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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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CNBC Closing Bell

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September 24, 2008


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CBO's Estimate of Cost of the Administration's Proposal to Authorize Federal Financial Assistance for the Government-Sponsored Enterprises for Housing

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July 22, 2008

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Investing in Infrastructure

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July 10, 2008

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Issues and Options in Infrastructure Investment

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May 16, 2008


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Testimony on Current and Future Investment in Infrastructure

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May 8, 2008

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A Review of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's New Investment Strategy

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April 24, 2008

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Policy Options for the Housing and Financial Markets

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April 11, 2008

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Mortgage and Housing Markets

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April 1, 2008


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Testimony on Options for Responding to Short-Term Economic Weakness

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January 22, 2008

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Options for Responding to Short-Term Economic Weakness

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January 15, 2008

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