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calculatedriskblog.com - 2/15/2009
Axelrod: Housing Plan to be Announced Wednesday
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From the WSJ: Axelrod: Obama Has 'Solid' Housing Plan Speaking on "Fox News Sunday," senior adviser David Axelrod said the plan that President Barack Obama plans to announce on Wednesday will aim to provide immediate help to homeowners who are "right on the edge" of foreclosure, and ultimately ...
politico.com - 2/15/2009
Axelrod punts on fairness doctrine
— politico.com — Toward the end of David Axelrod's interview on Fox News Sunday, Chris Wallace jumped into a lightning... round of hot-button issues. There, Wallace asked the top adviser about an issue making the rounds on both conservative and liberal radio shows, ... (more) Axelrod punts on fairness doctrine

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clivecrook.theatlantic.com - 2/20/2009
Some thoughts on the housing plan
— clivecrook.theatlantic.com — The administration's housing plan seems well thought out. All three parts address clear weaknesses in the present... arrangements. The refinancing element, aimed at borrowers in good standing, allows Fannie and Freddie to refinance loans where the ... (more) Some thoughts on the housing plan
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washingtonpost.com - 2/12/2009
Voices of Power: Axelrod Defends Handling of Bailout Plan
— washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Voices of Power: Axelrod Defends Handling of Bailout Plan

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Eschaton:  Raising Home Values

The Moderate Voice:  Next up: Auto Bailout Talks 2.0

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Raising Home Values
Eschaton — Raising Home Values Except for ameliorating the negative externalities caused by foreclosures on neighboring properties, "raising home values" really shouldn't be a policy goal.

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Eschaton — Raising Home Values Except for ameliorating the negative externalities caused by foreclosures on neighboring properties, "raising home values" really shouldn't be a policy goal.

Next up: Auto Bailout Talks 2.0
The Moderate Voice — The stimulus battle is done and in the books. The next mega-issue is the banks. Increasingly, the chorus for nationalization of some form is picking up pace. A prominent Republican, Lindsay Graham just added his voice to the call for, at least, considering nationalization. And of course, the housing issue looms in the background; Obama will offer some plans (or plans for plans) on Wednesday. But a golden oldie - the automotive industry’s problems - will re-emerge on Tuesday. According to the December auto bailout deal, GM and ...

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