Clearly in our opinion there's some dysfunction in how the (CFIUS) process works in terms of transparency and whether national security concerns are being properly weighed in the decision. |
I don't think we're interested in subsidizing second and third vacation homes at substantially low market rates when individuals could be paying higher rates. |
It is something that was discussed today, but largely it's a question for the leadership as to when a final vote would occur. |
Our focus has been on having a hearing and putting the Senate in a position to move on the nomination prior to the expiration of Chairman Greenspan's term, |
Our focus has been on having a hearing and putting the Senate in a position to move on the nomination prior to the expiration of Chairman Greenspan's term. |
Our goal is to craft a bipartisan bill with broad support across the committee, and we're looking at a mark-up date possibly in May but more likely in June. |
Sen. Shelby does continue to hope to be able to pass strong GSE regulatory reform legislation in 2006. |
Some people have noticed a difference in drying time, with it reduced by half. |
The government is subsidizing people to live in areas that don't reflect the premiums they are paying in terms of the risks associated with where they're living. |
Until there is reform, we're going to continually have questions about these deals moving forward. |
We are trying to work through the concerns that have been raised and trying to reach a bipartisan consensus. |
We continue to work with leadership to draft a bill that will provide the necessary borrowing authority as expeditiously as possible. |
We have a spectacular brand in Dunhill, and a very fast-growing brand in Pall Mall, and that balances our portfolio so that we can take real price increases. |