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Bank of America 'Hindered' Feds' Investigation

Company refused to let employees answer questions, allow walk-through

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 14, 2011 7:31 AM CDT

(Newser) – Given the chance to come clean on its robo-signing scandal, Bank of America instead dug in its heels and “significantly hindered” the federal investigation of its foreclosure practices, according to a HUD official. According to the official's sworn statement filed in Arizona court,... Read full story »

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