You could, instead, get a 30-year fixed mortgage for 5.9% (reduced after tax to 3.5%) and buy a portfolio of 30-year munis yielding 4.7%, which would give you a spread of 120 basis points.

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Suddenly, just like the federal employees -- there are millions of them so they can drive a harder bargain with insurance companies -- you, as an individual or a small business owner, could be part of this pool, which would give you more negotiating power with the insurance companies for lower rates and a better deal. (Applause.) Right?

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If you had to give up your internet or your home phone, which would it be?

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