulletins: Chapter 13 ...</title>
    <link href="http://blsbulletins.blogspot.com/2009/03/chapter-13-mortgage-cramdown-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4420903</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Today's Practice-Critical Bankruptcy Bulletins </name>
    </author>
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Yesterday evening (March 5) the House passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, by a largely party-line vote of 234 to 191. Seven Republicans voted for it, 24 Democrats against. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blsbulletins.blogspot.com/2009/03/chapter-13-mortgage-cramdown-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Could the Taxpayers Win This One? &#194;&#171; The Swine Line</title>
    <link href="http://swineline.org/2009/03/06/the-taxpayers-are-winning-so-far/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4420898</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Swine Line </name>
    </author>
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Taxpayers are tired of the spending and bailout bills that continue to reward bad behavior, such as the mortgage-bailout bill that passed the House last night, H.R. 1106. Supposedly this bill was fixed, it wasn&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://swineline.org/2009/03/06/the-taxpayers-are-winning-so-far/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bankruptcy Cramdown Bill Approved in the House of Representatives</title>
    <link href="http://www.infinitecredit.com/forums/front-page-news/10409-bankruptcy-cramdown-bill-approved-house-representatives.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4420895</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bad Credit Repair Discussion Forum </name>
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Last night, the House of Representatives passed the Bankruptcy Cramdown Bill by a vote of 234 - 191. *The Bill is also known as HR 1106. *This is great news to people living in high foreclosure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.infinitecredit.com/forums/front-page-news/10409-bankruptcy-cramdown-bill-approved-house-representatives.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Schauer Helps Pass Bill to Help Keep Michigan Families in Their ...</title>
    <link href="http://schauer.house.gov/2009/03/schauer-helps-pass-bill-to-help-keep-michigan-families-in-their-homes.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4420890</id>
    <updated>2009-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mark Schauer </name>
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WASHINGTON-Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) voted to pass H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This legislation is a critical first step towards implementing President Obama's comprehensive Homeowner ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://schauer.house.gov/2009/03/schauer-helps-pass-bill-to-help-keep-michigan-families-in-their-homes.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Roll Call #102 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/8625166</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] </name>
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H.R.1106: To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Back to Main Bill Page. March 05, 2009 Roll call number 102 in the House. Question On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 1106 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2009/h/102&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Guess Who Gets to Pay Again? &#171; The Swine Line</title>
    <link href="http://swineline.org/2009/03/05/guess-who-gets-to-pay-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/7720501</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Swine Line </name>
    </author>
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Taxpayers are tired of the spending and bailout bills that continue to reward bad behavior, such as the mortgage-bailout bill that passed the House last night, H.R. 1106. Supposedly this bill was fixed, it wasn&amp;#39;t. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://swineline.org/2009/03/05/guess-who-gets-to-pay-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Larry Kissell the only NC Dem to Vote with the Banking ...</title>
    <link href="http://bluenc.com/rep-larry-kissell-only-nc-dem-vote-banking-industry-republicans" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/7349930</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC blogs </name>
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Larry Kissell voted for the banking industry by opposing H.R. 1106. He was not joined in his opposition to the legislation by any other North Carolina Democrat. Republican Walter Jones joined Democrats in voting to help the vast ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bluenc.com/rep-larry-kissell-only-nc-dem-vote-banking-industry-republicans&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
    <link href="http://congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/5/729/-Revised-foreclosure-numbers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/6151022</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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... or even whether I&amp;#39;ve expressed it correctly. Still, I think we should take a look at these numbers and think about what they mean as debate resumes on H.R. 1106 in the House. 10000 to 18999 projected foreclosures: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/5/729/-Revised-foreclosure-numbers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 | TheMiddleClass.org</title>
    <link href="http://themiddleclass.org/bill/helping-families-save-their-homes-act-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/6026956</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legislation RSS Feed </name>
    </author>
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The House receives a grade of C for its support of the middle class on this piece of legislation. 234 Representatives voted for the middle-class position; 191 voted against. See how each member voted on this bill: House. H.R. 1106 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themiddleclass.org/bill/helping-families-save-their-homes-act-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.Res.190: Providing for consideration of the... OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Most Viewed Bills </name>
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H.Res.190 Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. on OpenCongress.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hr190/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1106</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] </name>
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Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to HR 1106 regarding HR1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5316&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR1106</title>
    <link href="http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5300" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4707035</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] </name>
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Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 regarding HR1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5300&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1106</title>
    <link href="http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5288" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4706929</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] </name>
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Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to HR 1106 regarding HR1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5288&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1106</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5288" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4584597</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] </name>
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Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to HR 1106 regarding HR1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5288&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR1106</title>
    <link href="http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5282" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4547386</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] </name>
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Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 regarding HR1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5282&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR1106</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5300" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4547385</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] </name>
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Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 regarding HR1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5300&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ataxingmatter: Banks: More on UBS, More on Merrill bonuses, and ...</title>
    <link href="http://ataxingmatter.blogs.com/tax/2009/03/ubs-case-pits-assistance-with-tax-evasion-against-switzerlands-bank-secrecy-laws-which-allow-tax-eva.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4471321</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ataxingmatter </name>
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John Conyers introduced the &quot;Helping families Save Their Homes Act&quot; (H.R. 1106) in the House. Under pressure from the banking lobby, House Democrats worked out a compromise to get it passed, keeping the cramdown provision in place but ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ataxingmatter.blogs.com/tax/2009/03/ubs-case-pits-assistance-with-tax-evasion-against-switzerlands-bank-secrecy-laws-which-allow-tax-eva.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Credit Slips: Congressional Oversight Panel Foreclosure Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/2009/03/congressional-oversight-panel-foreclosure-report.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4465697</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Credit Slips </name>
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Responding to Schwartz on Mortgage Modification &#183; Waiting for H.R. 1106 (a.k.a. H.R. 200/S. 61) &#183; U.S. Banks Are Not Alone in Feeling the Pain &#183; New English Bankruptcy History Archive on SSRN &#183; United Arab Meltdown &amp; Bailout&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/2009/03/congressional-oversight-panel-foreclosure-report.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Poverty in America - Change.org: Bankers Blocking Mortgage Relief Bill</title>
    <link href="http://uspoverty.change.org/blog/view/bankers_blocking_mortgage_relief_bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4459592</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change.org's Poverty in America Blog </name>
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I know, you're shocked by that headline. They got their bailout, why should anyone else? HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, makes it easier for homeowners to negotiate m...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uspoverty.change.org/blog/view/bankers_blocking_mortgage_relief_bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House letter supporting Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/009639.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4456949</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumers Union - All Articles </name>
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On Thursday, the House is expected to vote on H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 and H.R. 703, Hope for Homeowners, a proposal contained in that bill. Consumers Union, the non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/009639.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - House Roll Call #104 Details</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5282" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4437522</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] </name>
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H.R.1106: To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. Back to Main Bill Page. March 05, 2009Roll call number 104 in the House. Question: On Passage: H R 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5282&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.popmartian.com/politrix/2009/03/today-in-congress-26/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4421243</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PoliTrix </name>
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In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:. FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009. House Meets At&#226;&#8364;&#166; 10:00 am: Legislative Business Ten &#226;&#8364;&#339;One Minutes&#226;&#8364;* Per Side Last Vote Predicted&#226;&#8364;&#166; ??? Complete Consideration of HR ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.popmartian.com/politrix/2009/03/today-in-congress-26/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/rnQGCMU6tEI/704844" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4421241</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
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In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:. FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009. House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business Ten &quot;One Minutes&quot; Per Side Last Vote Predicted. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/rnQGCMU6tEI/704844&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Take Action: Save Family Homes Now!</title>
    <link href="http://www.rifuture.org/showDiary.do?diaryId=5729" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4421239</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rhode Islands Future: Politics &amp;amp; Culture... </name>
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There is still time to push &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009&quot; or HR 1106. The vote will finally be held in the House later today. Rep. Brad Miller of North Carolina has worked for years to protect consumers from predatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rifuture.org/showDiary.do?diaryId=5729&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Kudos to Kissell UPDATED w/ kudos withdrawn | BlueNC</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluenc.com/kudos-larry-kissell" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4420897</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - The people's think tank </name>
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HR 1106. Submitted by Lovex7 on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 8:56pm. Larry Kissell was the only democrat in NC to vote against HR 1106. Even Walter Jones voted for it. I think I am going to be sick. I feel like I have been betrayed for 4 years. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/kudos-larry-kissell&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nathan Havey: Will the Senate Side with Homeowners or Banks?</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-havey/will-the-senate-side-with_b_172353.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4420894</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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Now we will have to work to make the Senate pass this bill, H.R. 1106. Write or call your senator and demand that they pass meaningful bankruptcy reform and not water down the House bill. If anything, they should make it stronger and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-havey/will-the-senate-side-with_b_172353.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H. Res. 205: Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr111-205" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4420883</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
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A resolution in the US Congress: Providing for further consideration of the bill (HR 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr111-205&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Thursday, March 5: H.R. 1106-Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://majoritytracker.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/thursday-march-5-hr-1106-helping-families-save-their-homes-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4420881</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Majority Tracker </name>
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Thursday, March 5: H.R. 1106-Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. This bill is the vehicle to pass bankruptcy &#226;&#8364;&#339;cramdown&#226;&#8364;* which will allow bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of residential mortgages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://majoritytracker.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/thursday-march-5-hr-1106-helping-families-save-their-homes-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Miami Florida Personal Bankruptcy Law Blog: House of ...</title>
    <link href="http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/03/house-of-representatives-passes-hr-1106.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4420880</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Miami Florida Personal Bankruptcy Law Blog </name>
    </author>
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The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to pass H.R. 1106, the &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009&quot; by a vote of 234 to 191. This bill allows Bankruptcy Judges to modify principal residence mortgages in certain respects ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/03/house-of-representatives-passes-hr-1106.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AMERICAN NONSENSE &#194;&#187; Tauscher shows her scary face</title>
    <link href="http://americannonsense.com/?p=21328" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4420127</id>
    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAN NONSENSE </name>
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Earlier this morning, she was on the phone with a few lawmakers who had opposed the rule to HR 1106 to persuade them to support the rule when it comes to a vote on Wednesday. [&#226;&#8364;&#166;] It&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s disappointing to work with so many bloggers who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americannonsense.com/?p=21328&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACTION: Tell &amp;#39;New Dems&amp;#39; to Stop Paying Former Bank Lobbyists With ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/130092/action%3A_tell_'new_dems'_to_stop_paying_former_bank_lobbyists_with_your_tax_dollars/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/9235543</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AlterNet Blogs Master Site Feed Posts </name>
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Update: I just heard from Heath Shuler&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s office: they&#226;&#8364;&#8482;re saying he will support HR 1106, and planned on supporting it last week, his procedural vote notwithstanding. No, if Shuler is to be believed (and I have my doubts about that), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/130092/action%3A_tell_'new_dems'_to_stop_paying_former_bank_lobbyists_with_your_tax_dollars/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Speak Out to Save Homes from Foreclosure &#194;&#171; The Bankruptcy Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.totalbankruptcy.com/blog/speak-out-to-save-homes-from-foreclosure/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/5644676</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Total Bankruptcy </name>
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The Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act, H.R. 1106, aims to do just that. The bill would allow bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of mortgages, which could potentially help millions of people save their homes and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.totalbankruptcy.com/blog/speak-out-to-save-homes-from-foreclosure/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Maryland Auto Accident Lawyer: Details of Cramdown Legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.marylandaccidentlaw.com/index.cfm/2009/3/4/Details-of-Cramdown-Legislation-HR-1106-That-Could-Become-Law" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4858381</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Maryland Auto Accident Lawyer </name>
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Here are the major changes made to H.R. 1106 during Committee consideration. Understanding what a cramdown looks like under the present proposed legislation is very important as it appears this is what will likely be signed into law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marylandaccidentlaw.com/index.cfm/2009/3/4/Details-of-Cramdown-Legislation-HR-1106-That-Could-Become-Law&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update on H.R. 1106 &#194;&#171; Americans for Fairness in Lending</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/2009/03/update-on-hr-1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4739904</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
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HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, will go back to the House Rules Committee today and may come up for a full vote in the House tomorrow. The bill is likely being modified to ensure support from moderate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2009/03/update-on-hr-1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Amendments - HR 1106</title>
    <link href="http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=112776" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4675520</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles </name>
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Lofgren/Conyers (MI) #27, Manager's Amendment: Requires that debtors demonstrate that they have made good faith attempts to modify the mortgages through voluntary agreements with lenders unless there is a foreclosure sale scheduled ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=112776&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COMMITTEE ON RULES - Notice of Action: H.R. 1106 - Helping ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/news_details.aspx?NewsID=4163" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4507950</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News Items from the House Committee on Rules </name>
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Notice of Action: HR 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/news_details.aspx?NewsID=4163&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tauscher shows her scary face</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/3/4/104633/7248/270/704529" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4452832</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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From an e-mail from Ellen Tauscher's (D-CA-10) office is posted at Open Left:. Instead of passing legislation that would help 30000 homeowners file for bankruptcy, Congresswoman Tauscher wants a real, accessible loan modification plan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/3/4/104633/7248/270/704529&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action Alert: Homeowner Mortgage Rescue Restructuring bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wichitanaacpblog.com/2009/03/action-alert-homeowner-mortgage-rescue.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4428492</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Wichita NAACP Blog </name>
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Judicial Supervision restructuring could save Millions of homes! THE ISSUE: In the United States today one home is foreclosed upon every thirteen seconds. Home foreclosures have hit the African American community especially hard: for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wichitanaacpblog.com/2009/03/action-alert-homeowner-mortgage-rescue.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCCR Action: Tell Your Representative to Stop Foreclosures and ...</title>
    <link href="http://halfinten.org/lccr-action-tell-your-representative-to-stop-foreclosures-and-help-our-economy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4421240</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Half in Ten: From Poverty to Prosperity </name>
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From the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, a Half in Ten partner &#226;&#8364;&#8220;. Take Action Now: Call 202-224-3121 and urge your representative to support the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (HR 1106), which would assist in stabilizing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://halfinten.org/lccr-action-tell-your-representative-to-stop-foreclosures-and-help-our-economy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>links for 2009-03-04 | FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog</title>
    <link href="http://flapsblog.com/2009/03/04/links-for-2009-03-04/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420150</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog </name>
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Another group later forced House leaders to sideline a contentious bill (HR 1106) to allow bankruptcy judges to modify home loans. (tags: barack_obama democrats). Obama's plan to hike taxes meets fierce opposition - No tax the rich ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://flapsblog.com/2009/03/04/links-for-2009-03-04/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DownWithTyranny!: Republicans &amp; Blue Dogs Are OK With Helping ...</title>
    <link href="http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/03/republicans-blue-dogs-are-ok-with.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420146</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DownWithTyranny! </name>
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They agreed to add to the bill (HR 1106) limits designed to make it more likely that the courts intervene only as a last resort. Under current law, bankruptcy judges are permitted to modify mortgages on second homes, and can even reduce ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/03/republicans-blue-dogs-are-ok-with.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House set to approve bankruptcy mortgage workouts - Breaking News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.centredaily.com/news/breaking_news/story/1150964.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420145</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Centredaily.com: Breaking News </name>
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The legislation takes $2 billion out of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout fund to bolster an existing program to allow homeowners rework or refinance their mortgages. ---. The bill is H.R. 1106. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centredaily.com/news/breaking_news/story/1150964.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ACTION: Tell 'New Dems' to Stop Paying Former Bank Lobbyists With ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/130092/action:_tell_'new_dems'_to_stop_paying_former_bank_lobbyists_with_your_tax_dollars/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420144</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AlterNet.org: PEEK </name>
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Update: I just heard from Heath Shuler&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s office: they&#226;&#8364;&#8482;re saying he will support HR 1106, and planned on supporting it last week, his procedural vote notwithstanding. No, if Shuler is to be believed (and I have my doubts about that), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/130092/action:_tell_'new_dems'_to_stop_paying_former_bank_lobbyists_with_your_tax_dollars/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>easyVegan.info &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2009-03-04</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420142</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>easyVegan.info </name>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers&#226;&#8364;&#8482; bill, H.R. 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it.&#226;&#8364;* Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR): Prosecutions and Accountability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.easyvegan.info/2009/03/04/easyvegan-link-sanctuary-2009-03-04/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Weekly Standard</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420137</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Weekly Standard Blog </name>
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Another group later forced House leaders to sideline a contentious bill (HR 1106) to allow bankruptcy judges to modify home loans. Although only a handful of moderate and conservative Democrats abandoned their leaders during party-line ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/03/moderate_democrats_poised_to_b.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: MegaVote - 3/4/09</title>
    <link href="http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/03/megavote-3409.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420134</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - H.R.1106. The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/03/megavote-3409.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Matters :: Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/4/83655/50807" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420131</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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First, H.R. 1106, the mortgage cramdown bill, goes back to the Rules Committee today (as predicted) for emergency surgery. They need a new rule that will allow the Tauscher gang to offer an amendment to the Conyers amendment, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/4/83655/50807&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update on H.R. 1106 &#194;&#171; Americans for Fairness in Lending</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/?p=421" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420114</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
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HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, will go back to the House Rules Committee today and may come up for a full vote in the House tomorrow. The bill is likely being modified to ensure support from moderate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/?p=421&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MegaVote for NC&#8217;s 11th Congressional District: March 2, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://myweaverville.com/2009/03/03/megavote-for-nc%E2%80%99s-11th-congressional-district-march-2-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4420163</id>
    <updated>2009-03-03T10:08:45Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MyWeaverville.com</name>
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MegaVote is a service provided by   Congress.org   as a means of tracking the most recent and upcoming votes of our elected Congressional officials ...        - &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1106&lt;/strong&gt;  The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myweaverville.com/2009/03/03/megavote-for-nc%E2%80%99s-11th-congressional-district-march-2-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Big Dan&amp;#39;s Big Blog: Big Dan&amp;#39;s Big News March 3, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://bigdanblogger.blogspot.com/2009/03/big-dans-big-news-march-3-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/8767338</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Dan's Big Blog </name>
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Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers&amp;#39; bill, H.R. 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. FIGHTING FOR OUR HOMES ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bigdanblogger.blogspot.com/2009/03/big-dans-big-news-march-3-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NACBA called for help from Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers who Blog ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.arizonabankruptcyblog.info/2009/03/nacba-called-for-help-from-consumer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/8634691</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney Blog: Blogging... </name>
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NACBA CALLS FOR YOUR HELPDear Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney:As you know, the vote on HR 1106, which would authorize judicial modification of residential mortgages, was postponed until later this week.NACBA&amp;#39;s leadership, legislative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.arizonabankruptcyblog.info/2009/03/nacba-called-for-help-from-consumer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COMMITTEE ON RULES - H. Res. 205: Providing for further ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=4162" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/7697317</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Summary of Amendments Submitted to the... </name>
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H. Res. 205: Providing for further consideration of HR 1106 &#8211; Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=4162&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Open Left:: Ellen Tauscher Is Disappointed In Bloggers</title>
    <link href="http://openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=11995" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/6445400</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
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Congresswoman Tauscher has worked hard during the past few weeks to improve HR 1106 by making it more progressive*, more comprehensive and more effective. Bankruptcy is not a solution to the enormous foreclosure crisis. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=11995&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Credit Union Industry Worried about New &#226;&#8364;&#339;Cramdown&#226;&#8364;* Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.creditinfocenter.com/wordpress/?p=498" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/6106875</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Creditinfocenter Blog </name>
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Vote yes for H.R. 1106 allowing people to save themselves in Bankrupcy court. It&amp;#39;s about time. It will save our country, because we cannot handle anymore forclosures. Kristy // Mar 3, 2009 at 10:33 am ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.creditinfocenter.com/wordpress/?p=498&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Equifax Brings Increased Transparency to the Mortgage-Backed ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/12/equifax-brings-increased-transparency-to-the-mortgage-backed-securities-market-ID03935.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4465692</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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WASHINGTON - March 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Congressman John Kline issued the following statement today after opposing H.R. 1106, mortgage &#226;&#8364;&#339;cram-down&#226;&#8364;* legislation that passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/03/12/equifax-brings-increased-transparency-to-the-mortgage-backed-securities-market-ID03935.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NACBA called for help from Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers who Blog ...</title>
    <link href="http://azbankruptcy.blogspot.com/2009/03/nacba-called-for-help-from-consumer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4421242</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AZ Bankruptcy Blog: Bankruptcy Law for... </name>
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NACBA has asked bankruptcy Arizona bankruptcy lawyers (and for that matter, all other bankruptcy attorneys) to help with the push for changes to Chapter 13 which would permit modification of home mortgages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://azbankruptcy.blogspot.com/2009/03/nacba-called-for-help-from-consumer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Peach Pit &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Nice To See Some Moderation From ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepeachpit.net/?p=1203" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420162</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Peach Pit </name>
    </author>
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Another group later forced House leaders to sideline a contentious bill (HR 1106) to allow bankruptcy judges to modify home loans. You can read more about it here. And in case you missed it&#226;&#8364;&#166;.there are 122 projects which were paid for in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepeachpit.net/?p=1203&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>California NOW: Is California Rep. Ellen Tauscher Representing ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.canow.org/canoworg/2009/03/california-rep-ellen-tauscher-represents-banks-not-constituents.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420161</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California NOW </name>
    </author>
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This legislation, HR 200 and HR 1106 would only affect families in bankruptcy, those who have been hardest hit in the economic collapse. Since cramdowns are already allowed for second homes, investment homes, and vacation homes, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canow.org/canoworg/2009/03/california-rep-ellen-tauscher-represents-banks-not-constituents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hot Air &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Blue Dog revolt in the House?</title>
    <link href="http://hotair.com/archives/2009/03/03/blue-dog-revolt-in-the-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420159</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Air &#187; Top Picks </name>
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Another group later forced House leaders to sideline a contentious bill (HR 1106) to allow bankruptcy judges to modify home loans. I wondered when some of these Democrats would remember that they have to get elected in 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hotair.com/archives/2009/03/03/blue-dog-revolt-in-the-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Homeowners Level the Playing Field &#194;&#171; TheZoo</title>
    <link href="http://tpzoo.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420158</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheZoo </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sign our petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers&#226;&#8364;&#8482; bill, H.R. 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Conyers&#226;&#8364;&#8482; proposal is a simple, modest fix that will help keep hundreds of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpzoo.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/help-homeowners-level-the-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Froggy went a-courtin&#226;&#8364;&#8482; (CRAMDOWN) | All the Hypocrisy</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420156</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All the Hypocrisy </name>
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The House continues with suspensions today, apparently delaying consideration of H.R. 1106 at least another day. That gives us another day to contact your Representatives and Senators in support of the bill and in opposition to further ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://allthehypocrisy.com/?p=943&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rebuilding America's Infrastructure | It's Your Stimulus Money!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420152</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>It's Your Stimulus Money! </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act February 25, 2009. Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on February 23, 2008. The Department of Veterans Affairs' Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Program February 25, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bojiki.com/?p=154&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OpenCongress - OpenCongress Blog - New Democrats Strike a Cramdown ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420151</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
    </author>
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Major changes made to H.R. 1106. During Committee consideration: 1. Judicial modifications were limited to existing loans. 2. A &#226;&#8364;&#339;clawback&#226;&#8364;* provision was included to specify that increases in property values over the first four years of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/905-New-Democrats-Strike-a-Cramdown-Deal&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Blue Jersey:: Calling GOP Congressmen: Foreclosures in NJ By House ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluejersey.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=10662" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420139</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blue Jersey - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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If you're a responsible governing party, you would have legislation to help families, and the Obama administration and House Dems have put forward HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. This mortgage relief bill will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluejersey.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=10662&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Urgent Action Needed: Help Stop Foreclosures &#194;&#171; Building Healthy ...</title>
    <link href="http://buildinghealthycommunities.wordpress.com/2009/03/04/urgent-action-needed-help-stop-foreclosures/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420138</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Building Healthy Communities For All </name>
    </author>
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Right now, in the House of Representatives, there is a bill that will be voted on this week, H.R. 1106, that could stem the tide of foreclosures. The bill will allow bankruptcy courts to modify mortgages to lower interest rates, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buildinghealthycommunities.wordpress.com/2009/03/04/urgent-action-needed-help-stop-foreclosures/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Open Left:: Ellen Tauscher Is Disappointed In Bloggers</title>
    <link href="http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=11995" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420124</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congresswoman Tauscher has worked hard during the past few weeks to improve HR 1106 by making it more progressive*, more comprehensive and more effective. Bankruptcy is not a solution to the enormous foreclosure crisis. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=11995&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Miami Florida Personal Bankruptcy Law Blog: House Rules Committee ...</title>
    <link href="http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/03/house-rules-committee-set-to-reconvene.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420116</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Miami Florida Personal Bankruptcy Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 1106, the &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009&quot; has apparently been sent back to the House of Representative's Rule Committee which is reconvene on the bill tomorrow March 4 at 2:00 p.m. Congressman Conyers offered a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/03/house-rules-committee-set-to-reconvene.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Firedoglake &#194;&#187; Major Changes Made To H.R. 1106, Helping Families ...</title>
    <link href="http://firedoglake.com/2009/03/03/major-changes-made-to-hr-1106-helping-families-save-their-homes-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4420113</id>
    <updated>2009-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
FDL has obtained a copy of the letter written by Zoe Lofgren, Ellen Tauscher and Dennis Cardoza outlining major changes included the Lofgren-Tauscher-Cardoza second-degree amendment to H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firedoglake.com/2009/03/03/major-changes-made-to-hr-1106-helping-families-save-their-homes-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help the Economy by Helping Homeowners -- Or Just Help Homeowners ...</title>
    <link href="http://warisacrime.org/node/40375" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/9300975</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>War Is A Crime .org </name>
    </author>
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On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives postponed helping homeowners and the economy by delaying action on a crucial bill (H.R. 1106). Please take the time to tell them the only way to get the economy back on track is to stop ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://warisacrime.org/node/40375&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Daily Kos: Tauscher&amp;#39;s office pulls out the steak sauce</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/3/2/703661/-Tauschers-office-pulls-out-the-steak-sauce" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/9235542</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But in this particular case, the staffer has chosen to represent Tauscher&amp;#39;s vote in favor of the rule on H.R. 1106 as support for the underlying bill. And that&amp;#39;s just not the case, as we know. For one thing, Tauscher has been in all the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/3/2/703661/-Tauschers-office-pulls-out-the-steak-sauce&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hedgies Placing Strong Bets on Private-Party MBS &#171; HousingWire</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2009/03/02/hedgies-placing-strong-bets-on-private-party-mbs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/8767333</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingWire </name>
    </author>
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Some bond traders and banks holding various MBS on their books are anxiously awaiting the outcome of ongoing Congressional negotiations over the latest homeowner assistance package, HR 1106, which would clearly have an effect on both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2009/03/02/hedgies-placing-strong-bets-on-private-party-mbs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Daily Kos: Tauscher's office pulls out the steak sauce</title>
    <link href="http://rss.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/_y8iMeer8Fo/703661" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/5644674</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But in this particular case, the staffer has chosen to represent Tauscher's vote in favor of the rule on H.R. 1106 as support for the underlying bill. And that's just not the case, as we know. For one thing, Tauscher has been in all the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rss.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/_y8iMeer8Fo/703661&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/2/728/-Tauschers-office-pulls-out-the-steak-sauce" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/5388643</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
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Would express the Sense of Congress that financial institutions should not foreclose on any principal homeowner until the loan modification programs included in H.R. 1106 and the President's foreclosure plan are implemented and deemed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/2/728/-Tauschers-office-pulls-out-the-steak-sauce&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Matters :: Tauscher's office pulls out the steak sauce</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/2/1293/89748/299/728" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/5245957</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Would express the Sense of Congress that financial institutions should not foreclose on any principal homeowner until the loan modification programs included in H.R. 1106 and the President's foreclosure plan are implemented and deemed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/2/1293/89748/299/728&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tauscher's office pulls out the steak sauce</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/3/2/125113/5827/97/703661" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4629925</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
From Open Left: On Ellen Tauscher: Two days ago, I asked Open Left readers to contact Representative Ellen Tauscher's office, urging her to stop listening to the financial services industry, and start listening to threatened homeowners. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/3/2/125113/5827/97/703661&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Coming Cram-Down Legislation Battle</title>
    <link href="http://sovpsy.ru/the-coming-cram-down-legislation-battle.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4590714</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Film Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Tuesday, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, a bill sponsored by Jon Conyers in the House that would empower judges to write down the principal and interest payments on some mortgages (aka &#226;&#8364;&#339;cram-down legislation&#226;&#8364;*), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sovpsy.ru/the-coming-cram-down-legislation-battle.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their ...</title>
    <link href="http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1106.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4509377</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
US Congress: HR 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1106.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fighting For Our Homes | America For Purchase</title>
    <link href="http://www.americaforpurchase.com/american-injustice/fighting-for-our-homes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4476521</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>America For Purchase </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Call your Congressional Representative and ask for him/her to put homeowners before banks by voting for HR 1106. Use your own words when you make the call, but here&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s an easy script to give you an idea of what to say: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americaforpurchase.com/american-injustice/fighting-for-our-homes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PoliTrix &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Tauscher&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s office pulls out the steak sauce</title>
    <link href="http://www.popmartian.com/politrix/2009/03/tauschers-office-pulls-out-the-steak-sauce/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4465695</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PoliTrix </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But in this particular case, the staffer has chosen to represent Tauscher&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s vote in favor of the rule on H.R. 1106 as support for the underlying bill. And that&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s just not the case, as we know. For one thing, Tauscher has been in all the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.popmartian.com/politrix/2009/03/tauschers-office-pulls-out-the-steak-sauce/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Three Thought Experiments on the Bankruptcy Fight</title>
    <link href="http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=11949" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4422827</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here are three thought experiments on the bankruptcy fight:. Representative Ellen Tauscher is bragging to Politico that the delay on the Help Families Dave Their Homes Act (for details on the bill, click here) is a show of strength from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=11949&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Miami Florida Personal Bankruptcy Law Blog: Talk to Your ...</title>
    <link href="http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/03/talk-to-your-congressman-about-hr-1106.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4422043</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Miami Florida Personal Bankruptcy Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NACBA (The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys) has set up a toll free number to enable the public to speak to their Congressmen about the proposed bill H.R. 1106, which would authorize judicial modification of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/03/talk-to-your-congressman-about-hr-1106.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DownWithTyranny!: To Republicans Still In Office We're All Losers</title>
    <link href="http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/03/to-republicans-still-in-office-were-all.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420902</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DownWithTyranny! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And almost all of those congressmen are opposed to H.R. 1106, agreeing, in essence, with Koch shill Rick Santelli that the families who are being forced out of their homes are &quot;losers&quot; and don't deserve any help. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/03/to-republicans-still-in-office-were-all.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AMERICAN NONSENSE &#194;&#187; Tauscher&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s office pulls out the steak sauce</title>
    <link href="http://americannonsense.com/?p=21263" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420900</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAN NONSENSE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But in this particular case, the staffer has chosen to represent Tauscher&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s vote in favor of the rule on H.R. 1106 as support for the underlying bill. And that&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s just not the case, as we know. For one thing, Tauscher has been in all the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americannonsense.com/?p=21263&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Robert Greenwald: &quot;Billions of Dollars to the Banks, Yet We're the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-greenwald/billions-of-dollars-to-th_b_170991.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420896</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street on The Huffington Post </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Blue Dog democrats, probably bought out by the banks, have done all they can to emasculate bankruptcy reform, which is now titled H.R. 1106 (formerly H.R. 200) Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The trio most responsible are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-greenwald/billions-of-dollars-to-th_b_170991.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Desert Beacon: Huh? Heller votes against H.R. 1106: Foreclosure ...</title>
    <link href="http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/03/huh-heller-votes-against-hr-1106.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420884</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Beacon </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV1) and Representative Dina Titus (D-NV3) voted to agree to the resolution for the consideration of H.R. 1106. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV2) voted against the resolution. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/03/huh-heller-votes-against-hr-1106.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Make them start telling the truth about home foreclosures.</title>
    <link href="http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=2104" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420160</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>If Liz were Queen </name>
    </author>
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The following is such a typical game that financial agencies pull on ordinary people. I have not had it happen to me on my house payment, but I have for other payments. If you don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t have your bill in front of you and you know what your ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iflizwerequeen.com/?p=2104&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help the Economy by Helping Homeowners -- Or Just Help Homeowners ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicalforum.com/showthread.php?t=70173" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420155</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Forum </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
From Center for Responsible Lending On Thursday, the US House of Representatives postponed helping homeowners and the economy by delaying action on a crucial bill (HR 1106). Please take the time to tell them the only way to get the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalforum.com/showthread.php?t=70173&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com Digest - March 2, 2009 - The WashingtonWatch ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/03/02/washingtonwatchcom-digest-march-2-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420154</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The WashingtonWatch.com Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House will debate H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Among other things, the bill would authorize bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of some mortgages and permanently increase the amount of deposits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/03/02/washingtonwatchcom-digest-march-2-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Boker tov, Boulder!: The American &quot;NAKBA&quot;</title>
    <link href="http://bokertov.typepad.com/btb/2009/03/the-american-nakba.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420149</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Boker tov, Boulder! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Whipping Post informs us that tomorrow afternoon our Representatives will undertake &quot;complete consideration&quot; of H.R. 1106 - the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. Such &quot;complete consideration&quot; is limited to one hour. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bokertov.typepad.com/btb/2009/03/the-american-nakba.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tauscher's office pulls out the steak sauce</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/_y8iMeer8Fo/703661" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420147</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
From Open Left:. On Ellen Tauscher: Two days ago, I asked Open Left readers to contact Representative Ellen Tauscher's office, urging her to stop listening to the financial services industry, and start listening to threatened homeowners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/_y8iMeer8Fo/703661&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lobby Your Congressional Representative in Favor of HR 1106</title>
    <link href="http://www.bankruptcyforeclosureblog.com/2009/03/lobby-your-congressional-repre.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420136</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nolo&#8217;s Bankruptcy &amp;amp; Foreclosure Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sometime this week, the House is expected to vote on HR 1106, the bill that would allow Chapter 13 bankruptcy judges to modify residential mortgages. Right now, judges cannot modify mortgages attached to the bankruptcy filer's principal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bankruptcyforeclosureblog.com/2009/03/lobby-your-congressional-repre.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Left In Alabama:: Take Action to Save Family Homes Now</title>
    <link href="http://www.leftinalabama.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3503" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420130</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Left In Alabama - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The legislation, H.R. 1106 - or Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, was on the House floor for a vote last week, but last minute wavering of Blue Dog Democrats required that the vote be postponed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leftinalabama.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3503&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Bridge: THE U.S. HOUSE PASSES MEASURE PROVIDING FOR ...</title>
    <link href="http://thebridge.typepad.com/thebridge/2009/03/the-us-house-passes-measure-providing-for-consideration-of-hr-1106-to-prevent-mortgage-foreclosures-.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420129</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bridge </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
THE U.S. HOUSE PASSES MEASURE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1106 TO PREVENT MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES AND ENHANCE MORTGAGE CREDIT AVAILABILITY. Congressman Yarmuth is the only Kentucky Representative to vote yay on this measure. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thebridge.typepad.com/thebridge/2009/03/the-us-house-passes-measure-providing-for-consideration-of-hr-1106-to-prevent-mortgage-foreclosures-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help the Economy by Helping Homeowners -- Or Just Help Homeowners ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.democrats.com/node/19137" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420128</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Democrats.com blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives postponed helping homeowners and the economy by delaying action on a crucial bill (H.R. 1106). Please take the time to tell them the only way to get the economy back on track is to stop ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democrats.com/node/19137&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MORTGAGE CRISIS &#226;&#8364;&#8220; THOUGHTS ON H.R.1106 | AGING RELUCTANTLY</title>
    <link href="http://agingreluctantly.com/2009/03/02/mortgage-crisis-thoughts-on-hr1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-01:/commentary/4420119</id>
    <updated>2009-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AGING RELUCTANTLY </name>
    </author>
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After reading TIME GOES BY &#226;&#8364;&#339;The Crabby Lady&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Post On Economic Fairness, I decided to do some quick research and came up with the below blog from the.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://agingreluctantly.com/2009/03/02/mortgage-crisis-thoughts-on-hr1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Liberal Groups Pressure Congress On Foreclosure Bill (VIDEO)</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/01/liberal-groups-pressure-c_n_170875.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/8767337</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post | Full News Feed </name>
    </author>
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Brave New Foundation sent an e-mail to its more than one million members Sunday, urging them to call their congressional representatives to urge support of Conyers&amp;#39; bill, H.R. 1106. The message comes with a new mini-doc on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/01/liberal-groups-pressure-c_n_170875.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Credit Unions Fight Judicial Modification of Home Loans | Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mortgagelawnetwork.com/2009/03/01/credit-unions-fight-judicial-modification-of-home-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/7720500</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Law Network </name>
    </author>
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In an article on its website the Credit Union National Association, CUNA reports that the provision for judicial modification of home loans contained in HR 1106 is strongly opposed by it members. According to the article, 4200 credit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgagelawnetwork.com/2009/03/01/credit-unions-fight-judicial-modification-of-home-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Coming Cramdown Legislation Battle</title>
    <link href="http://www.mikmuk.com/rss/article.php?title=The%20Coming%20Cramdown%20Legislation%20Battle" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/5632193</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RSS Daily World News </name>
    </author>
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On Tuesday, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, a bill sponsored by Jon Conyers in the House that would empower judges to write down the principal and interest payments on some mortgages (aka &quot;cram-down legislation&quot;), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mikmuk.com/rss/article.php?title=The%20Coming%20Cramdown%20Legislation%20Battle&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Foreclosure Rescue Plan Under Fire From Lawmakers Over Mortgage ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/01/foreclosure-rescue-plan-u_ws_170851.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/5208122</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post | Full News Feed </name>
    </author>
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Watch the video and sign the petition to let Congress know that you support Conyers' bill, H.R. 1106. Then, call your Congressional Representative and ask him or her to vote for it. Conyers' proposal is a simple, modest fix that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/01/foreclosure-rescue-plan-u_ws_170851.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Coming Cram-down Legislation Battle</title>
    <link href="http://www.mydd.com/story/2009/3/1/204024/2334" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/4422828</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MyDD </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Tuesday, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, a bill sponsored by Jon Conyers in the House that would empower judges to write down the principal and interest payments on some mortgages (aka &quot;cram-down legislation&quot;), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mydd.com/story/2009/3/1/204024/2334&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Waiting for HR 1106 (aka HR 200/S. 61)</title>
    <link href="http://www.oxadox.com/article/health/2009-03-01/106542.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/4420148</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>health Advice at oxadox.com </name>
    </author>
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The comment thread from&#160;the previous post raises an important point that deserves treatment in its own post: what's the deal with the House.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oxadox.com/article/health/2009-03-01/106542.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CBO &#226;&#8364;&#8221; HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.docuticker.com/?p=24994" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/4420135</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Docuticker </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (PDF; 823 KB) Source: Congressional Budget Office From CBO Director's Blog: Yesterday, CBO released a cost estimate of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, as introduced on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docuticker.com/?p=24994&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Take Action to Save Family Homes Now - Part One | BlueNC</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluenc.com/take-action-save-family-homes-now-part-one" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/4420133</id>
    <updated>2009-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - The people's think tank </name>
    </author>
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I urge you to vote for H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. It is important legislation that will help stop the collapse of home values and the downward spiral of our economy by giving us more control over home ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/take-action-save-family-homes-now-part-one&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Save Our Family Homes Act is not a Bailout | BlueNC</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluenc.com/save-our-family-homes-act-not-bailout" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-27:/commentary/8767336</id>
    <updated>2009-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BlueNC - Where North Carolina comes to think </name>
    </author>
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As debate on the Save Our Family Homes Act of 2009 or H.R. 1106 heated up on Thursday, House Republicans spun one lie after another in an attempt to turn the bill into something it is not. Some of the biggest lies were told by North ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/save-our-family-homes-act-not-bailout&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bankruptcy Bill House Vote Next Week? Changes in the Works?</title>
    <link href="http://oregonhousing.blogspot.com/2009/02/bankruptcy-bill-house-vote-next-week.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-26:/commentary/4420164</id>
    <updated>2009-02-26T20:29:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oregon Housing Blog</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Housing Wire  has interesting story  HERE  of  &lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1106&lt;/strong&gt;  progress.  Debate started today in House, but appears that some deal making might be going on behind the scenes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonhousing.blogspot.com/2009/02/bankruptcy-bill-house-vote-next-week.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wilbur Ross On Mortgages: We Need A Safe Harbor - CNBC</title>
    <link href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/29409553/Wilbur_Ross_On_Mortgages_We_Need_A_Safe_Harbor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-26:/commentary/7784919</id>
    <updated>2009-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNBC Top News and Analysis </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The servicing industry is suggesting some refinements to H.R. 1106 so hopefully the discussion will now be how to provide a safe harbor for modifications, not whether or not to do so. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnbc.com/id/29409553/Wilbur_Ross_On_Mortgages_We_Need_A_Safe_Harbor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Foreclosure Prevention Vote Postponed (HR 1106) &#194;&#171; Americans for ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.affil.org/2009/02/foreclosure-prevention-vote-postponed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-26:/commentary/4697924</id>
    <updated>2009-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives will not vote HR 1106 (which would lift the ban on court-supervised loan modifications) this week as planned, but may address the bill as early as Tuesday March 3. See this previous post for details, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2009/02/foreclosure-prevention-vote-postponed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Miami Florida Personal Bankruptcy Law Blog: House Consideration of ...</title>
    <link href="http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/02/house-consideration-of-hr-1106.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-26:/commentary/4596564</id>
    <updated>2009-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Miami Florida Personal Bankruptcy Law Blog </name>
    </author>
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The House of Representatives met as a &quot;Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union&quot; on Thursday to consider H.R. 1106, the &quot;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&quot; H.R. 1106 includes provisions that will allow Bankruptcy ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jbublick.blogspot.com/2009/02/house-consideration-of-hr-1106.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Credit Slips: Waiting for H.R. 1106 (a.k.a. H.R. 200/S. 61)</title>
    <link href="http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/2009/02/waiting-for-hr-1106-aka-hr-200s-61.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-26:/commentary/4420115</id>
    <updated>2009-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Credit Slips </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The comment thread from the previous post raises an important point that deserves treatment in its own post: what's the deal with the House version of the mortgage lien stripping bill (HR 1106), a vote on which has been postponed...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/2009/02/waiting-for-hr-1106-aka-hr-200s-61.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s status of H.R 1106 ?</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/forum/66655-post5.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/9357166</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Forum - LoanSafe.org </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 has anyone heard if it has passed?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/forum/66655-post5.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House vote expected today on mortgage modification legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.credit.com/news/housing-market/2009-02-26/house-vote-expected-today-on-mortgage-modification-legislation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/9145290</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Credit.Com News Feed: Housing Market </name>
    </author>
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The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote today on H.R. 1106, legislation allowing bankruptcy court judges to modify homeowner mortgages if they file for bankruptcy protection. Some groups say the change will save hundreds ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.credit.com/news/housing-market/2009-02-26/house-vote-expected-today-on-mortgage-modification-legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CHOKING ON THIS CRAMDOWN BILL - Nealz Nuze on boortz.com</title>
    <link href="http://boortz.com/nealz_nuze/2009/02/choking-on-this-cramdown-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/7877837</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nealz Nuze </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The language in H.R. 1106 increases this uncertainty. Investors will be at risk of both foreclosure and cramdowns that reduce the earnings of these securities. Many (if not most) cramdown mortgages will later go into foreclosure. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boortz.com/nealz_nuze/2009/02/choking-on-this-cramdown-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Political Pitstop: ALG Urges Congress to Stop the $2.8 Trillion ...</title>
    <link href="http://politicalpitstop.blogspot.com/2009/02/alg-urges-congress-to-stop-28-trillion.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/7697318</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Pitstop </name>
    </author>
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The letter also called upon Congress to reject H.R. 1106, the mortgage-bankruptcy cram-down legislation that &#8220;give bankruptcy judges the arbitrary authority to reduce mortgage principals, lower rates, and otherwise modify the terms of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalpitstop.blogspot.com/2009/02/alg-urges-congress-to-stop-28-trillion.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Remarks of US Rep. Judy Biggert on HR 1106</title>
    <link href="http://biggert.house.gov/NewsRoom.aspx?FormMode=Detail&amp;amp;ID=959" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/5475233</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Judy Biggert :: Congresswoman :: 13th District... </name>
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in opposition to this bill and to express my sincere disappointment in the way it has come to the floor. . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggert.house.gov/NewsRoom.aspx?FormMode=Detail&amp;amp;ID=959&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H. Res. 190: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr111-190" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4831294</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A resolution in the US Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr111-190&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Neighborhood Destabilization Act: HR 1106</title>
    <link href="http://foundry.heritage.org/2009/02/26/neighborhood-destabilization-act-hr-1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4642167</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Foundry </name>
    </author>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act&#226;&#8364;*? Or Neighborhood Destabilization Act: Allows bankruptcy judges to reduce the principal owed on a mortgage, a practice often referred to as a &#226;&#8364;&#339;cramdown.&#226;&#8364;* Judges would be able to reduce interest ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://foundry.heritage.org/2009/02/26/neighborhood-destabilization-act-hr-1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Neighborhood Destabilization Act: H.R. 1106 &#194;&#171; Conservative ...</title>
    <link href="http://conservativemeanderings.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/neighborhood-destabilization-act-hr-1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4487215</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Conservative Thoughts and Profundity </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106: It actually achieves opposite results by putting millions of homeowners or potential buyers at greater risk of an unstable credit and housing market and creating high interest rates in the future. Temporary? No. Weak? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativemeanderings.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/neighborhood-destabilization-act-hr-1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem.: H.R. 1105 THE ...</title>
    <link href="http://xobekim.blogspot.com/2009/02/hr-1105-omnibus-bill-moves-on-to-senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4476301</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem. </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 1106 is a Bankruptcy Bill, it places distressed mortgages under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Courts so that their terms may be restructured. The revision of debt is a time honored function of bankruptcy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://xobekim.blogspot.com/2009/02/hr-1105-omnibus-bill-moves-on-to-senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mortgage &quot;Cram Down&quot; Bill Delayed In House</title>
    <link href="http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=11874" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4422829</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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Today's expected vote on HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, has been delayed. It is a temporary victory for the financial industry lobbyists will pull the strings on many New Democrats and Blue Dogs in Congress: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=11874&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CUNA News Now: Vote on mortgage bankruptcy bill delayed</title>
    <link href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash022609-4.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4420157</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CUNA News Now Headlines </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON (2/27/09)&#226;&#8364;&#8221;The U.S. House of Representatives postponed its scheduled consideration of H.R. 1106 Thursday and pushed back substantive debate and a vote until probably next week. The bill contains a provision strongly opposed by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash022609-4.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Helping Families Save Their Homes Act</title>
    <link href="http://cboblog.cbo.gov/?p=210" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4420153</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Director&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yesterday, CBO released a cost estimate of HR 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, as introduced on February 23, 2008. CBO estimates that enacting HR 1106 would increase direct spending by about $8 billion over the 2009-2014 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cboblog.cbo.gov/?p=210&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Neighborhood Destabilization Act: HR 1106</title>
    <link href="http://www.butasforme.com/2009/02/26/neighborhood-destabilization-act-hr-1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4420141</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>But As For Me </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Foundry Quick Take:. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Helping Families Save Their Homes Act&#226;&#8364;*? Or Neighborhood Destabilization Act: Allows bankruptcy judges to reduce the principal owed on a mortgage, a practice often referred to as a &#226;&#8364;&#339;cramdown. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.butasforme.com/2009/02/26/neighborhood-destabilization-act-hr-1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 1106: The homeowner&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s lifeline</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/the941/2009/02/26/hr-1106-the-homeowners-life-line-call-today/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4420140</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>the 941 </name>
    </author>
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&quot;Rep. Vern Buchanan and the House of Representatives will soon be voting on HR 1106. This bill would allow federal judges to erase mortgage debt for homeowners who enter bankruptcy.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/the941/2009/02/26/hr-1106-the-homeowners-life-line-call-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What's status of H.R 1106 ? - Loan Modification Forum - Loan Safe</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/forum/mortgage-bankruptcy/9279-whats-status-h-r-1106-a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4420123</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loan Modification Forum - Loan Safe </name>
    </author>
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Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 has anyone heard if it has passed?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/forum/mortgage-bankruptcy/9279-whats-status-h-r-1106-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Neighborhood Destabilization Act: H.R. 1106 &#194;&#187; The Foundry</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/26/neighborhood-destabilization-act-hr-1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4420118</id>
    <updated>2009-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Foundry </name>
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Good Money After Bad, Again: In addition to the cramdown measures, H.R. 1106 expands the Hope for Homeowners program. Last summer, Congress created Hope for Homeowners, an FHA-based program that it originally claimed would help up to 2 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/02/26/neighborhood-destabilization-act-hr-1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House to Vote on Foreclosure Prevention This Week | Poverty in ...</title>
    <link href="http://uspoverty.change.org/blog/view/house_to_vote_on_foreclosure_prevention_this_week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/10247093</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Change.org's End Homelessness Blog </name>
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AFFIL members are calling Congress today to ask their Representatives to support H.R. 1106 without weakening any of its provisions. Click here to join us - we&amp;#39;ll provide a phone number, instructions and talking points to make the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uspoverty.change.org/blog/view/house_to_vote_on_foreclosure_prevention_this_week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>beSpacific: CBO Reports: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, VA ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/9235544</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act February 25, 2009 - Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on February 23, 2008. &amp;quot;CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 1106 would increase direct spending by $7.6 billion over the 2009-2014 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bespacific.com/mt/archives/020684.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bankruptcy Mortgage Cramdowns Would Hurt Housing Market | The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/02/Bankruptcy-Mortgage-Cramdowns-Would-Hurt-Housing-Market" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/7923326</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers: Economy </name>
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The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (H.R. 1106) would allow bankruptcy judges to reduce the principal owed on a mortgage, a practice often referred to as a &amp;quot;cramdown.&amp;quot; Judges would also be able to reduce interest rates or lengthen ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/02/Bankruptcy-Mortgage-Cramdowns-Would-Hurt-Housing-Market&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bankruptcy Mortgage Cramdowns Would Hurt Housing Market</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/5644675</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers: Economy </name>
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The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (H.R. 1106) would allow bankruptcy judges to reduce the principal owed on a mortgage, a practice often referred to as a &quot;cramdown.&quot; Judges would also be able to reduce interest rates or lengthen ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/research/economy/wm2310.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - H. R. 1106 Cramdown Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/953180/h-r-1106-cramdown-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/5006548</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Keys and Key West Real Estate </name>
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Tomorrow we may find out if the House votes &quot;Yes&quot; to HR 1106. HR 1106 will give bankruptcy judges the right to modify primary residence mortgages (&quot;cram down&quot;). Representatives and Senators refer to this as &quot;cramdown&quot; legislat&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/953180/h-r-1106-cramdown-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COMMITTEE ON RULES - Summary of Amendments Submitted to H.R. 1106 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/amendment_details.aspx?NewsID=4156" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4657489</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>News Items from the House Committee on Rules </name>
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Summary of Amendments Submitted to HR 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/amendment_details.aspx?NewsID=4156&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 1106 Cramdown Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/953180/H-R-1106-Cramdown-Legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4588425</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Keys and Key West Real Estate </name>
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Tomorrow we may find out if the House votes &quot;Yes&quot; to HR 1106. HR 1106 will give bankruptcy judges the right to modify primary residence mortgages (&quot;cram down&quot;). Representatives and Senators refer to this as &quot;cramdown&quot; legislat&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/953180/H-R-1106-Cramdown-Legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House to Vote on Foreclosure Prevention This Week</title>
    <link href="http://homelessness.change.org/blog/view/house_to_vote_on_foreclosure_prevention_this_week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4513849</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Change.org&amp;#39;s End Homelessness Blog </name>
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The House of Representatives will vote on whether bankruptcy judges should have the authority to modify mortgages this week, possibly as early as tomorrow (Thursday). The bill, HR 1106, combines several proposals intended to stabilize ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homelessness.change.org/blog/view/house_to_vote_on_foreclosure_prevention_this_week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4420132</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Most Viewed Bills </name>
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To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - URGENT! Read This! H. R. 1106</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/953180/URGENT-Read-This-H-R-1106" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4420126</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida Keys and Key West Real Estate </name>
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Tomorrow we may find out if the House votes &quot;Yes&quot; to HR 1106. HR 1106 will give bankruptcy judges the right to modify primary residence mortgages (&quot;cram down&quot;). This bill WON'T COST TAX PAYERS ANYTHING! If we get more Ayes than Naye&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/953180/URGENT-Read-This-H-R-1106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 1106: 02-25-09 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://alaskakid.wordpress.com/2009/02/25/hr-1106-02-25-09-helping-families-save-their-homes-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4420125</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financial Economics Today - Wayne Marr </name>
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HR 1106: 02-25-09 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. February 25, 2009 &#194;&#183; No Comments. Washington, DC - The House Judiciary Committee and the House Financial Services Committee today released details of the combined housing bill the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alaskakid.wordpress.com/2009/02/25/hr-1106-02-25-09-helping-families-save-their-homes-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 1106</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4420117</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CBO's Latest 10 Documents </name>
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As you requested, CBO has reviewed H.R.1106, the Helping Families Save. Their Homes Act, as introduced on February 23, 2008. The bill would:. &#226;&#8364;&#162; Authorize bankruptcy courts to modify the terms of some mortgages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (HR1106)</title>
    <link href="http://www.johnsonlawpa.com/2009/02/24/helping-families-save-their-homes-act-of-2009-hr1106/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4420165</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T10:36:49Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Johnson Law Firm, P.A. - Jacksonville &amp;amp; Orange Park Bankruptcy Lawyer - Home</name>
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 According to an article published in the Congressional Quarterly on February 23, 2009, ... ://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:&lt;strong class=&quot;keyword&quot;&gt;H.R.1106&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.johnsonlawpa.com/2009/02/24/helping-families-save-their-homes-act-of-2009-hr1106/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their ...</title>
    <link href="http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200515094.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/10295890</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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U.S. Congress: H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200515094.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CUNA News Now: CUNA urges House: Beware of &amp;#39;cramdown&amp;#39; dangers</title>
    <link href="http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash022409-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/7951289</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CUNA News Now Headlines </name>
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WASHINGTON (2/25/09)&#8212;Every member of the U.S. House was urged Tuesday by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) to consider changes to mortgage &amp;quot;cramdown&amp;quot; provisions in H.R. 1106 that are overly broad in scope, application and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cuna.org/newsnow/09/wash022409-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COMMITTEE ON RULES - H. Res. 190: H.R. 1106 &#8211; Helping Families ...</title>
    <link href="http://rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=4158" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/7923317</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Summary of Amendments Submitted to the... </name>
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H. Res. 190: HR 1106 &#8211; Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=4158&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COMMITTEE ON RULES - H. Res. 190: H.R. 1106 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Helping Families ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=4158" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/4888284</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Amendment Process Announcements released... </name>
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H. Res. 190: HR 1106 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=4158&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200515094.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/4888283</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Subject Group: Immigration </name>
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US Congress: HR 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200515094.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1106, The Helping Families Save Their ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1106.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/4420121</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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US Congress: HR 1106, The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1106.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COMMITTEE ON RULES - Notice of Action: H.R. 1106 - Helping ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rules.house.gov/news_details.aspx?NewsID=4159" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/4420120</id>
    <updated>2009-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Special Rules Reported from the House Committee... </name>
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Notice of Action: HR 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/news_details.aspx?NewsID=4159&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lT23T5uvDebhsQK7qKGLDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGb5RaDlo9ggUDKI_9sPIjErkWqFw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/15314126</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lT23T5uvDebhsQK7qKGLDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGb5RaDlo9ggUDKI_9sPIjErkWqFw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=BQZwT8yPJMag2AXanNzQBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH8DnhKu5Xo8m0PJPTbdYRwC4p2vw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13770816</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=BQZwT8yPJMag2AXanNzQBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH8DnhKu5Xo8m0PJPTbdYRwC4p2vw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=iF9vT_T9H-ezsALQm_WRBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHlx0WcSaY-FjHnc_Bbt9DUPA2R4Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13755126</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=iF9vT_T9H-ezsALQm_WRBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHlx0WcSaY-FjHnc_Bbt9DUPA2R4Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=L7RuT9bXEYqKsgKa2e2UBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFaNoNwx5aysB1w2bcTd3-nQY2TMw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13734936</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=L7RuT9bXEYqKsgKa2e2UBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFaNoNwx5aysB1w2bcTd3-nQY2TMw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=gg1uT6CbJfDMsQKlqrj6BQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFZua5LKmznDsQK_gOm_LjfRClgyg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13716240</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=gg1uT6CbJfDMsQKlqrj6BQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFZua5LKmznDsQK_gOm_LjfRClgyg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=52JtT43_LOvMsQLn34juBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFcfnuhVTEYAuXt_AsqMChEM5RFpQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13697186</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=52JtT43_LOvMsQLn34juBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFcfnuhVTEYAuXt_AsqMChEM5RFpQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8r9sT4fRKo2DsALAs4nvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGIdbg_4xa1zEQE_wEWn1h-dLLZng" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13676120</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8r9sT4fRKo2DsALAs4nvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGIdbg_4xa1zEQE_wEWn1h-dLLZng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bnplT4adJ6be2AX2ja3dCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFrxH0q38l-h46jhTamWjkTvJvqqA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13448148</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bnplT4adJ6be2AX2ja3dCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFrxH0q38l-h46jhTamWjkTvJvqqA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ptBkT4LoNevMsQKbvs22Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDI2ybwuw2duPR0sbw46ns78vynA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13428982</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ptBkT4LoNevMsQKbvs22Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDI2ybwuw2duPR0sbw46ns78vynA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aSlkT5_VC-b-sQLUy9m2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG7A4uLPUoQ5M14dNbLJUZDfYmqPg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13408248</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aSlkT5_VC-b-sQLUy9m2Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG7A4uLPUoQ5M14dNbLJUZDfYmqPg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jIFjT8jjBY2DsALSlMCcCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGSGcInX2je3YgXuvYNy9ZjIoRj1Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13403002</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jIFjT8jjBY2DsALSlMCcCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGSGcInX2je3YgXuvYNy9ZjIoRj1Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7dxiT8aAHuTW2gW037DJCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEXglXAbBJkVA-dMbS1-rQV_qyMcg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/13392579</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7dxiT8aAHuTW2gW037DJCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEXglXAbBJkVA-dMbS1-rQV_qyMcg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jrZVT_zJFKyHsAKhl_nkCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFFd89pd_MB_kX9uWzbITVF6-CxuA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12984617</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jrZVT_zJFKyHsAKhl_nkCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFFd89pd_MB_kX9uWzbITVF6-CxuA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SQ5VT-fwJcLlsQKfqv3vBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDS5eCrXvmJsImsr6CL_KGfZSpnQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12967849</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SQ5VT-fwJcLlsQKfqv3vBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDS5eCrXvmJsImsr6CL_KGfZSpnQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=emZUT6OcBpKLsAL90dXvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNERCVG2XIL52P3T9qfxSGKim1n1Sw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12945967</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=emZUT6OcBpKLsAL90dXvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNERCVG2XIL52P3T9qfxSGKim1n1Sw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WrtTT_iZOonlsQKI2OTvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFI6ucqFKKk5lY0_aMRFbqKivwgaQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12929469</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WrtTT_iZOonlsQKI2OTvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFI6ucqFKKk5lY0_aMRFbqKivwgaQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=exJTT5b8E83HsQK0r8nGBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHtQ3qK9e5J_ZtZ8Wja9jbPiL1_pA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12907292</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=exJTT5b8E83HsQK0r8nGBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHtQ3qK9e5J_ZtZ8Wja9jbPiL1_pA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=nmlST4WxIu6LsALrsPHvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFabso-IccWOJIu7ddzUnwJQiA7bg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12890872</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=nmlST4WxIu6LsALrsPHvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFabso-IccWOJIu7ddzUnwJQiA7bg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8JFET96FHfSHsALnt9zDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGVhJVasS9Aha76UwdkvgSPsbfXTA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12469424</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8JFET96FHfSHsALnt9zDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGVhJVasS9Aha76UwdkvgSPsbfXTA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QuhDT96lNYHE2QW-tNCRCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEURPgbV8KmGOzFqRPEJLZ1pp6TCg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12455560</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QuhDT96lNYHE2QW-tNCRCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEURPgbV8KmGOzFqRPEJLZ1pp6TCg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xkBDT5bTNqnA2gWSz6GLCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHNOh0ZGNt1JHV_Lga3zEw1t5MMWA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12430854</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xkBDT5bTNqnA2gWSz6GLCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHNOh0ZGNt1JHV_Lga3zEw1t5MMWA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xZVCT73RDcno2AXU-qHSBA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGdvgJXTzCP56-Bk5qhG49-ld618Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12417911</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xZVCT73RDcno2AXU-qHSBA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGdvgJXTzCP56-Bk5qhG49-ld618Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ve5BT5DLCcbs2gXX8qirCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFeAcHroOjcBXUYrQUW5cm1PmrE-A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12392863</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ve5BT5DLCcbs2gXX8qirCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFeAcHroOjcBXUYrQUW5cm1PmrE-A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=LRA4T_WHO7TisQKKvOCPAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFFh1XOD5nDhxX1mhhVcOweULMRhg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12129220</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=LRA4T_WHO7TisQKKvOCPAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFFh1XOD5nDhxX1mhhVcOweULMRhg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6cQyT9udN_SOsAKcppmTBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHe1p3IunBgrIh_fNU6kIni4XHGVQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12112649</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6cQyT9udN_SOsAKcppmTBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHe1p3IunBgrIh_fNU6kIni4XHGVQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JyAyT5b-E4ns2gXbqcWwBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEN8cbANtrU2pM2yaw10rmERQHsjw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12088330</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JyAyT5b-E4ns2gXbqcWwBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEN8cbANtrU2pM2yaw10rmERQHsjw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=f3gxT-XTMqmasgKIoOmfBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHrtyqSACC5l2Yl8bJSe9u_OKidFw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12082094</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=f3gxT-XTMqmasgKIoOmfBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHrtyqSACC5l2Yl8bJSe9u_OKidFw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=hiUwT9GOKse62gXZkpnzDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHr1ReHXXFjOe3ifxdzpOzY32Syxw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-22:/commentary/12068575</id>
    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=hiUwT9GOKse62gXZkpnzDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHr1ReHXXFjOe3ifxdzpOzY32Syxw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2nwvT__pC--nsQKs1aWYDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG0RG1cS1d4F1dEWrYdTXcx9q36Iw" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-02-22T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill, a major part of President Obama&amp;#39;s foreclosure prevention plan, would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgages on primary residences, provide legal protection to mortgage servicers who work out loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1106/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2nwvT__pC--nsQKs1aWYDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG0RG1cS1d4F1dEWrYdTXcx9q36Iw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Your comment. Click here to cancel reply. Name (required). E-Mail (Required, not published ). Website. Notify me of follow-up comments via email. HTML-Tags: &lt;a href=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;abbr title=&quot;&quot;&gt; &lt;acronym title=&amp;q&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slowburningfuse.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/1063/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 1106: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill in the US Congress: To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1106&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Extending certain immigration programs: H.R. 1127, to extend certain immigration programs. 4 pages. Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009: The House passed H.R. 1106, to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1127/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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