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On the recordFebruary 26, 2009
I think we all know that people with second homes, people with yachts, real estate speculators and others can currently go into bankruptcy court.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the disparity in bankruptcy protections for different groups.

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