Susan Collins actually said...

"I look forward to working with my colleagues in both the House and Senate to enact a responsible budget compromise."

"The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) faces many challenges in balancing the goal of strengthening responsible homeownership while minimizing the financial risk to FHA and the taxpayer..."

"A financially sound FHA is an essential component in the recovery of the housing market."

"It's important because it provides mortgage insurance for the construction of multifamily housing, hospitals, healthcare facilities."