Eminent Domain Furor Hits Capitol Hill
The battle over whether local governments should have the right to seize and restructure troubled mortgages is moving to Capitol Hill. Zibel, Alan. Wall Street Journal 13 September 2012.
NHC’s Open House Blog: Rep. Campbell (CA) opposes eminent domain seizure of performing loans
A bill introduced by Representative John Campbell of California today would prohibit federal backing via FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac for loans in counties where a municipality has seized a mortgage loan through…
Landowners win right to keep Henry Hub land
U.S. District Judge Richard Haik on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by Sabine Pipeline seeking to take, by the power of eminent domain, the land of a Vermilion Parish family involved in a legacy lawsuit against…
Eminent Domain Furor Hits Capitol Hill – Developments
Rep. John Campbell (R., Calif.) is set to introduce legislation on Thursday that would aim to put a stake in the heart of the movement to let cities take over severely underwater loans. Mr. Campbellās…
Commissioners agree to $2 million settlement in eminent domain case
“Lee County commissioners agreed to pay a $2.1 million settlement in an eminent domain case involving the developer of housing near Florida Gulf Coast University. Commissioners John Manning, Tammy Hall and Ray Judah agreed Tuesday…
Cuccinelli campaigns for eminent domain amendment
“Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli came to town Thursday to highlight a property dispute that he says shows why voters should pass a state constitutional amendment in November to further limit government’s ability to seize…
There are wonderful things happening on Larimer, few good things on Welton
“But these days, there’s not enough anything in Welton. Not enough businesses, not enough money. And residents worry that there won’t be any history left if the city goes through with its Welton Street corridor…
Denver City Council approves Welton Corridor plan, sparking fears of eminent domain
“Councilwoman Jeanne Faatz, the only member to vote against the project, said she understands the fears of eminent domain in a final speech just before the vote. “If I were wanting to make a further…
Rancho Cordova a big loser in land fight
The Rancho Cordova Redevelopment Agency’s decision to acquire 9.6 acres north of Folsom Boulevard through eminent domain in 2009 has turned out to be a costly one for the city. The goal was to ease…
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