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On the recordApril 24, 2012
So here, we have homeowners who saw the Government respond vigorously and generously on helping major financial institutions, and little tweaks in the law could save a family $8,000.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the need for legislative adjustments to aid homeowners financially.

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