The U.S. Senate approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Al Franken that would create an office to investigate complaints by homeowners who believe their mortgage handlers are breaking the law. The amendment would create an Office of the Homeowner Advocate using money from the TARP program. “This victory means help for the many Minnesotans who are in danger of losing their homes through no fault of their own,” said Franken. “These families are doing their best in a tough economy that they didn’t create. And they need to know there’s someone who has their back when they’re trying to navigate...
