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Senate Passes Housing Bill, But Support Seen as Problematic
Apr 10, 2008Despite hurdles that experts say will likely prevent it from moving any further, the Senate Thursday passed a bi-partisan housing bill by a wide 84-12 margin. Even the measure’s supporters, however, acknowledge that it may be dead on arrival after the White House signaled Wednesday its opposition to the bill, and House Democrats have said they intend to introduce a broader measure that more directly targets troubled homeowners.
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White House Rejects Senate Housing Bill; Next Moves Uncertain
Apr 09, 2008 -
Does the Senate’s housing bill encourage foreclosures?
Apr 07, 2008 -
The Mortgage Mess Takes Center Stage on Capitol Hill
Apr 04, 2008 -
Bankruptcy Provision Added into Senate’s Housing Package
Feb 15, 2008 -
OFHEO: GSE Reform Need is ‘Critical’
Feb 07, 2008 -
Senate Committee Adds Muni Bond Subprime Refi Program to Stimulus Package
Jan 31, 2008 -
House Passes Economic Plan; Would Temporarily Boost FHA, GSE Limits
Jan 30, 2008 -
FHA Reform Dropped from House Economic Stimulus Plan
Jan 29, 2008 -
Commentary: On Economic Stimuli and Raising the Conforming Loan Limit
Jan 25, 2008