House Proceeding 03-05-09 on Mar 5th, 2009 :: 1:09:05 to 1:10:25
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1:09:01 to 1:09:21( Edit History Discussion )

Zoe Lofgren: bankruptcy. however, because the amendment before us does restore at least a limited requirement for counseling, i support it and i reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gen reserves. the gentleman from michigan. mr. peters: i'd like to yield my time to the gentlewoman from california for one minute. the chair: the gentlelady om california is recognized for one minute.

1:09:05 to 1:10:25( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Zoe Lofgren

1:09:22 to 1:09:43( Edit History Discussion )

Zoe Lofgren: ms. lofgren: mr. speaker, i rise to support this amendment offered by my colleague from michigan, mr. price. it was a pleasure to work with -- peters, pardon me. it was a pleasure to work with him to reach agreement on his endment, and i appreciate his commitment to ensuring that americans have credit counseling under the bankruptcy code, especially in these

1:09:44 to 1:10:04( Edit History Discussion )

Zoe Lofgren: difficult economic times. his amendment, mr. peters' amendment, ensures that homeowners will be able to meet their obligations, to obtain credit counseling without risking foreclosure. it strikes the right balance and it shows real foresight, judgment and skill on mr. peters' part and i appreciate

1:10:05 to 1:10:26( Edit History Discussion )

Zoe Lofgren: supporting his amendment and i appreciate his presence here in our body. and i yield back. the chair: the gentleman from virginia. mr. goodlatte: mr. chairman, may i ask how much time is remaing on each side? the chair: 3 1/2 minutes to the gentleman from virginia and three minutes to the gentleman