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On the recordSeptember 14, 2008
I want to commend federal regulators for blocking golden parachutes for the outgoing CEOs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement from Senator Obama commending federal regulators on blocking golden parachutes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac CEOs

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