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CONGRESSMAN GREG MEEKS STEPS UP TO HELP SUB-PRIME MORTGAGE VICTIMS, DISTRESSED HOME OWNERShttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFozxbsL_5M Congressman Gregory Meeks visited the three large congregations at the Tri Murti Bhavan Mandir, the Sikh Cultural Society and the Baba Makhan Shah Lobana Sikh Temple in the western part of his Congressional district, and discussed a number of issues, problems, solutions and initiatives impacting his constituents. He was accompanied by Community Advocate and leader Albert Baldeo, who arranged the meetings for him to hear their problems. They were resoundingly received, and lifted spirits with the roll out of a number of initiatives. The leaders of the Sikh Cultural Society in Richmond Hill, especially Baldev Singh Boparai (Gen. Sect'y), Mohan Singh Sandhu (President of the Sikh Missionary Cause in the USA), Bhupinder Singh Bhoparai (Vice President), State Committeeman Dhan Singh and Jagbir Singh Bain (Community Board member), partnered with attorney Albert Baldeo, and presented Congressman Meeks with the highest award for his dedication to fighting for their issues, and protecting the poor. Jarnail Singh, Baldev Singh, Kulber Singh and other leaders of the Baba Makhan Shah Lobana Sikh Temple also presented the Congressman with the prestigious Saropao Award. The large South Asian/Caribbean/Hispanic community also honored the Congressman. Foremost among these issues is the high rate of foreclosures, which have been strangling constituents recently. "Many hardworking tax payers are being unfairly robbed of the American Dream, and of their jobs and their homes, " Baldeo complained on behalf of those present. The Congressman informed grateful constituents of his foreclosure intervention plan, which he has implemented in his office located at 153-01 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, which assists homeowners by offering them free legal counseling, advice and mortgage modification with the banks they have defaulted against every Wednesday starting at noon. He pointed out that his help is available to anyone, whether or not they live in his Congressional district, and that anyone can call his office at (718) 725-6000, stating that "I have instituted this initiative to combat predatory lending and consumer and mortgage fraud." A large number of constituents are scheduled to get help from the Congressman's office in the coming weeks. Hate crimes, racial discrimination and profiling were also brought to the attention of the Congressman by some attendees, who complained that they are sometimes targeted by the police, and by city and state agencies. The Sikh community recounted many instances when they were attacked and beaten up by others who ignorantly and incorrectly perceive them as terrorists, whereas they are patriotic Americans. He advised that he will continue to stand with and represent everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity or creed, who has suffered from these forms of social injustice and indignities. Baldeo suggested that the City institutionalize public interfaith meetings, and educate each other about our diverse heritages, religions and customs, because it is through mutual respect, unity and understanding that universal peace can be achieved. Other issues discussed included better education for our kids, health care, jobs, wages and public safety. "A lot is riding on the stimulus package the Obama administration has implemented, but we have to brace ourselves for bad times ahead," the Congressman revealed, as he promised to bring much needed help to his community through the clout he wields by sitting on the influential House International Relations Committee, and the powerful House Financial Services Committee. He also offered solutions related to civil, labor, housing and immigrants' rights. "I will fight for you, and bring more resources to your community, and work with the tremendous leadership exemplified by Albert Baldeo" he said. Sources: The West Indian and South Asian media, Times Ledger
Great initiative
The bank modified my loan agreement. Now I can manage my mortgage payments better.
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The video is very informative. Meeks touched a number of issues, like immigration, economics, education and civil rights.
Can his office state when the program ends? Will there be a next stimulus program? Where's the money and the programs in the other districts? We need uniformity across the board.
Others can only criticize, but we have to give credit to those who have shown the initiative to save homes! Kudos to Meeks and Obama! New Americans must register and vote. Far too long, we have been a dormant society!
Too many are suffering as a result of Wall Street greed. Good Work Congressman Meeks.
Now we see true representation. The Congressman is one of the first to bring help into his diverse district. Where is the blue print for this mortgage remodification thing? Please post link. Thanks This program does not have oversight and longevity. We need to implement this. No dosrespect meant for those trying to do something about the sub prime mess.
Meeks is a lowlife now he's trying to fool the public by having his little mortgage clinics. What no one knows is he's one of the people directly resposible for us losing our homes. Please see the bankruptcy and Consumer Protection Act. The Drum Major Institute clearly showed that this was gonna affect middle class and low income people and our veterans. He dosent like veterans anyway he alreadly tried selling of the VA Hospital land to his developer friend.
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