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ROSKAM, KIRK HOLD ECONOMIC RECOVERY HEARING
Nov 24, 2008
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With the start of the 111th Congress and the first term of President-elect Obama less than two months away, U.S. Representatives Mark Kirk and Peter Roskam held an ad-hoc economic recovery hearing today to discuss actions to address the nation's financial crisis. The representatives heard testimony...
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ROSKAM ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORK ON BIPARTISAN PANEL ADVANCES
Aug 1, 2008
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) issued the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee reported favorably last night HR 6078, the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act of 2008:
“I am pleased that our committee has taken a step toward addressing th...
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That sinking feeling
Jul 28, 2008
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It shouldn't be hard for Chicago and Illinois to turn the humongous housing bill that passed the U.S. House last week into a pot of gold for their cronies and themselves.
Even a naif like me could figure out how to convert to personal use Chicago and Illinois' share—yet to be determined—of the $4...
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ROSKAM VOTES AGAINST BLANK CHECK FOR BUSH ADMINISTRATION
Jul 23, 2008
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today voted against H.R. 3221, citing a lack of oversight of funds that will be made available to the Bush Administration as Congress raises the federal debt limit by $800 billion while also citing tax increase provisions that give Illinois’ Governor Rod Blagojevic...
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Ask Roskam: Social Security, Expanding Your Small Business, Mortgage Payments
Jun 17, 2008
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Throughout my first term in Congress I have regularly used conference calls, local town hall meetings and events throughout the district to communicate directly with my constituents.
While these are very effective communication tools, I can’t always get to everyone who wants to ask a question.&nb...
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Seminar offers advice to avoid home foreclosure
Mar 15, 2008
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The more people know, the better off they are, especially during a mortgage crisis.
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-6th District, of Wheaton hosted a housing seminar Feb. 20 at Lake Park High School in Roselle featuring representatives from various housing organizations offering information and insight t...
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Lenders Move to Stem Foreclosure Tide
Feb 13, 2008
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In an unprecedented move to stabilize an increasingly volatile housing market, the federal government and six of the nation's largest mortgage lenders announced a plan Tuesday to give homeowners another chance to keep their home out of foreclosure.
Under the new initiative named Project Lifeline, ...
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ROSKAM PROVIDES TAX RELIEF FOR DISTRESSED HOUSING MARKET
Oct 4, 2007
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today released the following statement after passage of H.R. 3648, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act:
“As a father of four, I understand how fuel costs, healthcare costs and rising mortgage rates are increasing the financial pressure on Chicagoland famili...
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ROSKAM VOTES FOR HELPFUL REFORMS TO SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM
Jul 13, 2007
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) today released the following statement regarding his vote on H.R. 1851, the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA):
“I was pleased to be a part of the work of this Congress in reforming the Section 8 voucher program. Section 8 has become overly complex and burdens...
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ROSKAM STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTING HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS
Jun 25, 2007
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Congressman Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) issued the following statement today to highlight resources to help keep homeowners out of foreclosure:
“In the past 6 months, we have seen some of the shine come off the housing market across the nation. Subprime lending has shaken the foundation under many hom...
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