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While Rising Delinquencies And Foreclosures Will Continue To Weigh Heavily On The Housing Market This Year, It Will Not Cripple The U.s.

Importantly, In The 1930s, In The Great Depression, The Federal Reserve, Despite Its Mandate, Was Quite Passive And, As A Result, Financial Crisis Became Very Severe, Lasted Essentially From 1929 To 1933.

I Don't Think That Chinese Ownership Of U.s. Assets Is So Large As To Put Our Country At Risk Economically.

House Prices Have Risen By Nearly 25 Percent Over The Past Two Years. Although Speculative Activity Has Increased In Some Areas, At A National Level These Price Increases Largely Reflect Strong Economic Fundamentals.

The Crisis In Europe Has Affected The Us Economy By Acting As A Drag On Our Exports, Weighing On Business And Consumer Confidence And Pressuring Us Financial Markets And Institutions.