The bill has been considered one of the most important pieces of housing legislation in years. Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut said that "this bill is going to make a difference almost immediately." Despite the bill's overwhelming support, it has had its dissidents. "We are pretending to chain a monster here and we are, instead, letting that monster loose," said Arizona Representative Jeff Flake . Originally a supporter of the bill, Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa has changed his opinion because of the addition of the emergency fund for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. "This bill has fallen prey to the special interests on Wall Street and K Street at an unjustifiable expense to taxpayers and homeowners on Main Street," said Grassley.
The bill has been considered one of the most important pieces of housing legislation in years. Senator of Connecticut said that "this bill is going to make a difference almost immediately." Despite the bill's overwhelming support, it has had its dissidents. "We are pretending to chain a monster here and we are, instead, letting that monster loose," said Arizona Representative . Originally a supporter of the bill, Senator of Iowa has changed his opinion because of the addition of the emergency fund for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. "This bill has fallen prey to the special interests on Wall Street and K Street at an unjustifiable expense to taxpayers and homeowners on Main Street," said Grassley.
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