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(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) today urged students and parents to consolidate federal student loans before July 1, 2006, when interest rates on outstanding loans are expected to rise to the highest rate in six years. Consolidation enables students and parents to combine their separate loans into one loan and lock in a low fixed interest rate, saving borrowers thousands of dollars over the life of their loans.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Dallas and Capital One in the Sunnyside area of Houston, TX, for the announcement of eight grant awards totaling $2 million to assist low-income persons in their pursuit of homeownership throughout the Texas and Louisiana region.
(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a member of the House Financial Services Committee voted in favor of HR 1461, the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act, which changes the oversight structure of Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs). The bill received overwhelming support from the committee, passing by a vote of 65 to 5.
(Washington, DC)--Yesterday, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) was named to the House Financial Services Committee. After the official swearing-in ceremony that took place Tuesday, the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee moved quickly with member committee assignments. This committee will help address a multitude of challenges facing the Ninth District.
"It will allow me to continue to fight against discriminatory practices that have plagued urban communities for decades," Congressman Al Green said.