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Jeb Hensarling: “Many of us have a fear, though, that HOPE for Homeowners may turn out to be hopelessness for taxpayers if we don't make…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2009
Many of us have a fear, though, that HOPE for Homeowners may turn out to be hopelessness for taxpayers if we don't make other changes to the legislation.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Expressing concern about the potential negative impact of the HOPE for Homeowners Program on taxpayers.

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