Turning Around Our Economy:
Democrats Keep Fighting For Change

February 29, 2008 - Democratic Senators Byron Dorgan, Debbie Stabenow and Sherrod Brown held a press conference today to highlight Republicans' blockage of a plan to help keep thousands of homeowners in their homes and aid struggling communities across the country. The President and Bush Republicans have again chosen the status quo over urgently needed change, and sided with the big bankers over struggling families.

"At a time when we're trying to turn our economy around, it makes no sense to turn our backs on those who could lose their homes," Dorgan said. "It is time for this legislation that will keep people in their homes, stabilize our communities, and strengthen our nation's economy." Said Brown,"This is a much needed response to the foreclosure crisis that grips our country." Stabenow added, "Too many middle-class families across our country are faced with the prospect of losing their home - their piece of the American dream. That's why Democrats put forward a plan that offers real solutions to the crisis facing our nation. While Republicans continue to block this critical legislation, the housing crisis continues to devastate families, communities and our entire economy." Senate Democrats believe we need a bold and comprehensive solution to turn around this housing crisis - not half-measures that tinker around the edges. Read more.

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