Housing-rescue bill: 'Something for everyone'

Courtesy Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Wed, 05/07/2008 - 02:52

The House on Wednesday will begin debate on a housing package that would let the government back loans for homeowners at risk of foreclosure - a move many Republicans have opposed.

Sponsors

 

Related items

Foreclosure filings hit record in April
U.S. foreclosure filings reached a record high in April, rising almost 65% over the previous year and putting municipalities at risk by putting into...

The big risk in the foreclosure fix
At the center of all of Washington's efforts to rescue the battered housing markets is the formerly obscure Federal Housing Administration.

Surviving life's big money blows
Foreclosure and bankruptcy are whoppers, but few things destroy your finances quite like a divorce. Don't despair: Knowing what lies ahead can help...

For better schools, raise expectations
National polls consistently show Americans think Democrats are better at dealing with education than Republicans are. But commentator Steve Barr says...

Businesses lean more on credit cards
As loans dry up, small companies are increasingly resorting to credit cards to fund their operations, and many end up with the same debt troubles...


 

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
money-employment.marc8.com