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On the recordNovember 14, 2011
If Congress had acted, taxpayers would not be subsidizing the pay of Fannie and Freddie executives.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby claims taxpayer funds are being used to pay Fannie and Freddie executives due to congressional inaction.

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