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On the recordMay 7, 2012
the first of our two equity-building proposals, which is being introduced today by Senator Merkley, would give all underwater homeowners who choose to participate in these programs the opportunity to apply the savings from refinancing to rebuild equity in their homes.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Schumer discusses a proposal by Merkley aimed at helping underwater homeowners rebuild equity.

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