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Stop Senate Republicans From Stalling Efforts to Prevent Foreclosures
Target: U.S. Senate RepublicansSponsored by: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Millions of Americans are losing their homes in the worst foreclosure crisis in recent memory, and the Bush Republicans in Washington are content to sit on their hands.
That's not good enough for the American people, so Democrats are doing everything we can to rush federal assistance to people devastated by the mortgage crisis. But again, George Bush threatened to veto House legislation to provide immediate assistance to those in need.
You can help us show our opponents that the American people are serious about solving these problems. Please sign our petition and join our efforts today.
That's not good enough for the American people, so Democrats are doing everything we can to rush federal assistance to people devastated by the mortgage crisis. But again, George Bush threatened to veto House legislation to provide immediate assistance to those in need.
You can help us show our opponents that the American people are serious about solving these problems. Please sign our petition and join our efforts today.
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# 250:
9:20 am PDT, May 10,
Roby LaPorte, California
Our economy is on the very brink of recession and foreclosure rates have nearly doubled in the last year. Over 2 million Americans are at risk of losing their homes and losing their grip on the American Dream. Yet Senate Republicans are doing nothing to address the foreclosure crisis. These foreclosures hurt us all. They damage an already teetering economy in a downward spiral of falling home values and decreased tax bases, and they put our friends and neighbors out of their homes. We can't afford to sit around and wait for these issues to sort themselves out. We, the undersigned, urge Senate Republicans to stop obstructing the Democrats' efforts to prevent foreclosures. Democrats have united around a few core principles that should be a part of any plan to address this critical issue: We would rush emergency federal foreclosure prevention resources to nonprofit housing groups that are on the frontlines, fighting to keep families in their homes. Our plan would provide even more funding to city and state agencies working to help borrowers save their houses. Senate Democrats would enact tough new government oversight to end predatory lending. Finally, our plan would provide new assistance to creditworthy homeowners who need help refinancing now, before they get caught in the mortgage crunch. These common sense solutions aren't radical, they're just what's necessary. We won't accept any more obstructionism. Americans are losing their homes and they need help. view more view less
Our economy is on the very brink of recession and foreclosure rates have nearly doubled in the last year. Over 2 million Americans are at risk of losing their homes and losing their grip on the American Dream. Yet Senate Republicans are doing nothing to address the foreclosure crisis. These foreclosures hurt us all. They damage an already teetering economy in a downward spiral of falling home values and decreased tax bases, and they put our friends and neighbors out of their homes. We can't afford to sit around and wait for these issues to sort themselves out. We, the undersigned, urge Senate Republicans to stop obstructing the Democrats' efforts to prevent foreclosures. Democrats have united around a few core principles that should be a part of any plan to address this critical issue: We would rush emergency federal foreclosure prevention resources to nonprofit housing groups that are on the frontlines, fighting to keep families in their homes. Our plan would provide even more funding to city and state agencies working to help borrowers save their houses. Senate Democrats would enact tough new government oversight to end predatory lending. Finally, our plan would provide new assistance to creditworthy homeowners who need help refinancing now, before they get caught in the mortgage crunch. These common sense solutions aren't radical, they're just what's necessary. We won't accept any more obstructionism. Americans are losing their homes and they need help. view more view less
# 249:
9:19 am PDT, May 10,
Gary Wisby, Illinois
# 248:
9:18 am PDT, May 10,
Lawrence Jones, South Carolina
# 247:
9:17 am PDT, May 10,
Peter and Hilma Towell, Michigan
It is hard to drive down any street and see for sale and foreclosure signs in yards.Why isn't something being done"How much longer will it take to admit there is a coming depression in this country?Democrats do not have any more guts than the republicans.Mrs.Pelosi has been a complete failure in her seat .
It is hard to drive down any street and see for sale and foreclosure signs in yards.Why isn't something being done"How much longer will it take to admit there is a coming depression in this country?Democrats do not have any more guts than the republicans.Mrs.Pelosi has been a complete failure in her seat .
# 246:
9:17 am PDT, May 10,
Ken Hittel, New York
# 245:
9:15 am PDT, May 10,
Amanda Kight, Washington
# 244:
9:14 am PDT, May 10,
Alicia Smith, Illinois
# 243:
9:11 am PDT, May 10,
J.C. Honeycutt, North Carolina
I work for an insurance company and have seen the results of the mortgage crisis first-hand: in neighborhoods destabilized by foreclosures and, worse, in homes damaged by vandalism or destroyed by arson. It's true that speculators in the homeowners market helped fuel the crash; but Sen. Frank's bill excludes those owners and restricts help to those who really need and deserve it.
I work for an insurance company and have seen the results of the mortgage crisis first-hand: in neighborhoods destabilized by foreclosures and, worse, in homes damaged by vandalism or destroyed by arson. It's true that speculators in the homeowners market helped fuel the crash; but Sen. Frank's bill excludes those owners and restricts help to those who really need and deserve it.
# 242:
9:10 am PDT, May 10,
Bonnie Gorman, Massachusetts
# 241:
9:10 am PDT, May 10,
Name not displayed, California
# 240:
9:10 am PDT, May 10,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 239:
9:08 am PDT, May 10,
Cerise Mclaren, California
# 238:
9:07 am PDT, May 10,
Dan Uncles, Delaware
# 237:
9:07 am PDT, May 10,
Christopher Stroop, California
# 236:
9:06 am PDT, May 10,
Margaret Sterling, Virginia
# 235:
9:04 am PDT, May 10,
Ronald Smith, Pennsylvania
# 234:
9:03 am PDT, May 10,
Wendy Walters, New York
# 233:
8:56 am PDT, May 10,
Lisa Hoch, Wisconsin
Don't you people have homes??? Don't you care about those less wealthy than you??? Show it!
Don't you people have homes??? Don't you care about those less wealthy than you??? Show it!
# 232:
8:56 am PDT, May 10,
Dave Kisor, California
For many members of congress, the primary job is to hold onto their job, no matter what. If the public good happens to fall into that zone, then it's just gratis, otherwise most of you are absolutely worthless and should be removed from office in irons.
For many members of congress, the primary job is to hold onto their job, no matter what. If the public good happens to fall into that zone, then it's just gratis, otherwise most of you are absolutely worthless and should be removed from office in irons.
# 231:
8:53 am PDT, May 10,
Caitlin Reed, Ohio
# 230:
8:53 am PDT, May 10,
Ruth Guzman, Washington D.C.
# 229:
8:52 am PDT, May 10,
Gina Talbot, Texas
# 228:
8:50 am PDT, May 10,
John Bazluke, Florida
# 227:
8:50 am PDT, May 10,
StarSailorCat Wheeler, California
# 226:
8:49 am PDT, May 10,
Heather Richey, Nebraska
# 225:
8:49 am PDT, May 10,
Donald Shaw, New York
# 224:
8:48 am PDT, May 10,
Jeff Gallo, New York
# 223:
8:48 am PDT, May 10,
Karolyn Johnson, New Jersey
Shame on the Republicans for their obstructing this crisis. Help people stay in their homes.
Shame on the Republicans for their obstructing this crisis. Help people stay in their homes.
# 222:
8:47 am PDT, May 10,
Karen Alcorn, Ohio
Does anyone care anymore? It seems that everyone is out just for their selves.You have jobs and money so it doesnt matter to you. Think outside your own box for once and try to help those of us that are less fortunate.
Does anyone care anymore? It seems that everyone is out just for their selves.You have jobs and money so it doesnt matter to you. Think outside your own box for once and try to help those of us that are less fortunate.
# 221:
8:47 am PDT, May 10,
Greg Hoffman, Montana
# 220:
8:46 am PDT, May 10,
Beth Julian, Pennsylvania
# 219:
8:45 am PDT, May 10,
Marcella Elmer-Garcia, Maine
It's DISGUSTING to think that too many of our Senators really don't represent US anymore, but only their pocketbooks. Why WOULD the Senate obstruct efforts to prevent foreclosures WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS? What do you stand to gain? Certainly not our votes.
It's DISGUSTING to think that too many of our Senators really don't represent US anymore, but only their pocketbooks. Why WOULD the Senate obstruct efforts to prevent foreclosures WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS? What do you stand to gain? Certainly not our votes.
# 218:
8:44 am PDT, May 10,
Name not displayed, California
# 217:
8:43 am PDT, May 10,
Jennifer Hughes, New York
# 216:
8:42 am PDT, May 10,
Elza Eggens, Netherlands
# 215:
8:42 am PDT, May 10,
Fred Louis, Connecticut
# 214:
8:39 am PDT, May 10,
Richard N Huff, Indiana
# 212:
8:38 am PDT, May 10,
MEREDITH KELLEY, California
# 211:
8:38 am PDT, May 10,
Robert Campbell, Kentucky
# 210:
8:37 am PDT, May 10,
Donna Adkins, North Carolina
# 209:
8:37 am PDT, May 10,
Richard Orr, Pennsylvania
# 208:
8:34 am PDT, May 10,
Saulo Bayas, New York
# 207:
8:31 am PDT, May 10,
TODD WILSON, Illinois
# 206:
8:31 am PDT, May 10,
Judy Frank, Pennsylvania
# 205:
8:29 am PDT, May 10,
Frederick G. Langan, Colorado
# 204:
8:26 am PDT, May 10,
Carmen Mcclenon, Missouri
Millions of homes are being lost and equally as many residents are being displaced. Stop the gluttony of banks and other lenders from making these huge triple profits on our homes. We can buy a car for almost what some pay for homes in 3-5 years so why does it take thirty years too pay for ahouse?
Millions of homes are being lost and equally as many residents are being displaced. Stop the gluttony of banks and other lenders from making these huge triple profits on our homes. We can buy a car for almost what some pay for homes in 3-5 years so why does it take thirty years too pay for ahouse?
# 203:
8:22 am PDT, May 10,
Ron Olson, Nevada
# 202:
8:17 am PDT, May 10,
Elizabeth McGovern, Massachusetts
# 201:
8:16 am PDT, May 10,
Larry Roberts, California
Please help the little people who have worked hard for their homes and need help to retain them. It you will bail out corporations then you can help the people who vote and pay taxes.
Please help the little people who have worked hard for their homes and need help to retain them. It you will bail out corporations then you can help the people who vote and pay taxes.