Subprime Lending Spree Is at Heart of Latest Debacle

By David Winston
Roll Call Contributing Writer
Oct. 16, 2008, 12 a.m.

'These two entities — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — are not facing any kind of financial crisis. The more people exaggerate these problems, the more pressure there is on these companies, the less we will see in terms of affordable housing.” (New York Times, Sept. 11, 2003)



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Angelides: Bipartisanship Is Crucial for Producing a Meaningful, Job-Creating Climate Change Bill

Nov. 2, 6:47 p.m.

The climate and clean energy bill being debated in the Senate is exactly what we need to revitalize our battered economy and allow American businesses to not only compete, but lead in a low-carbon global economy. Read Full Article

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