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Should the taxpayer help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out?

Despite being handed billions of dollars in 2008, the two biggest US home loan agencies are still getting massive government handouts. Lori “The Resident” Harfenist asked New Yorkers if taxpayers should keep them afloat.

While some brand Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac “white collar criminals”, others think that it is necessary to support them to keep the US economy going.


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