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Herb Kohl: This program was always intended to aid low- and middle-income home buyers. It was never intended to be of assistance to…

On the recordJuly 17, 1998
This program was always intended to aid low- and middle-income home buyers. It was never intended to be of assistance to the high-income home buyer. The high-income home buyer belongs in the private mortgage insurance business. This amendment recognizes that. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.
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Herb Kohl
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Discussing an amendment related to mortgage insurance for home buyers.

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