Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: Housing values at heart of massive bailout plan LOS ANGELES — The government’s $700 billion plan to bail out the banking system might calm panicked financial markets, but its real value could be in buying time to address the root problem: the continuing slide in housing values. Security image: (Case sensitive)     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.107.191.85), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.