Rep. Foster Introduces Bill to Promote Responsible Homeownership and Neighborhood Stabilization
March 12, 2010 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Yesterday, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-14) introduced legislation that will promote neighborhood stabilization by incentivizing short sales as a preferable alternative to foreclosure
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Rep. Melancon Announces $8.7 Million Recovery Investment for St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
March 12, 2010 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) announced today that the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $8,742,938.22 in federal reimbursement grants. This investment, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will reimburse the sheriff’s office for utility costs for their temporary housing facilities incurred from July 2008 through August 2009. Storm surge and flooding from Hurricane Katrina caused such extensive damage to St. Bernard Parish that the sheriff’s office has been providing temporary housing facilities since the storm for essential law enforcement personnel as the community continues to rebuild
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Loebsack Fights to Fix Unfair Loophole in Homebuyer Tax Credit
March 10, 2010 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - March 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Loebsack sent a letter today to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi urging her to bring legislation to the floor that will ensure Iowans are not barred from tax credits due to requirements that penalize married couples. The issue was brought to his attention after a married couple in Iowa found that they were ineligible for the expanded First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit due a loophole that requires both spouses to meet the same criteria
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Congressman Al Green and Ambassador Raymond Joseph Call for a Sustained Commitment in Haiti
March 1, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Houston, TX - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Al Green (TX-09) and His Excellency Raymond Joseph, Haitian Ambassador to the United States, discussed current conditions and humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti, following January’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the island nation.
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Kratovil Backs Legislation to Help Returning Veterans and Surviving Spouses
February 25, 2010 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Frank Kratovil today backed legislation to protect returning veterans and surviving spouses from the threat of home foreclosure and to promote opportunities for returning service members to transition into careers in education, after discussing the proposals in recent meetings with his Veterans Advisory Committee and other local veterans groups.
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SARBANES HONORED FOR ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
February 25, 2010 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman John Sarbanes was honored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in its Top 10 List of legislation that is helping to advance green building and the economic activity and jobs that come with it. Congressman Sarbanes was included in the list as author of H.R. 4155, the Property Assessed Clean Energy Tax Benefits Act of 2009
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Governor O’Malley. Congressman Cummings Testify on Foreclosure Mediation Bill
February 17, 2010 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
ANNAPOLIS, MD - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Testifying before members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the House Environmental Matters Committee, Governor Martin O’Malley and Congressman Elijah Cummings, today called for the passage of a foreclosure mediation bill that protects Maryland homeowners. In his 2010 legislative package, Governor O’Malley has introduced the emergency legislation that would give every Maryland family facing foreclosure the legal right to mediation with the lender seeking the foreclosure.
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Christmas Statement from Congressman Doug Lamborn and Family
February 3, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
February 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — My wife, Jeanie, and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with our families, I pray for peace and joy in our homes and hearts
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Rep. Baca Sponsors Legislation to Give First Preference to Primary Residency Home Buyers
February 3, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation to give certain preferences to individuals and families committed to rebuilding communities when purchasing government owned residential property. The First Look at Primary Residence Act requires the federal government, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to consider purchase offers from only those who plan to use the property as their primary residence for the first 15 days that the properties are listed. After that time period, the seller is allowed to consider any offer.
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Loebsack Wrote to President, Urging a Speedy Release of Funds for Iowa Families and Seniors
January 26, 2010 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - January 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) announces $4,847,522 for home heating assistance to aid Iowa families and seniors who are struggling in the current economic crisis. Congressman Loebsack is an avid supporter of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and urged President Obama to quickly release these funds.
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