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A look at the bailout of Fannie and Freddie
By John Hockenberry, Corey Takahashi, Jesse Baker
Monday, September 8 2008
What seemed unlikely has happened: On Sunday, the Bush Administration took control of mortgage heavyweights Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an effort to stabilize the housing market and U.S. economy.
Guest: Stephen Labaton, The New York Times
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