U.S. Senate passes mortgage-rescue bill (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Story date: 2008-07-11 10:08:30
Added on: 2008-07-11 22:27:30
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS WASHINGTON — A mortgage rescue to help hundreds of thousands of struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure and get more affordable, safer loans passed the Senate overwhelmingly Friday, but it faces a bumpy road amid continuing turmoil in the housing market. The 63-5 vote reflected a keen interest by Democrats and Republicans to send election-year help to distressed ...
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