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Federal Debt Limit and Housing Bill
2008-07-21T07:43:30-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZjNhXC8yMDY0MTEtMDMtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Michael Crittenden talked about the debate over whether the housing bill that includes the financial assistance package for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae should be exempt from the federal debt limit. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
Treasury Secretary Paulson has sought to exempt the plan from the debt limit, though House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) has said this assistance would be counted against the debt limit. The House is expected to consider the housing bill this week.
Michael Crittenden talked about the debate over whether the housing bill that includes the financial assistance package for Freddie Mac and…
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Michael Crittenden talked about the debate over whether the housing bill that includes the financial assistance package for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae should be exempt from the federal debt limit. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
Treasury Secretary Paulson has sought to exempt the plan from the debt limit, though House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) has said this assistance would be counted against the debt limit. The House is expected to consider the housing bill this week. close
Treasury Secretary Paulson has sought to exempt the plan from the debt limit, though House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) has said this assistance would be counted against the debt limit. The House is expected to consider the housing bill this week.
Michael Crittenden talked about the debate over whether the housing bill that includes the financial assistance package for Freddie Mac and… read more
Michael Crittenden talked about the debate over whether the housing bill that includes the financial assistance package for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae should be exempt from the federal debt limit. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
Treasury Secretary Paulson has sought to exempt the plan from the debt limit, though House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) has said this assistance would be counted against the debt limit. The House is expected to consider the housing bill this week. close
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