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On the recordDecember 31, 2009
bond holders have received $60 billion over the last 3 years in excess mortgage payments from homeowners trapped in high interest rate loans.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley highlights the financial gains of bond holders from homeowners' struggles.

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