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ICYMI: Rubio Joins Fox and Friends

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Fox and Friends to discuss the ISIS attack against Russia and the possibility of terrorists crossing the U.S. southern border. Watch the full interview on YouTube and Rumble. On the ISIS terrorist attack against Russia: “[ISIS]...

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ICYMI: Rubio Joins NBC 6

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined NBC 6 to discuss the plight of the working class, Americans trapped in Haiti, the protests in Cuba, and more. See below for highlights and watch on YouTube and Rumble.  On the plight of working Americans: “All the efforts to...

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ICYMI: Rubio Joins ABC’s This Week

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined ABC’s This Week to discuss the ISIS terrorist attack in Russia, ISIS’s ability to exploit America’s open border, and anti-Israel sentiment in the Democrat Party. Watch the full interview on YouTube and Rumble. On the ISIS...

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Rubio Habla con Telemundo 51

“Lo que pasa en Cuba es muy simple: el marxismo no funciona. El marxismo siempre lleva a pobreza y sufrimiento” El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) habló en exclusiva con Marilys Llanos de Telemundo 51 sobre las protestas en Cuba, sobre la situación en...

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Rubio Asks for Clarity on Florida Agency’s Decision to Close Homeowner Assistance Programs Ahead of Schedule

Feb 7, 2018 | Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) requested the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) provide more information on its decision to close certain homeowner assistance programs ahead of schedule that are aimed at reducing foreclosures in Florida and swiftly review applications for the programs.
 
The full text of the letter is below:
 
Dear Executive Director Price:
 
As you are aware, Florida was allocated nearly $1 billion in federal funds through the Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) to aid families impacted by the economic and housing market downturn of 2008. With this funding, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) was given the responsibility to create programs to reduce foreclosures in Florida. As you know, Florida remains ranked sixth in the nation for foreclosure rates and $88 million of the fund remains unspent. [1]
 
The HHF has served as a resource to many Floridians who were underwater on their mortgages or faced the looming threat of foreclosure during a difficult time. Recognizing what remains in Florida’s HHF account, and that some applications have not yet been reviewed, I ask that you clarify and convey to appropriate stakeholders the reasoning for FHFC’s decision to close the Unemployment Mortgage Assistance Program, the Mortgage Loan Reinstatement Payment Program, and the Principal Reduction Program to new applicants, but continue to operate the Down Payment Assistance Program and the Reverse Mortgage Program.
 
As you close down such programs, I ask that you give current applicants timely consideration. It is important that the general public be made aware of how their taxpayer dollars are being used. While there is limited funding for the FHFC to continue to pursue HHF’s mission, those who have applied deserve appropriate attention.
 
Thank you for your consideration and my office stands ready to assist you.

Sincerely,


[1] ATTOM Staff, “U.S. Foreclosure Activity Drops to 12-Year Low in 2017,” ATTOM Data, Jan. 16, 2018, available at: https://www.attomdata.com/news/foreclosure-trends/2017-year-end-u-s-foreclosure-market-report/