We're joined by Erick Gustafson, Sr. VP, Government Affairs, Mortgage Bankers Association

Discussion about the role of mortgage bankers in the crisis, and what Maryland and Virginia are doing to help their citizens who are in foreclosure or facing foreclosure

The Hosts

Through most of her distinguished reporting career, Sheilah Kast has focused on the economy and workplace and how they affect people's lives. Well known to viewers of public television, ABC News, and CNN, she has covered the White House and Congress.

Kast also reported on the Washington aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Her stories included an investigation of anthrax in the mails and the struggles of bereaved Pentagon families to secure benefits.

At The Washington Star, in her first reporting job, Kast covered financial regulation, taxes, and energy. Her expertise in these important issues eventually led her to start a national public-television show, "This Week in Business," which she hosted in association with Business Week magazine.

Ms. Kast is a skilled interviewer. She has often hosted NPR'S Weekend Edition Sunday and has her own current-affairs interview show on public radio in Maryland.

Guests

 Rep. Barney Frank, (D-MA)

Barney Frank has been in Congress since 1981. He is the Chairman of the Financial Services Committee. Previously he was a Massachusetts State Representative and an assistant to the Mayor of Boston. He has also taught at several Boston area universities

 Tom Perez, Secy of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, State of Maryland

Tom Perez is a nationally recognized consumer advocate and civil rights lawyer who was appointed by Governor Martin O'Malley in January 2007 to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)

 Erick Gustafson, Sr. VP, Government Affairs, Mortgage Bankers Association

As the chief representative for MBA on Capitol Hill and at the White House, Gustafson is responsible for providing focus and direction to MBA's advocacy agenda. Gustafson has presented testimony on many occasions before the U.S. Congress, state legislatures and state regulatory commissions

 David Smith, Deputy Secy of Commerce and Trade, Commonwealth of Virgina

Serves as Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade. Smith previously served as Vice President of Commercial Lending at Consolidated Bank and Trust

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