Spencer Bachus

UPDATE 1-U.S. senator seeks to bring FHA bill before Senate Thursday, 13 Dec 2012 | 5:59 PM ET

WASHINGTON, Dec 13- A top U.S. Senate Democrat on Thursday said he would push for a vote on a bill aimed at placing the U.S. Federal Housing Administration on firmer financial footing before lawmakers leave Washington for the holidays.
U.S. senator to bring FHA bill to Senate floor for vote Thursday, 13 Dec 2012 | 5:09 PM ET

WASHINGTON, Dec 13- A bill aimed at placing the U.S. Federal Housing Administration on firmer financial footing is expected to reach the U.S. Senate floor for a vote before lawmakers leave Washington for the holidays, according to a letter obtained by Reuters.