On the recordSeptember 30, 2008
The Republicans, of course, controlled Congress, and especially the House, from 1995 until 2006. They never passed a bill to improve the regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarney Frank: “The Republicans, of course, controlled Congress, and especially the House, from 1995 until 2006. They never passed a…”
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Frank defends his record on regulation by pointing out the lack of action from Republicans during their control of Congress.
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