Housing-Credit Woes Spur Calls for More Federal Regulation (WBOC Salisbury)
Story date: 2008-04-20 03:21:51
Added on: 2008-04-20 17:00:20
WASHINGTON (AP) - A heavier federal hand is reaching into American life as politicians in both parties demand an overhaul of government financial regulation and more protection for homeowners in the face of mortgage woes and a weakening economy.
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