House Proceeding 05-07-09 on May 7th, 2009 :: 1:34:00 to 1:36:00
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Judy Biggert: counseling resources they mr. chairman, i reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentlewo mrs. biggert: i claim the time in opposition to the amendment even though i'm not opposed to the amendment. the chair: the gentlewoman is recognized for five minutes. mrs. biggert: thank you.

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Speech By: Judy Biggert

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Judy Biggert: actually i do rise in support of the gentleman from california's amendment which gives the h.u.d. secretary the option of prioritizing funding for h.u.d. certified housing counseling enties located in areas experiencing high foreclosure rates. i think as was said we really have to look at the resources that we have and make sure that

1:34:42 to 1:35:02( Edit History Discussion )

Judy Biggert: they are going to be ud in a veryer well thought out area. so i support it and i'd also like to thank ranking member bachus for his earlier amendment to title 4 to dedicate housing counseling funds to help owners

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Judy Biggert: -- homeowners avoid fraudulent foreclosure rescue scams. both amendments strengthen title 4. as the author of the title 4 of the bill which is the same as my bill, h.r. 47, i cannot emphasize enough the importance of housing counseling, especially when it comes to helping homeowners in trouble my congressional district, h.u.d. certified housing

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Judy Biggert: counselors have the patience, expertise, and experience to help homeowners at the end of thr rope. these counselors have been a lifeline to struggling families often helping families get their budget in order, improve communications with a lender or server, and most importantly help save their homes. so many of the problems out there could have been avoided if

1:35:48 to 1:36:00( Edit History Discussion )

Judy Biggert: consumers secure this kind of financial literacy before signing on the dotted line for a mortgage. they would be armed with the ability to make better decisions about a mortgage.