Rescue bill defers defaults

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Proposals in the Senate and House of Representatives would insure up to
$300 billion in refinanced mortgages, preventing foreclosure for almost
2 million borrowers, according to Representative Barney Frank, who
backed the House’s bill. The plan, also backed by Senator Christopher
Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat, would force borrowers to continue making
their monthly payments if they can.

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