Financial institutions went on a binge; the cops on the street turned a blind eye. The bankers pocketed billions until the housing bubble burst. Americans are now paying dearly for the folly. Here are some facts you need to know and some ideas for change. more »
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Last year, the CEO of Freddie Mac was paid $18.3 million and the CEO of Fannie Mae was paid $11.6 million. Freddie Mac's CEO may now be entitled to an additional $14.1 million in severance and other payments, while Fannie Mae's CEO stands to receive another $9.3 million.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
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Center for Economic and Policy Research: Social Security, promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives.
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