01/26/2013
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"She has seen financial struggles and foreclosures affect her own family."
"Between 2001 and 2009, the incomes of middle class families fell by almost 5 percent."
"Throughout the summer, President Obama has met with families to listen to their concerns and to discuss specific ways to jumpstart job creation and strengthen the middle class."
"I am very grateful that Elizabeth has agreed to serve in this important role of getting the Consumer Financial Bureau up and running and making it as effective as possible."