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To: FJB who wrote (585424)9/14/2010 12:09:37 PM
From: bentway  Respond to of 1572778
 
"But in 2004, 76 Democrats actually asked President Bush not to manage Fannie Mae responsibly."

..and he DID it? Against his WILL? WHY?



To: FJB who wrote (585424)9/16/2010 3:48:05 PM
From: FJB  Respond to of 1572778
 
Losses from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac seizures may near $400 billion

Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking billions in repayment from banks that sold bad loans to the mortgage giants to help offset taxpayer losses, but some financial institutions are balking.

By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times

September 16, 2010

latimes.com