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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.703 To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements.</title>
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  <updated>2011-02-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>H.R.703: SHIELD Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2011-02-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, a bill that would expand FDIC deposit insurance, provide a &amp;#39;safe harbor&amp;#39; against lawsuits for servicers that modify loans and improve Hope for Homeowners, a. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h703/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NCRC&amp;#39;s John Taylor- CSPAN- 2/3/09</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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John Taylor, President &amp;amp; CEO &#959;f t&#1211;&#1077; National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), testified &#959;&#1495; t&#1211;&#1077; introduction &#959;f HR 703, &#1072;&#1495;&#1281; t&#1211;&#1077; need f&#959;r a broader-scale loan modification program such &#1072;&#1109; Homeowners Emergency Loan Program (HELP ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hourpaydayloan.net/30474/ncrcs-john-taylor-cspan-2309/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Realtors Urge Congress to Help &amp;#39;HOPE For Homeowners&amp;#39;</title>
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    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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5 Feb 2009 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/interstitial?url=http://www.realestatechannel.com/us-markets/residential-real-estate-1/national-association-of-realtors-nar-barney-frank-charles-mcmillan-hope-for-homeownershr-703-425.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Improving HMDA Data can be the Answer to Averting another ...</title>
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... 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; In testimony today before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/09/21/improving-hmda-data-can-be-the-answer-to-averting-another-foreclosure-epidemic-ID07823.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>with a stroke occurring every 40 seconds said DougRyan senior ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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He retired following the 1998 season with a .259 BA, 161 HR, 703 RBI and 396 steals.. * Cordis Corporation * Boston Scientific Corporation * Edwards Lifesciences Corporation * C.R Bard, Inc. You just don`t learn these things in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.infobuds.net/general/with-a-stroke-occurring-every-40-seconds-said-dougryan-senior-director-ct.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NCRC&amp;#39;s John Taylor- CSPAN- 2/3/09 | Loans</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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John Taylor, President &amp;amp; CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), testified on the introduction of HR 703,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loanthis.org/ncrcs-john-taylor-cspan-2309.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ncrc&amp;#39;s John Taylor- CSPAN- 2/3/09 | Earn-Dig</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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John Taylor, President &amp;amp; CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), testified on the introduction of HR 703,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earndig.com/ncrcs-john-taylor-cspan-2309/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Modification Program is Not Working | RealEstateRama</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; In testimony today before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/12/08/modification-program-is-not-working-ID06338.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Modification Program is Not Working | RealEstateRama</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; In testimony today before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/12/08/modification-program-is-not-working-2-ID06343.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>80 Sprint Department Phone Numbers - The Consumerist</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-21:/commentary/7938703</id>
    <updated>2009-11-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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&amp;quot;Major corporations like Canon USA Ford Motor Microsoft U.S. Federal Government departments etc.&amp;quot; CSM shows &amp;#39;GOVERNMENT&amp;#39; or &amp;#39;CORPORATE&amp;#39; in Ensemble Toolbar instead of Business/Personal account. NEXTEL HR 703-433-4000 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://consumerist.com/2007/04/80-sprint-department-phone-numbers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#194;&#164; Driver &#194;&#164; HGV/LGV Class 1 driver &#194;&#164;</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Driver. Driver LIMO-CDL W/P reqd. P/T Must be avail every wknd. $15-20/hr. 703-922-7600 001091. Research &amp;middot; Locate Employer. DRIVER. DRIVER Truck Driver wanted: current Class A DL, w/Haz Mat &amp;amp; Tanker endorsements: Clean Driving record a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hotjobs.recruitment4.me/hospitality/driver/hgvlgv-class-1-driver/333961/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PATENT RESEARCH EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (Alexandria, VA)</title>
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    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Must have Microsoft Suite experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package. Fax resume and salary requirements to HR 703-519-9202 or by email to inquiry@kramerip.com. Full-time position: 9-5:30.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://career.gaydctoday.com/uncategorized/legal-and-paralegal/patent-research-executive-assistant-alexandria-va&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Weekly 8/13/09 - 7</title>
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    <updated>2009-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... the details of the various reform plans coming out of the House and Senate, the Kaiser Family Foundation has a side-by-side comparison tool for all proposals, including the House (HR 676) and Senate (HR 703) single-payer bills. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lloydhouse.blogspot.com/2009/08/weekly-81309-7.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>It's Time for Obama to Lead on Single Payer: HR 676 &#194;&#171; OntheWilderSide</title>
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    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... the details of the various reform plans coming out of the House and Senate, the Kaiser Family Foundation has a side-by-side comparison tool for all proposals, including the House (HR 676) and Senate (HR 703) single-payer bills. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wilderside.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/its-time-for-obama-to-lead-on-single-payer-hr-676/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Action Alert! Please call, fax or email your representative on ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... the details of the various reform plans coming out of the House and Senate, the Kaiser Family Foundation has a side-by-side comparison tool for all proposals, including the House (HR 676) and Senate (HR 703) single-payer bills. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.socialmedicine.org/2009/08/06/health-activism/action-alert-single-payer-to-be-voted-before-full-house-of-representatives/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR676 - The Single Payer Solution, Part 1 of 4 | &quot;Yes We Can&quot; Health</title>
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    <updated>2009-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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You are having difficulty accepting that quality of biotech/medical technologies, expediency, and longevity will degrade if HR 703 is passed. Why implement that failed/failing for the US? It's backward thinking. headstorms Says: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.yeswecanhealth.com/affordable-health-care/hr676-the-single-payer-solution-part-1-of-4&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Time To March | RealEstateRama</title>
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    <updated>2009-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; In testimony today before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, a bill that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/05/05/a-time-to-march-ID05277.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Massive Foreclosures Continue to Fuel Recession | RealEstateRama</title>
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    <updated>2009-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; In testimony today before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/04/21/massive-foreclosures-continue-to-fuel-recession-ID05153.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Preventing the Next Foreclosure Crisis | RealEstateRama</title>
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    <updated>2009-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; In testimony today before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/04/16/preventing-the-next-foreclosure-crisis-ID05144.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpEdNews &#194;&#187; Let&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Have Medicare For All! &#194;&#171; health insurance</title>
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    <updated>2009-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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676, and the Senate to pass the buddy folding medium of exchange S. All we necessary to do is prompt the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 703, and the President to consequential it. Pollsters promulgate that most people longing a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthinsurance.blogivists.com/2009/04/09/opednews-%C2%BB-lets-have-medicare-for-all/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ECONOMIE: US ECONOMIC TRENDS feb.2009</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Both H.R. 703 and H.R. 788 have the same safe-harbor provisions. David C. John, James L. Gattuso Obama's Bank Bailout Plan: Not Ready for Prime Time The Heritage Foundation - Web memo - February 12, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://geoblog-economie.blogspot.com/2009/03/us-economic-trends-feb2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Solutions to the Foreclosure Crisis</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Pending bill: H.R. 703. In brief: This would provide key legal protections for servicers who modify loans, and also strengthen incentives for mortgage holders and homeowners to participate. Benefits: If coupled with TARP-funded ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/policy-legislation/congress/solutions-to-the-foreclosure-crisis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Solutions to the Foreclosure Crisis - Center for Responsible Lending</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Pending bill: H.R. 703. In brief: This would provide key legal protections for servicers who modify loans, and also strengthen incentives for mortgage holders and homeowners to participate. Benefits: If coupled with TARP-funded ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.responsiblelending.org/issues/mortgage/solutions/solutions-to-the-foreclosure-crisis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>John Taylor on FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Hope for Homeowners &amp; Loan Relief</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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John Taylor, President &amp; CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), testified on the introduction of HR 703, and the need for a broader-scale loan modification program such as FHA Hope for Homeowners, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhahomeloanrefinancing.com/blog/2009/03/08/john-taylor-on-fha%E2%80%99s-hope-for-homeowners-loan-relief/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>John Taylor on FHA&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Hope for Homeowners &amp; Loan Relief | FHA Loans ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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John Taylor, President &amp; CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, testified on the introduction of H.R. 703 and the need for a broader-scale loan modification program such as FHA Hope for Homeowners and Homeowners Emergency ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fhahomeloanrefinancing.com/blog/2009/03/08/john-taylor-on-fhas-hope-for-homeowners-loan-relief/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House letter supporting Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009</title>
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    <updated>2009-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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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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    <title>HOP E-Newsletter March 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-27:/commentary/4427995</id>
    <updated>2009-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HOP NEWS &amp; UPDATES. Workforce Housing Grants Available for State Realtor&#194;&#174; Housing Foundations/Associations. The Ira Gribin Workforce Housing Grants, named in honor of NAR&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s 1989 president, provide one-time grants to state and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homesandbusinessesinspain.com/?p=870&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National and Texas Real Estate update</title>
    <link href="http://community.icontact.com/p/amcgilvray/newsletters/amcgilvray/posts/national-and-texas-real-estate-update" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-26:/commentary/4427993</id>
    <updated>2009-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>iContact: Top Real Estate Community Articles </name>
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Both the National and Texas Association of Realtors have great information on what is going on! Here are a few items I thought were important! Also 1st time home buyer $8000 Tax Credit. February 27, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.icontact.com/p/amcgilvray/newsletters/amcgilvray/posts/national-and-texas-real-estate-update&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House to vote soon on foreclosure legislation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4427991</id>
    <updated>2009-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumers Union - All Articles </name>
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On Thursday, the House is expected to vote on H.R. 200, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 and H.R. 703, Hope for Homeowners, proposals that may be a part of a broader package intended to help stabilize the housing and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_newmoney/009565.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Source: Congressional Research Service (via OpenCRS) - High ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-19:/commentary/4827092</id>
    <updated>2009-02-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Underground Cave </name>
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February 19th, 2009. Troubled Asset Relief Program and foreclosures (PDF; ) Source: Congressional Research Service (via OpenCRS). Increasing foreclosure rates and problems in financial markets are some of the issues addressed in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://underground-cave.blogspot.com/2009/02/source-congressional-research-service_20.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The introductory $350 billion was appropriated.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-19:/commentary/4815432</id>
    <updated>2009-02-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eazol - natural relief of aches and twinges </name>
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Increasing foreclosure rates and problems in pecuniary markets are some of the issues addressed in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (PL 110-343), which created the Troubled Asset Relief Plan (TARP). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eazol.herbalyzer.com/blog/the-introductory-350-billion-was-appropriated.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Views from a Broken Window: What's an antonym for panacea?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4398169</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Views from a Broken Window </name>
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(There is a possibility that suggests Barney Frank's HR 703 bill may be the source of that safeharbor. Stay tuned.) But the biggest issue is macroeconomic: don't forget to keep an eye on the out-of-work elephant in the corner! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://viewsfromabrokenwindow.blogspot.com/2009/02/whats-antonym-for-panacea.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Docuticker &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; High Interest CRS Report &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Troubled ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-18:/commentary/4369384</id>
    <updated>2009-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Docuticker </name>
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Both H.R. 703 and H.R. 788 have the same safe-harbor provisions. Three appendices describe the mortgage origination and securitization process, the net present value test, and the obstacles to loan modifications created by second ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docuticker.com/?p=24837&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NAR Backs HOPE For Homeowners</title>
    <link href="http://getmyhouselisted.com/nar-backs-hope-for-homeowners" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-17:/commentary/5392525</id>
    <updated>2009-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GetMyHouseListed.com </name>
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This legislation, HR 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. This is important legislation and we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://getmyhouselisted.com/nar-backs-hope-for-homeowners&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressional Research Service - High Interest CRS Report ...</title>
    <link href="http://underground-cave.blogspot.com/2009/02/congressional-research-service-high.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-17:/commentary/4808217</id>
    <updated>2009-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Underground Cave </name>
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February 19th, 2009. Troubled Asset Relief Program and foreclosures (PDF; ) Source: Congressional Research Service (via OpenCRS). Increasing foreclosure rates and problems in financial markets are some of the issues addressed in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://underground-cave.blogspot.com/2009/02/congressional-research-service-high.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>beSpacific: CRS Report: Troubled Asset Relief Program and Foreclosures</title>
    <link href="http://www.bespacific.com/mt/archives/020619.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-17:/commentary/4388375</id>
    <updated>2009-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>beSpacific </name>
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Both H.R. 703 and H.R. 788 have the same safe-harbor provisions. Three appendices describe the mortgage origination and securitization process, the net present value test, and the obstacles to loan modifications created by second ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bespacific.com/mt/archives/020619.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Troubled Asset Relief Program and Foreclosures</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40224" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-15:/commentary/4427992</id>
    <updated>2009-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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Increasing foreclosure rates and problems in financial markets are some of the issues addressed in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (PL 110-343), which created the Troubled Asset Relief Plan (TARP). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40224&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Troubled Asset Relief Program and Foreclosures: Open CRS Network ...</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40224/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-15:/commentary/4406144</id>
    <updated>2009-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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Both H.R. 703 and H.R. 788 have the same safe-harbor provisions. Three appendices describe the mortgage origination and securitization process, the net present value test, and the obstacles to loan modifications created by second ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40224/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Realtors&#194;&#174; Urge Congress to Help &#226;&#8364;&#732;HOPE For Homeowners&#226;&#8364;&#8482; | AZ ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.azforeclosurehelpnow.com/?p=156" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-12:/commentary/4398168</id>
    <updated>2009-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AZ Foreclosure Help Now </name>
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This legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. This is important legislation and we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azforeclosurehelpnow.com/?p=156&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What We Mean By Housing: An Open Letter to Congress and the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/02/12/what-we-mean-by-housing-an-open-letter-to-congress-and-the-administration-on-the-economic-recovery-bill-ID04918.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4744013</id>
    <updated>2009-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; In testimony today before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/02/12/what-we-mean-by-housing-an-open-letter-to-congress-and-the-administration-on-the-economic-recovery-bill-ID04918.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NAR Backs 'HOPE For Homeowners'</title>
    <link href="http://mainerealestateresults.blogspot.com/2009/02/nar-backs-hope-for-homeowners.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-10:/commentary/4358334</id>
    <updated>2009-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Creating Results in TODAY&amp;#39;s Real Estate... </name>
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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS&#194;&#174; today announced its support for new legislation introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., that is designed to ease loan modifications and improve refinancing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mainerealestateresults.blogspot.com/2009/02/nar-backs-hope-for-homeowners.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Realtors&#194;&#174; Urge Congress to Help 'HOPE For Homeowners'</title>
    <link href="http://azrealestatebysyl.blogspot.com/2009/02/realtors-urge-congress-to-help-hope-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4755507</id>
    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sylvia&amp;#39;s Real Estate News Blog </name>
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Realtors&#194;&#174; Urge Congress to Help 'HOPE For Homeowners' WASHINGTON, February 03, 2009 The National Association of Realtors&#194;&#174; today announced its support for new legislation introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://azrealestatebysyl.blogspot.com/2009/02/realtors-urge-congress-to-help-hope-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Realtors&#194;&#174; Urge Congress to Help 'HOPE For Homeowners'</title>
    <link href="http://sylviahoward.blogspot.com/2009/02/realtors-urge-congress-to-help-hope-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4319576</id>
    <updated>2009-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sylvia&amp;#39;s Real Estate News Blog </name>
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Realtors&#194;&#174; Urge Congress to Help 'HOPE For Homeowners' WASHINGTON, February 03, 2009 The National Association of Realtors&#194;&#174; today announced its support for new legislation introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sylviahoward.blogspot.com/2009/02/realtors-urge-congress-to-help-hope-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CALL TO ACTION: Housing Stimulus is the Key to Unlocking America's ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.miamire.com/call-to-action-housing-stimulus-key-unlocking-americas-economy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-07:/commentary/4269846</id>
    <updated>2009-02-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Stabilizing the housing market will help the nation&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s economic future and H.R. 703, along with other stimulus bills being considered, will go a long way to help families keep their homes. NAR continues its push to enact legislation that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.miamire.com/call-to-action-housing-stimulus-key-unlocking-americas-economy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAR Backs &#226;&#8364;&#732;HOPE For Homeowners&#226;&#8364;&#8482; : Paragon Financial Group</title>
    <link href="http://www.paragonfg.com/nar-backs-hope-for-homeowners.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-05:/commentary/4369385</id>
    <updated>2009-02-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Paragon Financial Group </name>
    </author>
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This legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. This is important legislation and we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paragonfg.com/nar-backs-hope-for-homeowners.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAR Backs &#226;&#8364;&#732;HOPE For Homeowners&#226;&#8364;&#8482; | Highers Group Realty</title>
    <link href="http://www.highersgrouprealty.com/nar-backs-hope-for-homeowners/.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-05:/commentary/4358333</id>
    <updated>2009-02-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Highers Group Realty </name>
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This legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. This is important legislation and we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.highersgrouprealty.com/nar-backs-hope-for-homeowners/.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Help For Homeowners</title>
    <link href="http://heidisutahhomes.blogspot.com/2009/02/help-for-homeowners.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-05:/commentary/4269851</id>
    <updated>2009-02-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Realtors&#194;&#174; Urge Congress to Help 'HOPE For Homeowners' TUESDAY, 03 FEBRUARY 2009 The National Association of Realtors&#194;&#174; today announced its support for new legislation introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://heidisutahhomes.blogspot.com/2009/02/help-for-homeowners.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAR Supports Changes To HOPE Program</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/919224/nar-supports-changes-to-hope-program" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/9365629</id>
    <updated>2009-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Massachusetts Home Buyer Guide - For MA... </name>
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The legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. The legislation would also provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/919224/nar-supports-changes-to-hope-program&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Realtors Urge Congress to Help &#226;&#8364;&#732;HOPE For Homeowners&#226;&#8364;&#8482; RISMEDIA ...</title>
    <link href="http://homesbymikeduncan.blogspot.com/2009/02/realtors-urge-congress-to-help-hope-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4852083</id>
    <updated>2009-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Homes by Mike Duncan </name>
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Realtors Urge Congress to Help &#226;&#8364;&#732;HOPE For Homeowners&#226;&#8364;&#8482;. RISMEDIA, February 5, 2009-This week, The National Association of Realtors&#194;&#174; announced its support for new legislation introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homesbymikeduncan.blogspot.com/2009/02/realtors-urge-congress-to-help-hope-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NAR Supports Changes To HOPE Program</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/919224/NAR-Supports-Changes-To-HOPE-Program" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4762086</id>
    <updated>2009-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The National Association of Realtors&#194;&#174; (NAR) announced its support February 3, 2009 for new legislation introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., that is designed to ease loan modifications and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/919224/NAR-Supports-Changes-To-HOPE-Program&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Barbara Laib&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s Blog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; HOPE for Homeowners Program</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4239589</id>
    <updated>2009-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Barbara Laib's Blog </name>
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Currently the program is not very &#226;&#8364;&#339;user friendly&#226;&#8364;* to financial institutions. The legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. COMMENTS (0) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://barbaralaib.featuredblog.com/?p=13&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://www.realestatechannel.com/us-markets/residential-real-estate-1/national-association-of-realtors-nar-barney-frank-charles-mcmillan-hope-for-homeownershr-703-425.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4239588</id>
    <updated>2009-02-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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This legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestatechannel.com/us-markets/residential-real-estate-1/national-association-of-realtors-nar-barney-frank-charles-mcmillan-hope-for-homeownershr-703-425.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>today in congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/8812961</id>
    <updated>2009-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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financial services, wed., 2/4, 2:00 pm, markup: hr 703, to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the hope for homeowners program, and other enhancements, yes. transportation &amp;amp; infrastructure, wed., 2/4, 2:00 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/2/3/23842/51233/807/692789&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Realtors&#174; Urge Congress to Help &amp;#39;HOPE For Homeowners&amp;#39;</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/6947701</id>
    <updated>2009-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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This legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. This is important legislation and we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.testrealtors.org/press_room/news_releases/2009/02/realtors_urge_to_help_hope_homeowners&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 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; 4:00 - 5:00 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americannonsense.com/?p=20443&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009. House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business Ten &quot;One Minutes&quot; Per Side Last Vote Predicted... 4:00 - 5:00 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=12293&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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This legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. This is important legislation and we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realtor.org/wps/wcm/connect/RO-Content/ro/press_room/news_releases/2009/02/realtors_urge_to_help_hope_homeowners&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Economic Recovery Requires Foreclosure Intervention | RealEstateRama</title>
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... 2008 - (RealEstateRama) &#226;&#8364;&#8221; In testimony today before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) supported the introduction of H.R. 703, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/02/04/economic-recovery-requires-foreclosure-intervention-ID04849.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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This legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. This is important legislation and we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2009/02/realtors_urge_to_help_hope_homeowners&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERS</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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For more information, contact: Mary Trupo 202/383-1007 mtrupo@realtors.org Realtors&#194;&#174; Urge Congress to Help 'HOPE For Homeowners' WASHINGTON, February 03, 2009 The National Association of Realtors&#194;&#174; today announced its support for new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://azrealestatemarket.blogspot.com/2009/02/hope-for-homeowners.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today in Congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4269848</id>
    <updated>2009-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:. FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009. House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business Ten &quot;One Minutes&quot; Per Side Last Vote Predicted... 4:00 - 5:00 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/ODNr75UBzQ4/692789&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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RISMEDIA, February 5, 2009-This week, The National Association of Realtors&#194;&#174; announced its support for new legislation introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., that is designed to ease loan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rismedia.com/2009-02-04/realtors-urge-congress-to-help-hope-for-homeowners/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Financial Services, Wed., 2/4, 2:00 p.m., Markup: H.R. 703, to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements &#183; Yes. Transportation &amp; Infrastructure, Wed., 2/4 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/2/4/8424/82855&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:. FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 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; 4:00 - 5:00 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.popmartian.com/politrix/2009/02/today-in-congress-14/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The National Association of Realtors&#194;&#174; (NAR) announced its support February 3, &#226;&#8364;&#166; facing foreclosure by revamping the HOPE for Homeowners program. The legislation, H.R. 703. Permalink : More Recently Asked Questions of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reallybetterrealestate.com/archives/1005/posts-about-foreclosures-as-of-february-4-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Mortgage News - MortgageWire Archive</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Hope for Homeowners bill (H.R. 703) would make the FHA program more effective in restructuring underwater mortgages. The original bill also contained a safe harbor provision to shield servicers that modify loans from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/premium/archive/?ts=1233766801&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Daily Kos: Today in Congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4230598</id>
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Financial Services, Wed., 2/4, 2:00 p.m., Markup: H.R. 703, to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements &#183; Yes. Transportation &amp; Infrastructure, Wed., 2/4 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rss.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/ODNr75UBzQ4/692789&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4230597</id>
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This legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rismedia.com/2009-02-04/realtors-urge-congress-to-help-hope-for-homeowners/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ABA Testifies on Legislation Designed to Promote Bank Liquidity ...</title>
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 - The American Bankers Association expressed its support today for legislation introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) that would promote bank liquidity and lending by permanently increasing deposit insurance coverage, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aba.com/Pressrss/020309ABATestifiesHR703.htm#Wed%2C+04+Feb+2009+00%3A29%3A06+GMT&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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House hearing page is HERE. Bill that would change the Hope for Homeowners H.R. 703. HUD testimony at the hearing is HERE. Posted by Tom Cusack at 2/03/2009 05:30:00 PM Labels: Barney Frank, FHA, House Financial Services, HUD ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oregonhousing.blogspot.com/2009/02/house-financial-services-committee.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-02:/commentary/4220810</id>
    <updated>2009-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    </author>
    <content type="html">
The legislation, H.R. 703, is expected to make the program more lender-friendly, while preserving the benefits to homeowners. It would also limit risks to the FHA fund and to the American taxpayer. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://richrosa.typepad.com/mass_foreclosed/2009/02/nar-supports-changes-to-hope-program.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/6031591</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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    </author>
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Financial Services, Wed., 2/4, 2:00 pm, Markup: HR 703, to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements, Yes. Transportation &amp;amp; Infrastructure, Wed., 2/4, 2:00 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/77kRrJMes0E/691869&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009. On Monday, the House will meet in Pro Forma session at 2:00 pm. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009. On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americannonsense.com/?p=20386&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4406146</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009. On Monday, the House will meet in Pro Forma session at 2:00 pm. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009. On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/2/2/9152/56646/710/691869&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Law360</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4261257</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Proposed by U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., H.R. 703 would permanently increase maximum insurance coverage limits for federally insured deposits from $100000 to $250000, according to the bill.... Login ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://financialservices.law360.com/articles/85186&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Mortgage News - MortgageWire Archive</title>
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    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill (H.R. 703) also contains a safe harbor for servicers that engage in loan modifications to shield them from investor lawsuits. This safe harbor provision applies to all loan modifications initiated before the end of 2011. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/premium/archive/?ts=1233594003&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4252568</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009. On Monday, the House will meet in Pro Forma session at 2:00 pm. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009. On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rss.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/77kRrJMes0E/691869&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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House Financial Services holds a hearing on a bill that would promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners program (HR 703 ). On Wednesday, the Committee is expected to markup the same bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fedpoint.blogspot.com/2009/02/week-ahead.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4210022</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Financial Services, Wed., 2/4, 2:00 p.m., Markup: H.R. 703, to promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements &#183; Yes. Transportation &amp; Infrastructure, Wed., 2/4 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/2/2/8303/70125&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial Services Committee to Hold Hearing, Markup on Hope for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/02/02/financial-services-committee-to-hold-hearing-markup-on-hope-for-homeowners-program-advocates-ask-for-renter-protections-ID04820.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-01:/commentary/4210021</id>
    <updated>2009-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The hearing will review H.R. 703, which was introduced by Representative Frank (D-MA), chair of the Financial Services Committee, on January 27. The bill is scheduled for mark up in the committee the following day. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/02/02/financial-services-committee-to-hold-hearing-markup-on-hope-for-homeowners-program-advocates-ask-for-renter-protections-ID04820.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Upcoming Congressional Committee Meetings... </name>
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H.R. 703: To promote bank liquidity and lending through deposit insurance, the HOPE for Homeowners Program, and other enhancements. H.R. 709: To reauthorize the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committee.xpd?id=HSBA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Feb. 2-6: Tarp rock 'n roll, and a regulatory restructuring hymn ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-29:/commentary/4181217</id>
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