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ABC Hypes Gingrich Connection to Freddie Mac, Ignores New CEO Bonuses

ABC's World News on Wednesday and Good Morning America on Thursday both reported on the revelation that Newt Gingrich received almost $2 million while consulting for Freddie Mac over an eight year ...

Freddie Mac Demands More (and More)

AP reports GSE requests another $1.8 billion in aid, bury omission from financial reform bill.

CBS's Attkisson Finally Exposes Fannie Mae's Dirty Laundry

Investigation reveals more than 153 VIP loans, 'back scratching' between GSE, Countrywide

Facing Facts: Government is Still Less Efficient, More Incompetent Than the Private Sector

1984 Grace Commission found excess overhead, employment by government; today is no different as waste, corruption and fecklessness abound.

ABCNews.com Credits Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac for 'Propping Up' Housing Market

Story claims housing sector 'would be in worse shape' without GSEs, omit potential $1 trillion cost to taxpayers.

CNBC's Rick Santelli Blasts Financial Reforms Excluding Fannie, Freddie

Network's CME Group reporter dismayed Dodd's bill doesn't include GSEs, suggests unwinding the two groups.

Networks Ignore New Request for $15 Billion Bailout for Fannie Mae

Mortgage-backer has bled taxpayers for more than $75 billion, but is rarely criticized by the news media.

'World News' Plays Populism Card: Bashes Wall St. Bonuses; Ignores Fannie, Freddie

ABC correspondent Stephanie Sy pits unemployed, mortgage-paying Americans against Wall Street executives.

Networks Downplay $42 Million in 'Outrageous' Bonuses, 'Unlimited' Bailout of Fannie, Freddie

Journalists critical of pay at bailed out banks muster only 175 words to report compensation of Fannie execs.

Santelli Condemns Networks for Ignoring Removal of 'Pig Slop' Cap on Fannie, Freddie

CNBC reporter calls for more focus to be put on 'eleventh-hour move' by Obama administration and warns of higher taxes and other economic repercussions.
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