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On the recordMay 23, 2012
The uncertainty created by the nearly 4-year conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is just one such challenge.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Senator Shelby highlights challenges in the housing market due to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's conservatorships.

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