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On the recordMarch 18, 2009
I really want to applaud the Fed for the actions they took over subprime lending, their action regarding escrow for taxes and insurance, their addressing of abusive prepayment penalties, the ending of liar loans in subprime.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley praises the Federal Reserve's actions on subprime lending and consumer protections.

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