Department of the Treasury - news and investigations

Reform reading: Fed reveals details about $3 trillion in emergency loans

By Julie Vorman

December 1, 2010

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law....

Treasury Dept. anti-foreclosure program "abysmal," says watchdog

By David Heath

January 27, 2011

Desperate homeowners beware: Getting help from the federal government to lower your monthly mortgage bill may actually force you into forec

Judge says Fannie Mae whistleblower's lawsuit can go forward

By Michael Hudson

February 14, 2011

As Congress begins to tackle the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-chartered mortgage giants that have been kept alive wi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of the Treasury":

"… tiff’s termination, and her job expectations at either Fannie Mae or the Department of the Treasury, rely upon disputed facts that only can be distilled and processed after a …"

As Fannie, Freddie flounder, six top execs receive handsome rewards

By John Solomon and Julie Vorman

May 26, 2011

Obama administration approves $34 million in compensation without market analysis of executive pay

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Housing Finance Agency":

"… mber 2008 when they were taken over by the government. As conservator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) oversees operations at Fannie and Freddie as Congress works on a ne …"