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Dick Durbin: “We think there is a strong case in some circumstances to add principle reduction as part of their strategies to help…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
We think there is a strong case in some circumstances to add principle reduction as part of their strategies to help maximize return to the taxpayer.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin advocates for principle reduction to benefit taxpayers and homeowners.

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