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On the recordSeptember 11, 2013
That is, with respect to this idea that some municipalities have floated that they will, under the justification that they give citing eminent domain, they are threatening to confiscate certain private-label mortgages from investors.
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Pat Toomey
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Toomey raises concerns about municipalities threatening to confiscate private mortgages under eminent domain.

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