Politico on the fight by New Democrats and Blue Dogs to stop the mortgage relief bill coming to the floor this week: Moderates worry Pelosi is routinely staking very liberal positions to push House versions of big bills as far to the left as possible to enhance their standing in negotiations with th...

The so-called "cramdown" mortgage relief bill has been crammed into next week, as I reported over at Congress Matters earlier today. The House scrapped its original plan to vote on four amendments to the bill and move to final passage before adjournment today. Instead, they held an hour's worth of g...

Banks and the building industry are purportedly working together with Senators on "cramdown" legislation affecting bankruptcy judges' powers regarding mortgage loan modifications. The rule change would give bankruptcy judges the power to change repayment terms for certain homeowners who declare bank...