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.
