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On the recordNovember 30, 2011
I am not against the private market but that was what the private market did when there was no government involvement.
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Mike Capuano
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Capuano discusses the role of government in facilitating homeownership through FHA loans.

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Unfortunately, H.R. 5037, seems to be aimed directly at the Martin Act, and by preempting these State laws, the bill would allow small-time fraud to run rampant.

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the concept of taking protections away from small investors just strikes me as anathema.

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I promise, I will pay for the legal fees. I promise. I promise.

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