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On the recordMay 7, 2008
But I think the greatest concern for me and for all of us here should be that individual in that home who stays up late at night or can't sleep at night because they can't figure out how they're going to stay in their house and afford to keep their home, keep their family safe in their home, and meet the challenges of either an adjustable rate or a house that maybe has devalued so much that they feel like their only option may be to walk away from their mortgage.
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia
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Editor's note · Context

Addressing challenges in the housing market and the impact on individuals during a Financial Services Committee discussion.

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