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Foreclosure plan yields many 'what ifs'

It's unclear whether the mortgage lenders or homeowners are responsible for the foreclosure crisis, says Coy, making it difficult to determine fair rescue measure.
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Peter Coy

Bloomberg BusinessWeek economics editor

"Is it perfect? No. Is it a step in the right direction? I'd say yes."
3:55 pm, February 7, 2012
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