Washington Post – Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.), chairman of the Senate banking committee, introduced a revised bill on Monday to overhaul financial regulation that included compromises forged with Republicans in recent months but fell short of winning endorsement from conservatives, including members in his own party.
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Law expands aid for homeowners facing foreclosure, creates new protections for renters in foreclosed buildings
BROCKTON – Saturday, August 7, 2010 – Continuing the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to keep people in their homes and stabilize neighborhoods across the Commonwealth, Governor Deval Patrick today signed into law a package of comprehensive foreclosure initiatives. The legislation, “An Act Relative to Mortgage Foreclosures,” expands help for homeowners facing possible foreclosure, creates new protections for tenants renting apartments in foreclosed buildings and establishes mortgage fraud as a crime.
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Lieutenant Governor Murray highlights completion of 18 month Regional Network Pilot Program; Funds targeted to transform service delivery fort at-risk residents
WORCESTER – Thursday, September 23, 2010 – Continuing the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to ending homelessness in Massachusetts, Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray today announced $1.56 million in funds to support the Administration’s Regional Networks Program. At an event to commemorate the completion of the 18-month pilot program, Lieutenant Governor Murray was joined by members of seven local United Way chapters in Massachusetts, who are partnering with the Administration to provide $560,000 of the $1.56 million that will help sustain the state’s ten Regional Networks Programs.
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