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December 28, 2010

Huckabee Tied to Firm Accused of Defrauding Struggling Homeowners 
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Former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential hopeful Mike
Huckabee is under scrutiny over ties to a firm alleged to have defrauded
vulnerable homeowners in foreclosure. Huckabee, who also works as a
commentator on Fox News, has appeared in commercials advertising a
petition to recall President Obama's signature healthcare law. The
petition, called "Repeal It Now," is sponsored by the political action
group Restore America's Voice, or RAV. According to Think Progress,
RAV's campaign is run by a firm called the 949 Group. 949's owner, Derek
Oberholtzer, runs several companies, including a firm that offers
distressed homeowners assistance in modifying loans or halting
foreclosures. But according to consumer reports, a Federal Trade
Commission suit, and a complaint from the Idaho attorney general,
Oberholtzer's company billed numerous customers up to $1,000 without
ever taking action on their case.



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