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By the Numbers: Senate considers Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009

Consumer Reports News: March 11, 2009 09:39 AM

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Number of the Senate bill known as the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, which is designed to not only allow homeowners to stay in their homes and pay off their loans but also prevent more foreclosures. Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of the Home & Garden blog and Consumer Reports, and other organizations are calling for the Senate to pass the bill; the House of Representatives passed a similar bill last week. Learn more about the bill on DefendYourDollars.org, and if you're having trouble paying your mortgage, avoid these scams and learn how to get help.


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