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Bob Bennett: Looking ahead to the debate as to whether or not they should be allowed to compete directly with Fannie Mae and Freddie…

On the recordSeptember 9, 2003
Looking ahead to the debate as to whether or not they should be allowed to compete directly with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is that the same level of safety that is required for Fannie and Freddie?
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Bob Bennett
Republican · Utah
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congress.gov
Sep 9, 2003

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Senator Bennett questions safety standards for competition with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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