May 11, 2008: House Approves Legislation to Address Housing Crisis

Over the last several months, consumer spending and consumer confidence have been depressed by the housing crisis. Indeed, the ...Read more

May 4, 2008: Procurement Conference Explains Federal Contracting Process

In order to make it easier for firms to learn about government business opportunities, each year I join forces ...Read more

May 14, 2008: Skelton Praises House Passage of Farm Bill, Urges President to Reconsider His Veto Threat

     WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO) announced today that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved H.R. ...Read more

May 9, 2008: Skelton Unveils Updated Web Site

     WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ike Skelton’s (D-MO) web site, http://www.house.gov/skelton/, has been updated with a new, user-friendly look ...Read more

For the week of May 11, 2008

House Approves Legislation to Address Housing Crisis

Over the last several months, consumer spending and consumer confidence have been depressed by the housing crisis. Indeed, the economic woes that began with a sub-prime mortgage crisis and housing slump have oozed into other areas of our nation’s vast economy. While borrowers in our country must certainly bear a great deal of responsibility when it comes to financial planning, the government can and must carefully examine the impact of soaring mortgage foreclosures on the whole U.S. economy and provide real solutions for the American people. ...Read more

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