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Udall to introduce bill that would level playing field for advanced biofuels
U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) on August 8 announced his plans to introduce bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate that would help level the playing field for advanced biofuels like algae by reforming the Renewable Fuels Standard to make it more technology neutral. Udall will introduce the bill with Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) …. Read more >>
HUD secretary announces disaster assistance for Wyoming storm victims
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan on July 28 announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the state of Wyoming and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms flooding and landslides during May, June, and July. Read more >>
Feinstein cosponsors bill to boost weak housing market
Maintains higher limits for federally insured loans to help housing market, economic recovery
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) this week joined Sens. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) in introducing a bipartisan bill—the Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011–that will allow the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) and the Veterans Administration (VA) to insure home loans at their current maximum levels for an additional two years …. Read more >>
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