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On the recordMay 11, 2011
I think just this short conversation shows how important this set of issues is in order to taking and restoring a healthy mortgage market, which is essential to working families being successful in home ownership and rebuilding their wealth.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Emphasizes the importance of addressing mortgage market issues for families' home ownership and wealth.

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