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On the recordOctober 19, 2009
Based on current projections and absent any catastrophic home price decline, FHA will not need to ask Congress and the American taxpayer for extraordinary assistance. There is no need for any 'bailout'.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Senator Shelby questions the need for a bailout for FHA based on current projections.

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