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On the recordFebruary 9, 2009
How urgent is addressing the issue of mortgages as compared to the lending issues and the consumer demand issues that exist as part of this complex problem.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley emphasizes the urgency of addressing mortgage issues amid rising foreclosures.

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