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Why reforming Fannie and Freddie is so hard to do

As the administration gears up to end a decade of government control of Fannie and Freddie, are there any good options?

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson announces plans for a comprehensive approach for relieving the stresses on financial institutions and markets during a press conference at the Treasury Building, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Friday, September 19, 2008. Joshua Roberts/BLOOMBERG NEWS
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