Obama mortgage rescue: Only a few get lasting help

Courtesy Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Thu, 11/19/2009 - 02:55

Only a tiny percentage of troubled homeowners have received permanent modifications under President Obama's foreclosure prevention plan, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the $75 billion effort.


 

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