ACORN and Allies take Action to Help Fight Foreclosures in Houston
On July 23 in Houston, over a hundred people joined former Senator John Edwards and local elected officials for an ACORN-sponsored round-table discussion and press conference focusing on the mortgage and foreclosure crisis and what can be done to help Texas families. Texas has been plagued by extremely high foreclosure rates – with over 50,000 new foreclosure filings this year. ACORN has offered a number of proposals to help staunch the mortgage crisis, including better regulation of mortgage brokers, slowing down the foreclosure process, and increased mediation and counseling prior to the purchase of a home. The event combined policy ideas such as these with personal testimonials, emphasizing the broad impact of foreclosures and the need to take action now.
“John Edwards Stops in Houston” (NewsRadio 740 Houtson)
