WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following weekly report on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Wicker Supports Homebuilders and Buyers This year's home sales are falling to levels unseen since 1995. Republicans have been offering real solutions to this housing crisis, but on the campaign trail and in Congress, Democrats have proposed a familiar gimmick: another handout. They have announced a plan to give many first-time homebuyers $25,000 in down payment assistance. Of c more PR