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Why This Bill Doesn't Change the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Thesis

By Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson – Mar 24, 2014 at 7:31AM

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Has the game changed for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac investors?

A few weeks ago when more details about the Johnson-Crapo bill were released, shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac curiously tumbled nearly 40%. Did the details of this bill really change the investing thesis when it comes to Fannie and Freddie?

In this segment of The Motley Fool’s financials-focused show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson discuss the recent events impacting the GSEs, Janet Yellen's flub, and ignoring the broader market. 

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