FHA Book

No More Presidential Opposition to Housing Bill

It was reported today that President Bush has reversed his pledge to veto the Housing Bill. According to the New York Times, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson is to credit for Bush’s change of heart:

But Mr. Bush set aside those objections on the advice of the Treasury secretary, Henry M. Paulson Jr., who told him that the overall package was necessary to help stabilize the housing and credit markets, according to the White House press secretary, Dana Perino, who announced the switch Wednesday morning. Ms. Perino said the gravity of the crisis, coupled with Congress’ plans to recess next week, was the reason for the reversal.

There is still a possibility that the bill will be held up in the Senate, but a huge obstacle has just been overcome.