Emanuel Cleaver: “Any attempt to dismantle it I believe could have a devastating impact…”

On the recordNovember 1, 2017

Any attempt to dismantle it I believe could have a devastating impact on our communities and in the housing market.

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Emanuel Cleaver

Democratic · Missouri

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Cleaver warns against dismantling the 30-year fixed mortgage due to its importance.

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Emanuel Cleaver: “Any attempt to dismantle it I believe could have a devastating impact on our communities and in the housing market.”

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