Randy Miller blames the financial crisis on the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 in his letter of March 25. In blaming the Democrats for the CRA, he seems to be unaware that the first George Bush signed a bill strengthening enforcement of its provisions. Even so, there is no way for any banker to be fined, let alone jailed, for violations. ...more

April 2, 2009

Nonprofit groups are battling the Bush administration's attempt to kill programs that allow homebuyers lacking money for a down payment to get funds from sellers that are channeled through charities. ...more

June 27, 2008

President Bush, acknowledging that the country is suffering through a period of economic uncertainty, on Monday called on Congress to do more to help people and businesses hurt by the housing slump and credit crunch. ...more

February 12, 2008

The House on Tuesday approved a plan to expand federal backing of mortgages in hopes of helping struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure. ...more

September 19, 2007