Posted on 08/25/2011 6:54:45 AM PDT by Chunga85
After being pushed off a national panel of state attorneys general looking into subprime mortgage abuses, Eric Scheiderman is basically telling the guys who ousted him where they can file their briefs.
As we noted in Wake-Up Call, Reuters reported that Schneiderman, a Democrat in his first term as AG, "has voiced concerns over a proposed settlement between major banks and a coalition of federal and state officials over claims of foreclosure abuses. He has come under increasing pressure to approve the deal."
Schneiderman is certainly framing himself as the good guy in this situation -- someone who wants to delve deeply into mortgage irregularities instead of simply reaching a fast settlement and getting the whole thing over with.
In an email to campaign supporters today, which came with the subject line "Standing Up For You," he wrote:
"You might have been following the latest developments related to the national settlement of the mortgage probe, including this story in today's Huffington Post about our tough fight for a comprehensive resolution to this crisis.
"Let me tell you directly: I am deeply committed to pursuing a full investigation into the misconduct that led to the collapse of America's housing market, and to seeking a resolution that gives homeowners meaningful relief, allows the housing market to begin to recover, and gets our economy moving again.
(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...
Tom Miller - 1305 E. Walnut Street Des Moines IA 50319 Phone: 515-281-5164 Fax: 515-281-4209 webteam@ag.state.ia.us
Andrew Cuomo ran HUD during the 1990s and helped create this mess that we’re in. He doesn’t want his dirty laundry being aired by an ambitious AG.
Another item of proof that government is captured by the large banks.
This is getting ridiculous.
All the contact info for Schneiderman is at this link to 4closurefraud.
They’ll catch him with a hooker in 5...4....3...2....
This article is from a Socialist web site that doesn't have any love for obama and sometimes, despite the "Socialism Uber Alles" slant, digs up some interesting stuff.
Obama administration moves to quash state investigations of Wall Street banks
I hope others do the same.
Miller - Phone: 515-281-5164
Schneiderman - Phone: 800-771-7755
I did not vote for Schneiderman - but called and thanked him for his work on this.
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