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Friday, February 29, 2008

Freddie Mac Admits Trouble in the Billions


Freddie Mac said yesterday it lost $2.5 billion in the fourth quarter and separately disclosed that its board has formed a special committee to investigate allegations of mismanagement by the company's directors, senior officers and outside auditors. (Washington Post, Friday)

The F in Freddie stands for federal.

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