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West Virginians plan new memorial for lost, missing troops 2/3/2012 A planning committee in a southern West Virginia county has begun deliberation on a new veterans memorial to honor local troops. The memorial, which will be constructed in Fayette County, will highlight some of the lesser-known modern wars in addition to the world wars, Vietnam and Korea, according to local news source ... Full Story

Housing News Mortgage rates hit new low, Freddie Mac finds 2/3/2012 Average mortgage rates have plummeted to an all-time low, according to the results of a new survey. The Primary Mortgage Market Survey was released February ... Full Story

Finance News New study shows regional effects of economic downturn 2/3/2012 While the national economy struggled during the last few years, some areas of the country actually experienced continued growth. A new study from Sentier ... Full Story

VA Benefits News VA pays $214 million in benefits to Filipino vets in 2011 2/3/2012 West Virginians plan new memorial for lost, missing troops 2/3/2012 New resource center to help Georgia's veterans 2/2/2012 VA celebrates anniversary of veteran caregiver support line 2/2/2012 Young lawyers to help soldiers with legal questions 2/1/2012 Honorable discharge cards available to New Jersey vets 1/31/2012 New Jersey lawmakers introduce vet bills 1/31/2012 Texas law firm supporting Navy veterans 1/31/2012

Housing News Home prices fell through 2011, report finds 2/1/2012 VA home loans more popular than ever, VA finds 2/1/2012 LPS Mortgage Monitor report released 1/30/2012 Freddie Mac releases mortgage market survey 1/27/2012 Report Positive trend shows rise in U.S. home sales 1/26/2012 FHFA Housing prices increased in November 1/26/2012 NAHB commends president's State of the Union address 1/25/2012 Housing prices affected by cash purchases 1/24/2012

Finance News Harris Corporation to provide IT services for Department of Veterans Affairs 9/23/2011 Financial Security Index Americans reduced spending over past two months 9/20/2011 Mortgage delinquencies rise, VA loans ideal for those who qualify 8/22/2011 Veterans administration loans an attractive option for eligible first-time home buyers 8/12/2011 Poll shows Americans worried about future of economy 7/8/2011 Consumers still balking when it comes to spending 7/6/2011 Mortgage fraud sees an increase in first quarter 6/29/2011 Mortgage rates drop, but so does rate of applications 6/29/2011

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