Weekly Wrap Up: Why Refi?
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 17:49 PM EDT
Click here to see the video. Here's a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov: Why Refinance: This past week we heard from Americans who support President Obama's proposal to make it easier for responsible homeowners to refinance their mortgages , an item on his To-Do-List for Congress. We asked you to speak up about the issue and share your stories . Many of you fall into the category of responsible home owners that just need a break from your housing loan's high interest rate, and you should know that we are listening to your voices and concerns. Fatherhood Buzz: On Wednesday, the President sat down for lunch with four dads to chat about the importance of a father's role in a child's life. He also discussed the " Fatherhood Buzz " initiative and how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services partnering with barbershops to discuss the importance of fathers with their communities. This week the White House also released a report, Promoting Responsible Fatherhood , and honored several Champions of Change for their work in the fields of fatherhood and low-income men and boys. read more