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August 6, 2010

By Julie Vorman

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT: What lessons did the U.S. government learn from its unprecedented 2008-09 intervention in the financial markets?...

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… group Inc., and General Motors as well as the caretaker of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.During the crisis, Treasury Department actions appeared …"

U.S. housing market “near bottom,” says FHA chief

By Julie Vorman

How does a key mortgage player size up the current state of the U.S. housing market? “I think we’re near bottom,” Federal Housing Administr

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… rcent of the loans are current, Stevens told lawmakers.The FHA, along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two entities seized by the U.S. government in 2008, a …"

Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part one

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2000 — It is no surprise and nothing new in the land of the spin and the home of the sound bite that each and every can

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ken Duberstein":

"… le federal prosecution for years) as recently as June 1999.While Davis and Ken Duberstein lobby for gaming companies, foreign policy adviser Richard Burt is vice ch …"

"… trategy.Two of the top political advisers to McCain are Vin Weber and Ken Duberstein, lobbyists whose client lists read like a who’s who of companies with ma …"

"… avis $70,000 for services rendered.In addition to Davis, political adviser Ken Duberstein is an active lobbyist for the gambling industry. Duberstein represents the …"

"… When asked by the Center what he thought of the involvement of Rick Davis, Ken Duberstein and Richard Burt in the gaming industry, McMullen responded, “It’s unf …"

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Wall Street quietly creates a new way to profit from homeowner distress

By Fred Schulte

Gladys Walker, a retiree on Social Security, owed less than $1,000 in overdue property taxes on her modest Florida home. So why did Bank of

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… t independent is simply incorrect.”Fortress, which is headed by former Fannie Mae chief Daniel Mudd, had no comment.The Florida securities deal illustrates …"

When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… he Democratic Party,Sponsors: Mortgage bankers, Realtors, homebuilders and Fannie Mae (according to the Washington Post)Location: Paramount StudiosSenior Celebr …"

"… ith “Special Guests” Danny Glover and Felix JusticeHosts and Sponsors: Fannie Mae and the National Conference of Black Mayors (principals); National Associa …"

The Republican convention: The party begins in New York City, paid for by special interests

By Meredith O'Brien

WASHINGTON, August 20, 2004 — President Bush will accept his party's nomination in New York City at the Republican National Convention, an e

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… $172,515.00Ernst & Young$2,238,000.00$74,975.00$2,769,525.00$443,809.00Fannie Mae$38,000.00$37,465.00General Motors Corp.$12,500.00$11,500.00$331,300.00$138 …"

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Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… or James Talent (Mo.) and C. Boyden Gray, former White House CounselUnknownFannie Mae and Freddie Mac, housing and mortgage trade groupsRockefeller CenterRecept …"

You broke it? You fix it.

By John Dunbar

Firms that fed off the subprime lending frenzy that devastated the banking system are lining up to collect more than $21 billion in taxpayer

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… s, servicers, and homeowners while another $25 billion will be provided by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to modify loans they own. Under the plan, participating mo …"

"… s, servicers, and homeowners while another $25 billion will be provided by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to modify loans they own. …"

The roots of the financial crisis: Who is to blame?

By John Dunbar and David Donald

Banks that financed subprime industry collecting billions in bailouts

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… ide.In addition to Wall Street, the Federal National Mortgage Corporation (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) also fed the subp …"

Investor protections imperiled by Wall Street, GOP assault on financial reform

By John F. Wasik

Wall Street and GOP assault consumer protections in Dodd-Frank reforms

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fannie Mae":

"… changes, capital markets and government-sponsored housing enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The subcommittee’s chairman, Republican Scott Garrett o …"

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