Washington, Feb. 9 -- Congressman Tom Barrett issued the following press release:
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today launched the second pillar of his Blueprint for a Better America (http://barrett.house.gov/reform): Reviving the American Dream. This sweeping package of four bills aims to tackle the growing issue of housing affordability in the United States by lowering costs for homebuyers, boosting construction, and more.
"Too many families in mid-Michigan are being priced out of the American Dream. They just can't afford a home that works for them," said Barrett. "That's why I'm introducing bills to make housing more affordable for Michiganders. These proposals will help first-time buyers make a down payment, boost new home construc...