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Lawmakers Struggle to Stem Foreclosure Fiasco

Congressional lawmakers scramble to come up with quick fix to the foreclosure fiasco that has threatened the economic recovery and thrown a monkey wrench into their re-election campaigns.Up to 40 States Plan Foreclosure Data Inquiry

 

U.S. Economy Is Better, Not Cured

Two years ago, the housing virus passed into the banking system -- and the Fed and ECB rushed to administer medicine. Although the patient may be out of danger, he isn't healthy yet, David Wessel writes.

 

U.S. housing starts jump in May, inflation muted

U.S. housing starts jump in May, inflation muted

New U.S. housing starts and permits surged in May from record lows, while producer prices rose at a slower pace despite higher gasoline prices, boosting prospects for the economy's recovery from recession.

 

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