US Treasury Sec, Greenspan Draw Positive Picture of US Economy - 2004-02-24
Treasury Secretary John Snow says the U.S. economy is on a healthy growth path, thanks to the tax cuts that were passed by Congress last year.

He said they are able to carry more short-term debt, in large part because they have been cushioned by rising home prices. The lowest interest rates in 40 years have prompted millions of Americans to refinance their 15- or 30-year home loans, something that has typically reduced monthly mortgage payments.
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Bain supports probe of bank lending practices - 2004-02-24
Pat Bain, president of the National Congress of Trade Unions said Sunday that he totally supports a Parliamentary select committee's investigation into bank lending practices.

Last Wednesday, Government backbencher Elizabeth Estates Member of Parliament Malcolm Adderley called for a committee to examine banking and lending facilities in the country, and to investigate "gross injustices" perpetrated against mortgage holders.
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