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On the recordMarch 8, 2011
Most importantly for the Nation's small home builders, Congress, regulators, and financial institutions must work to unblock acquisition development and construction lending channels.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley stresses the importance of collaboration to facilitate lending for small home builders.

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