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Reforming the Regulation of Government-Sponsored Enterprises in the 110th Congress

This report provides background on the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) reform issue, summarizes the provisions of H.R. 3221 and the Senate Banking Committee bill.

Date: July 1, 2008

Creator: Jickling, Mark; Murphy, Edward V. & Weiss, N. E.

Item Type: Report

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Housing Issues in the 110th Congress

This report examines housing-related issues that have become prominent in the 110th Congress. Possibly the most visible issue is the prevalence of subprime loans and growing mortgage default and foreclosure rates. Congress has responded with numerous hearings and legislative proposals both to change the way in which the lending and home-buying industry is regulated and to assist borrowers who are facing default and foreclosure.

Date: November 1, 2007

Creator: Perl, Libby; McCarty, Maggie; Foote, Bruce E.; Boyd, Eugene; Getter, Darryl E.; Jackson, Pamela J. et al.