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Secretary Preston and Governor Schwarzenegger announce $105 million for affordable housing and community development in California
August 19, 2008 Posted by California Real Estate
WASHINGTON - August 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the California State Program will receive more than $105 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing in the GoldenState.
Stevens Votes in Support of Housing Relief Package with Amendment Promoting Renewable Energy Development
August 11, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Senate today passed housing stimulus legislation (H.R. 3221) designed to provide tax breaks to certain underperforming companies and for purchasing foreclosed homes. The Foreclosure Prevention Act includes a provision co-sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that extends tax incentives […]
REP. Loebsack Offers Amendment to the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection ACT of 2008
July 31, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Amendment Will Require Study of Flood Risks on Bridges
Washington, D.C. - Jul 23 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack offered an amendment during House debate of the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008, H.R. 3999. The Congressman’s amendment, which was approved by voice vote, will revise the bill to require the Secretary of Transportation […]
NAR Statement on President Signing Housing Bill
July 30, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Richard F. Gaylord:
“The National Association of Realtors® and its 1.2 million members commend President George W. Bush for his quick action in signing the housing stimulus bill today.
REALTORS Hail Housing Bill
July 25, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
Washington, Today’s passage of The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 by the House of Representatives will help bring stability to the housing market and stem the rising rate of foreclosures, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
REALTORS Pledge Support to Finalize Housing Stimulus Bill
July 15, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008. The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan housing stimulus bill that “is a big step toward helping people buy and keep their homes,” said National Association of Realtors® President Dick Gaylord. The Senate action moves a housing stimulus package closer to law, which would help bring stability to the housing market […]
Senate Moves Forward on Road Home Tax Relief
July 4, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
Housing bill includes tax relief provisions for Gulf CoastWASHINGTON — The United States Senate today to move forward on a housing bill that includes a provision authored by Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., to provide $1.3 billion in tax relief to Gulf Coast homeowners and businesses recovering from the 2005 hurricanes. The Senate voted 83-to-9 […]
Fact Sheet: Helping Responsible Homeowners Across America
July 1, 2008 Posted by Arkansas Real Estate
Helping Responsible Homeowners Across America Congress Must Pass Responsible Legislation To Help American Families Stay In Their Homes
Today, President Bush will visit North Little Rock, Arkansas, and participate in a roundtable discussion with counselors and individuals who have been helped by the Family Service Agency’s Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS).
Congressman Kanjorski, Mayor Rockovich Unveil $650,000 Grant: Plans for conversion of former school site to affordable housing get boost
July 1, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
West Hazleton Borough, PA, July 1, 2008 - Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) and West Hazleton Mayor Mark Rockovich today announced the final piece of funding needed to convert the old E. A. Encke Elementary School site to a new affordable housing complex serving the elderly.
Stevens Bolsters Fleet and Improves Housing for Coast Guard in Homeland Security Bill
June 26, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
Legislation Also Protects Aviators and Provides for Rural Firefighters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which includes a series of provisions secured for Alaska by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). Senator Stevens, the most senior Republican on the Committee, worked with Senators from both parties […]
