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The Rise And Fall Of Fannie And Freddie
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'Kill Them, Bury Them': The Rise Of Fannie And Freddie
Mar. 28, 2011
Before the financial crisis, many Americans had never heard of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Today, we own them.The federal government took over Fannie and Freddie after bailing them out in 2008.
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Bailout Of Fannie And Freddie
Mar. 28, 2011
This is part two in our three-part series on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What's Next: Life After Fannie And Freddie
Mar. 28, 2011
This is part three in our series on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read part one, "Kill Them, Bury Them," and part two, "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy."