DENVER, Aug. 26, 2008 (Reuters) The U.S. government should eliminate the hybrid structure of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and fully back them with taxpayer funds, New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine said on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention. ... > full story
DENVER, Aug. 25, 2008 (Reuters) An economic adviser to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said on Monday that U.S. financial regulation needs modernizing, but hedged on how big a role to give the Federal Reserve. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2008 (Reuters) Legislation that seeks to protect college students from lending abuses while boosting student aid was signed into law by President George W. Bush on Thursday as students across the United States prepare to head to college. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2008 (Reuters) Barack Obama sees an overhaul of Wall Street regulations as crucial to restoring trust in U.S. markets and could move early on it if he wins the White House, according to a senior adviser. ... > full story
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S&P affirms Fannie Mae sr. unsecured debt rating Aug. 26, 2008 (Businessweek) Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Tuesday it affirmed its "AAA/A-1+" senior unsecured debt rating on mortgage finance company Fannie Mae with ...
Market Report -- In Play (FRE) Aug. 26, 2008 (MSN Money) Freddie Mac: S&P affirms Freddie Mac Sr. debt rating, others on CW, Lowered Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it affirmed its 'AAA/A-1+' ...
Market Report -- In Play (FNM) Aug. 26, 2008 (MSN Money) Fannie Mae 'AAA/A-1+' Sr. debt rating affirmed; other ratings lowered, on creditwatch negative at S&P S&P affirmed its 'AAA/A-1+' senior unsecured ...