Ed Royce: “Why are we allowing war criminals and war profiteers to dictate our policy while they deliberately lie, cheat, and steal…”

I plan to introduce legislation with two objectives: The first, to explicitly prohibit Fannie and Freddie from engaging in lobbying activities while in conservatorship.

It has been an honor, Mr. Yoho, to work with you.

Clearly there is strong bipartisan support for well-resourced, broad engagement in Africa.

In the decade leading up to the financial crisis of 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spent nearly $200 million on lobbying activities and campaign contributions.