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Scott and Caroline Schmauderer know all the acronyms and the nitty-gritty details of the federal government's various programs to help homeowners like themselves, whose plans were derailed by the housing bust.
They read up on loan modifications, but they aren't behind on their mortgage payments, so they don't qualify for one.
They rattle off the requirements of the federal government's refinancing program, but their loan isn't owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, so again they don't qualify.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster voted for legislation to end tax giveaways for companies that ship jobs overseas. Foster voted for the Democratic-backed provision which would end corporate giveaways by ending "corporate inversions," a process corporations have used to avoid paying U.S. taxes by reincorporating as a "foreign" company.
Washington, DC – Last night, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the House floor to advocate for increased funding for the Department of Energy's Office of Science.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Full text of Foster's speech is below:
I rise today to offer an amendment to increase overall spending for Department of Energy's Office of Science.
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the House of Representatives passed an amendment, proposed by Congressman Rush Holt (NJ-12) and Bill Foster (IL-11), to restore the National Undergraduate Fellowship Program (NUF) at the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations Act for 2015 was adopted by voice vote.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the House floor to recognize Illinois Veteran of the Month, Hershel Luckinbill of Montgomery, IL.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Full text of Foster's speech is below:
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Herschel Luckinbill of Montgomery, IL as the Illinois Veteran of the Month for June, 2014.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Bill Foster joined 163 other Member of Congress in calling on Speaker Boehner to bring legislation to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the dangerously mentally ill to the floor for a vote.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the House floor to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Full text of Foster's speech is below:
Thank you madam speaker.
I rise today to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – one of the greatest legislative achievements in the history of our country.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster cosponsored the Protect American Jobs and Exports Act of 2014, legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States for seven years. If Congress fails to reauthorize the Bank by September 30th, 200,000 American jobs will be in jeopardy.
Aurora, IL – On Monday, June 30, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Congressman Bill Foster's staff will be holding mobile office hours at the Plainfield Village Hall. All 11th District residents needing assistance are welcome to attend.
"I am committed to serving residents throughout the 11th Congressional District, and bringing my team to them," said Foster. "My staff has been able to assist hundreds of people, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars being returned to individuals from the federal government."
Washington, DC – This Sunday, June 22, will mark the 70th anniversary of the GI Bill, which has given returning veterans a hand up with educational benefits, home loans and other services. The GI Bill has been one of the most successful pieces of legislation in our country's history, growing our economy and helping veterans assimilate into civilian life. However, one glitch in the law is causing veterans to be denied the benefits they deserve.