FHFA Acting Director Edward DeMarco and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Join National Journal's Policy Summit

Underwritten by 1st Alliance Lending

Media Advisory | Underwater: Washington's Role in Keeping American Homeowners Afloat

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to CoreLogic, 10.7 million, or 22.1 percent, of all residential properties were in negative equity at the end of September 2011.  Is the debate in Washington on the right course to help homeowners struggling with affordability problems and homes worth less than their mortgage?
 
National Journal Editor-in-Chief Ron Fournier and Economy Managing Editor Kristin Roberts will interview HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan and FHFA Acting Director Edward DeMarco and moderate a panel discussion with Senators Isakson and Merkley to explore principal reduction initiatives, foreclosure prevention programs and other strategies to address high foreclosure rates and restore the health of housing and mortgage markets.

This event will be hosted by National Journal and underwritten by 1st Alliance Lending.

Who:                Newsmaker Interviews:
                        Secretary Shaun Donovan, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
                        Edward DeMarco, Acting Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency

                        Keynote Panel Discussion:
                        Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
                        Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

What:               Underwater: Washington's Role in Keeping American Homeowners Afloat

Where:             Newseum
                        7th Floor Knight Conference Center
                        555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
                        Washington, DC

When:              Wednesday, February 29, 2012
                        8 a.m. — Registration
                        8:30 – 10:00 a.m. — Program

Media
Contact/
Registration:    Stefanie Hallett  202.266.7777 [email protected]

SOURCE National Journal LIVE