Bankers must be held accountable for their actionsMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:36PMDon't believe the officials who say we must rush to settle with these wrongdoers for the sake of the economy, writes Paul Krugman.
Holding bankers accountable for their actionsMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:13PMThe failure to seek real mortgage relief early in the Obama administration is one reason we still have 9 percent unemployment, writes Paul Krugman. The arguments that officials are reportedly making for a quick, bank-friendly settlement of the mortgage-abuse scandal don't make sense.
Sunnyside Grower Suing John DeereMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:27AMA lawsuit has been filed in Washington state against John Deere alleging that the equipment maker’s lending unit fraudulently issued $2 billion in senior unsecured debt under the U.S. government’s emergency liquidity program enacted during the financial crisis.
Jean Quan: Strong Neighborhoods Are Safe NeighborhoodsMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:57AMIn Oakland, California, neighbors are organizing block by block to improve schools and make our communities safer. We're taking the fight for better communities to some of the most difficult neighborhoods -- and we are making progress.
Diocese of Honolulu tackles affordable housing projectSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:39AMThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu is moving forward with its Homeless Affordable Housing Plan, which aims to provide 720 living units for the poor by the end of 2013, spokesman Patrick Downes said.
MMI Offers Homeowners Help in Facing Foreclosure CrisisThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:07PMAs homeowners continue struggling with foreclosures and mortgage defaults, Money Management International , the nation's largest nonprofit, full-service credit counseling agency, is reminding consumers of the many tools and financial education resources available to help fight back against foreclosure and keep their piece of the American Dream.
Threat to American dream of home ownership devastating for minoritiesMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:08PMAs the economic downturn continues to plague employment, education and every other aspect of American living, including housing, it is imperative to note the ongoing loss of wealth in communities of color wrought by the loss of homeownership through foreclosures and loan modification scams.
Federal government to help direct Detroit's rebuildingFriday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:00AMHUD Secretary Shaun Donovan will announce a plan Monday to embed in Detroit officials from at least three federal departments to lend expertise to Mayor Dave Bing's effort to improve the city.
Foreclosure aid revampedFriday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:23AMGov't to ease foreclosure rules for unemployed.