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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “The last thing that Freddie and Fannie need are law firms to drive them into further trouble than the American people…”

On the recordNovember 15, 2011
The last thing that Freddie and Fannie need are law firms to drive them into further trouble than the American people already hold them accountable for.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the need for accountability in law firms handling Freddie and Fannie.

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