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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
Have you directed Fannie or Freddie or both to independently conduct an evaluation of the pros and cons of principal reduction as a way to, hopefully, in the long run, enhance the value of their franchises?
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed questions the evaluation of principal reduction for Fannie and Freddie.

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