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Barney Frank: “The Republicans have been in power since January 2011 and have done zero on Fannie and Freddie.”

On the recordMay 7, 2012
The Republicans have been in power since January 2011 and have done zero on Fannie and Freddie.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Frank criticizes Republicans for inaction on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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