housing
Workers demand Chase stop Michigan foreclosures
June 29, 2010The growing movement to "bail out the people, not the banks" came a step closer to being reality during a rally this past Friday at the United States Social Forum (USSF).
Read moreWhite House announces plan to end homelessness
June 25, 2010A dramatic new plan to end homelessness within a decade was announced by the Obama administration this week.
Read moreNew foreclosures down, repossessions rise in April
May 14, 2010With over 12 percent of current mortgages in danger of default - close to 7 million homes - foreclosure notices made a slight drop in April signaling a potential bottoming out of the housing crisis.
Read moreFederal panel grills Greenspan, Citigroup on predatory lending
April 7, 2010The nation's subprime crisis will be in the news from Wednesday to Friday this week as the federal government's Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission begins a new round of hearings.
Read moreCity comptroller takes aim at developer abuse
February 19, 2010NEW YORK - Comptroller John Liu is setting up a task force to help protect communities from big developers and corruption.
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