2011-08-09bloomberg.com

"Freddie Mac, of McLean, Virginia, and its larger rival, Washington-based Fannie Mae, have survived on government aid since September 2008, when they were seized amid crippling losses tied to subprime loans. With today's request, the two companies have drawn $171 billion in Treasury aid."



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