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Rescusing the American Economy: Mortgages Are Troubled Assets

By Andrew Jakabovics | November 18, 2008

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson came out last Tuesday with a revised version of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Andrew Jakabovics explains why Paulson's new version is wrong, and why the plan should do more to help troubled homeowners.

 

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