Nov 14, 2011
We want to maximize the opportunity for people to be able to mitigate our losses, and in part, that means a robust housing market.
Bob Menendez
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Robert Menendez is a prominent Democratic politician currently serving as a member of the United States Senate, representing New Jersey. He was first elected to the Senate in 2006 and has since been re-elected multiple times. Menendez has played a significant role in various policy areas, including foreign relations, immigration reform, and healthcare. He has served on several Senate committees, including the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he has been an advocate for human rights and democracy abroad.
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Nov 14, 2011
Well, Fannie is headed in the right direction. Freddie Mac has a dismal record. I would commend it to your attention and like to see your response to it.
Nov 14, 2011
the CBO says keeping the limits would not cost taxpayers one dime because the cost of the defaults are paid by the premium loan fee of 15 basis points per year from the loans that benefit from this.
Nov 14, 2011
Do you not agree--this issue of loan limits was raised, something that I and Senator Isakson have been pursuing and that 60 members of the Senate supported--CBO says keeping the loan limits at the higher rate that had expired will not cost…
Nov 14, 2011
under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, you have a statutory responsibility to, quote, 'implement a plan that seeks to maximize assistance for homeowners'--maximize assistance for homeowners--'and use its authority to…
Nov 14, 2011
Well, finally, Mr. Chairman, as someone who supported and voted for the legislation, it seems to me that I have a different vision, and I think many of us share that vision, of what your mandate is.
Nov 14, 2011
But if that answer you gave Senator Reed, that a robust housing market is ultimately going to place the taxpayers in a better position, why is it that you view so narrowly the ability to think a little bit outside of the box and help to…
Nov 14, 2011
I hope that we are adopting policies that give us long-term growth in the housing market, which is going to be part of our solution.
Nov 14, 2011
Clearly, the fee is meant to ensure that the borrower is the one who bears the burden, not the entities.
Nov 10, 2011
I rise today to support the cross-State air pollution rule that protects downwind eastern States such as New Jersey from upwind power pollution plants' dirty air, and I rise in defense of the lives and the breathable air of the people of…
Nov 9, 2011
this Friday we will celebrate Veterans Day, and this year we will also be celebrating Military Families Month. It is time to recommit ourselves to helping every military family, as the First Lady and Dr. Biden are doing with a program…
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