Paulson, Bernanke mum on government takeover of floundering home loan companies
After another roller coaster of a financial week, senior Washington officials are trying to reassure investors that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enough money to continue financing America’s loans after the two lenders’ stocks plunged to 17-year lows. Guest: Gretchen Morgenson, New York Times
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