Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. , left, and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. announcing the extension of the home owner tax credit during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. , left, and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. announcing the extension of the home owner tax credit during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.

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  10. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., left, and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. announcing the extension of the home owner tax credit during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
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  14. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 09: U.S. President Barack Obama (C) waves after making remarks about finanacial institution regulation reform in the East Room of the White House October 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama said he supports the creation of Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
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