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Richard Shelby: “Fannie and Freddie's disproportionate influence on this Committee and Congress ultimately cost the taxpayers billions.”

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
Fannie and Freddie's disproportionate influence on this Committee and Congress ultimately cost the taxpayers billions.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby highlights the financial impact of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's influence on government.

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