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On the recordApril 28, 2010
Foreclosures don't just leave homes empty, they ravage communities and make it hard for local governments to make investments in roads and schools.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin highlights the broader community impact of foreclosures.

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