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The 2007–2009 financial crisis and recession were triggered in part by a near collapse of some large financial institutions, a sharp contraction in the availability of credit, and a large drop in house prices. In response, federal support for financial institutions and credit markets substantially increased. CBO quantifies the costs and risks of policy proposals related to federal credit and insurance programs, banking and capital markets, government-sponsored enterprises such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and other federal financial activities.

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An Evaluation of Large-Scale Mortgage Refinancing Programs

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September 1, 2011

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Federal Loan Guarantees for the Construction of Nuclear Power Plants

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August 3, 2011

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Federal Loan Guarantees for the Construction of Nuclear Power Plants

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August 3, 2011


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CBO Testified on Several Topics Related to the Government's Mortgage Programs

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June 2, 2011


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The Budgetary Cost of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and Options for the Future Federal Role in the Secondary Mortgage Market

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June 2, 2011

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The Highway Trust Fund and Paying for Highways

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May 17, 2011

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CBO Testified on the Federal Role in Paying for Highways

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May 17, 2011


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Testimony on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

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March 30, 2011


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Review of CBO's Cost Estimate for the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

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March 30, 2011

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The Costs of the Troubled Asset Relief Program

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March 29, 2011


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