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Barney Frank Is Not Happy

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Mortgage and Lending with George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages NMLS #65149

Barney Frank might be retiring as one of Massachusetts Congressman, but that does not mean that his mouth is retiring with him.  It seems that Barney Frank is upset that changes are being made to the bill that both he and Chris Dodd co-sponsored, known as Dodd-Frank Act.

Frank is particularly upset with Congressman Garrett’s proposed changes to his bill that passed the House Financial Services Committee.   Congressman Garrett’s made two major changes to the Dodd-Frank Act.  The first I wrote about in a blog last week, Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac May Be On Their Way Out.

The second goes to a part of Frank’s bill that is dear to his heart, the “Risk-Retention Rule” that he and Dodd included in the bill.  “Congressman Garrett’s bill would repeal the provisions of the law which force financial institutions to retain some of the risk in these securities,”

Frank is not happy that part of his beloved bill might be removed, and to show his displeasure, in typical Barney Frank style he stated that “For most Americans, the most threatening disease at this time of year is the flu ….. But for my Republican colleagues the gravest danger is apparently amnesia.”

Leave it to Barney to provide a colorful exit.


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Comments(9)

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Ah George you made us laugh " Barney Frank may be retiring, but his mouth isn't" LOL!

Dec 19, 2011 12:02 PM
Nicole Needham
Needham Realty - Winters, CA
SFR (530) 302-5478

George,

I am not up to speed on this issue. That given if Bary Frank is "upset" it has to be a good idea to repeal this part of the bill.

Dec 19, 2011 12:08 PM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

This is good to hear.  A politician taht is happy is getting away with something that they ought naught to.

Dec 19, 2011 12:25 PM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Maybe the whole Dodd-Frank bill can be shredded and mailed to him.  Who cares one whit what Bwaney Fwank likes?  Certainly not me.

Dec 19, 2011 12:35 PM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

George --  The damage has been done, but at least he IS leaving.  I suspect there will be a LOT more color before he exits.

Dec 19, 2011 01:02 PM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

George -- maybe it is Barney who has the amnesia - as his Committee was warned many times, before the crisis hit, that Fannie and Freddie were in trouble -- and he told the "naysayers" to be quiet.

Dec 19, 2011 01:04 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

George   We will certainly miss Barney... He certainly gets folks talking about he issues...

Dec 19, 2011 01:24 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

You well know, I have been pounding on Dodd-Frank, way before the bill was enacted. This bill is bad for America, Frank's legacy will be similar to Joe Paterno.

Dec 20, 2011 04:08 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I am not too familiar with him either.  He doesn't seem to have a problem being vocal!

Dec 20, 2011 07:40 AM