U.S. policymakers propose stronger rules for mortgage units
Story date: 2008-03-13 09:55:00
Added on: 2008-03-15 10:00:44
International Herald Tribune - ... which have been widely criticized for failing to recognize major problems with mortgage-backed securities and for having potential conflicts of interest. ... We need government action not only to solve the current crisis, but also to prevent a ...
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