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Released: August 18, 2010

U.S. role at heart of housing debate

Source: Zachary A. Goldfarb, Washington Post (Free Registration)

Top Obama administration officials opened a conference on the future of housing by making clear Tuesday they are considering a limited range of options that would reduce but not eliminate the government’s role as a provider of funding for home loans.

Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner, while promising “fundamental reform,” said the government must continue to play a role in insuring new home loans.

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