DENNIS A. CARDOZA: “That is right, Mr. Ross. Not only does it cut those two populations but it is done to pay for tax cuts, to pay for…”

Few regions in the Nation are suffering more from the recession than the San Joaquin Valley of California. The three biggest cities in my district--Merced, Stockton, and Modesto--have some of the highest foreclosure and unemployment rates…

I will just ask my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join me in sending a strong message to the Department of Housing and Urban Development that the foreclosure programs they have put in place have not worked for America. They need…

Thank you, Representative Deutch. You are not just a friend but a great colleague. Before she leaves the Chamber, I just want to associate myself with Congresswoman Berkley's remarks. The gentlewoman from Nevada has been a stalwart for the…

Mr. Chairman, I will tell you simply that the HUD programs have not worked for the central valley of California. The foreclosure programs by HUD have not worked for the United States people. Many of us in Congress warned the administration…