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• Congress takes steps to reform lending
  Despite some glimmers of hope in the economy, the foreclosure crisis continues. One million new foreclosures have been filed so far in 2009. Midmorning looks at efforts to reform mortgage lending practices.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Brad Miller: U.S. Representative, D-N.C., cosponsor of the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009.
  Julia Gordon: Senior counsel for the Center For Responsible Lending.
  Paul Leonard: Vice president of government affairs with the Housing Policy Council, part of the Financial Services Roundtable.
  More from MPR
  'Short sales' a foreclosure alternative, but process can be difficult (06/02/2009)
  Tax credit for first-time homebuyers stimulating real estate market (05/26/2009)
  Home sales in Minn. next year predicted to lag U.S. (05/06/2009)
  McKnight money to help foreclosure crisis (04/28/2009)
  Education is key to preventing another foreclosure crisis (04/26/2009)
  Resources
  Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
  About Rep. Brad Miller
  Center for Responsible Lending
  Financial Services Roundtable
  HOPE NOW: Support and Guidance for Homeowners
  Making Home Affordable
• Jane Hamilton's take on the modern romance novel
  Author Jane Hamilton is best known for books that depict tragedy and human frailty. She departs from that formula in her new novel, "Laura Rider's Masterpiece," a dark comedy about a bored wife with literary aspirations and her attempts to create art from life.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Jane Hamilton: Author of "Laura Rider's Masterpiece." Her previous books include "A Map of the World" and "The Book of Ruth."
  More from MPR
  Jane Hamilton on Midmorning (09/28/2007)
  Jane Hamilton celebrates families in her own special way (09/27/2006)
  Resources
  About Jane Hamilton

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