PHOTO: Listening to Southwest Washington Residents Affected by the Mortgage Crisis
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Today I held a housing roundtable in Spokane with experts from housing authorities, banks, mortgage companies, homebuilders, realtors and individuals who have been personally affected by the mortgage crisis.
I heard heartbreaking testimony from Louise Stamper, who lost her house after enduring a serious accident. She provided a compelling story of how difficult it is for the working poor to keep their homes if any unforseen expenses arise.
Monday, March 24, 2008
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