For Immediate Release
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Roundtable Supports Timely Passage of the Economic Stimulus Package

Washington, D.C. –January 29, 2008 – Steve Bartlett, President and CEO of The Financial Services Roundtable, made the following statement about the Economic Stimulus Package.

“We strongly support the timely passage of a package to help stimulate the economy. The package should be bipartisan and provide a balanced approach targeted to individuals and businesses.”

The Financial Services Roundtable represents 100 of the largest integrated
financial services companies providing banking, insurance, and investment
products and services to the American consumer. Member companies participate through the Chief Executive Officer and other senior executives nominated by the CEO.

Roundtable member companies provide fuel for America's economic engine, accounting directly for $65.8 trillion in managed assets, $1 trillion in revenue, and 2.4 million jobs.

The Roundtable and the Housing Policy Council have partnered with other
industry leaders to form HOPE NOW. HOPE NOW is an alliance between
counselors, mortgage market participants, and mortgage servicers to create a unified, coordinated plan to reach and help as many homeowners as possible.

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