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Dodd Announces Launch of Hope for Homeowners Program

October 1, 2008

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, today announced the enactment of the HOPE for Homeowners program, a voluntary initiative to help distressed borrowers refinance their mortgages.  HOPE for Homeowners was established as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), comprehensive housing legislation that Senator Dodd authored along with Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) and Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA).  HERA was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush in July.

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( published in: Banking | Business | Children & Families | Economic Security for Individuals and Working Families | Housing | Media Center | Press Releases and Statements | The Economy )

Have You Claimed Your Tax Rebate Check?

If you are a Senior Citizen or a Veteran with a disability, you may still be eligible for a rebate check from the IRS ranging from $300-$1,200.

In order to receive your rebate check, you must file a 2007 tax return form by OCTOBER 15, 2008 even if you do not normally file a tax return.

You are eligible for a rebate check if:

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