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To: russwinter who wrote (16588)	7/16/2004 12:22:52 AM
From: ild	Respond to of 110194

Fannie, Freddie May Get Limits Bush Team Memo Could Put Pressure On Fannie, Freddie By JOHN D. MCKINNON and JAMES R. HAGERTY Staff Reporters of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL July 16, 2004; Page C1 The Bush administration has obtained from the Justice Department a legal opinion that says the Treasury Department has authority to limit future debt issuance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- a big step toward curbing the spectacular growth of the mortgage giants. Though the Treasury Department is unlikely to exercise its authority soon, Bush administration officials hope the opinion will pressure the congressionally chartered, shareholder-owned companies to negotiate a deal over long-stalled legislation to toughen their oversight. Administration officials also are pushing other initiatives, including an increase in the percentage of business that Fannie and Freddie reserve for low-income and moderate-income borrowers, which the companies say is excessive. ... online.wsj.com

To: russwinter who wrote (16588)	7/16/2004 12:28:54 AM
From: 2sigma	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110194

RW, Through what channel did you make your purchase? Thanks, Haps.

To: russwinter who wrote (16588)	7/16/2004 2:53:11 AM
From: dalroi	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110194

concerning yield do you ve any opinion on canadian oil and gas trusts ? seems they give a nice yield and if trainwreck happens a nice upward in price as assets will become more valuable info appreciated Stefaan