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On the recordMarch 28, 2011
The failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has cost U.S. taxpayers over $150 billion.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker highlights the financial burden of government-backed housing entities on taxpayers.

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