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Will hectic week on Wall Street carryover?

Will hectic week on Wall Street carryover?

(Peter Howe, NECN) - It's been a week to make your head spin. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, foreclosure bill, federal reserve. Billions. Trillions. What comes next? Next week's big question one: will Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac decide they...

Video|Fri, 18 Jul 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…been a week to make your head -- Fannie Mae Freddie Mac foreclosure bill Federal Reserve billions trillions what comes next let's try to be quick. Next week's big question one will Fannie Mae and …”

“…President Bush finally agree on terms to pass the 300 billion dollar foreclosure prevention bill and congressman Barney franks' plan uses federal aid to help but half a million struggling borrowers and their lenders renegotiate mortgages so both sides would have nightmares of foreclosure. . Now in the Senate to fights house Democrats won only to build anything any Freddie bailout so a big shot bailout helps …”

Here and Now for Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Here and Now for Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The New York Times polls attitudes about race in America. Is America ready to elect a black man President? Do blacks face discrimination? Are race relations improving? We review the findings with John Harwood of the New York Times. By now we all know that the two mortgage lending giants are in trouble, and that the federal government is working out a rescue plan. But what are they, exactly? And how did they become the dominant players in the mortgage industry? We'll speak with Wall Street Journal reporter James R. Hagerty. We've all heard of Speedo's LZR Racer swimsuit that has helped athletes break 38 world records this year. The suit is mired in controversy, after rival swimsuit maker Tyr filed an anti-trust lawsuit, claiming USA Swimming was unfairly promoting the "Lazer." But what about other high tech innovations that promise to bring Olympians one step closer to gold? We talk to Mark McClusky, editor of the Wired Test Magazine about the newest bikes, sneakers, watc

Audio|Wed, 16 Jul 2008|More from WBUR: Here and Now Podcast
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“…higher rate. That often people can't afford that has helped start the foreclosure crisis we have house. …”

“…happens is. Fannie -- base. Billions more dollars of losses. From the foreclosures over the next few years -- this -- not really been huge in relation to the size. Of their assets failed. But …”

Live From Main Street: Miami's Economic Crisis and Sustainable Future #29-08 July 16, 2008

Live From Main Street: Miami's Economic Crisis and Sustainable Future #29-08 July 16, 2008

Facing Miami's economic and housing crunch and building a stronger sustainable city. -- Thank you for catching our podcast! We provide programs FREE to radio stations and do not accept government or corporate support, so PLEASE DONATE at: http://www.radioproject.org/support .

Audio|Wed, 16 Jul 2008|More from National Radio Project/Making Contact Podcast - 64k version
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“…going on right here and -- sort of talked about the highest. Foreclosure rates in the country who's a phone. …”

Fighting eviction

Fighting eviction

(Boston Globe) A Boston woman facing eviction battles a bank and wins temporarily. Video by Bill Greene/Globe staff

Video|Tue, 15 Jul 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…continue made initially we're worried about the average person who has a foreclosure and eviction after foreclosure. . We're -- asking for a video out. All we're asking for is the right to -- he was. …”

Govt. throws lifeline to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae

Govt. throws lifeline to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae

(Peter Howe, NECN) - Fannie Mae shares lost about five percent of their value Monday, while Freddie Mac was down more than eight percent. The government chartered companies sold off nearly half their value last week. wall street's confide...

Video|Mon, 14 Jul 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…companies so they can make more lives. But as realty prices fallen foreclosures -- Fannie and Freddie are reeling investors -- 45% after stock price last week alone. Fearing a catastrophe for the US economy …”

Indymac loses control

Indymac loses control

(NECN/ABC) - If anyone has forgotten about the mortgage crisis in this country Friday offered a stark reminder. The feds have taken over control of bank Indymac, closing one of the nation's biggest lenders, only to reopen their doors on M...

Video|Sat, 12 Jul 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…is the latest victim of the housing market crisis with skyrocketing foreclosures the bank racked up losses of more than 900 million dollars in home mortgage loans. Regulators say it failed due to a …”

NPR Hourly Newscast

NPR Hourly Newscast

A brief update of the top news of the hour

Audio|Fri, 11 Jul 2008|More from NPR: 7PM ET News Summary Podcast
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“…to raise capital and stay afloat amid tumbling home prices and soaring foreclosures failed. Take over indymac is one of the largest closures of financial institution in US history. But deposit insurance corporation which is …”

My WBZ Morning Headlines 7/10/2008

My WBZ Morning Headlines 7/10/2008

Family of JonBenet Ramsey cleared in her murder. Details on this and more top morning stories.

Audio|Thu, 10 Jul 2008|More from WBZ NewsRadio Headlines
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“…think the Fed's next move on interest rates will be an inquiries. Foreclosure filings down 3% from major general Powell ever on the year over year basis there -- up. Better than 50% according to …”

Worcester aims to ease housing slide

Worcester aims to ease housing slide

(Jennifer Eagan, NECN: Worcester, MA) - Worcester city manager Mike O’Brien unveiled a plan to push buyers to purchase homes in the city. The program called buy Worcester now is touted as the cure for the ailing housing market. It includes...

Video|Wed, 9 Jul 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…Questions been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis relief is on the way from new program called by western now. Jennifer Egan is live in the newsroom tonight with …”

Bernanke announces protection for home owners

Bernanke announces protection for home owners

The Federal reserve has agreed on a new set of rules that would protect the most vulnerable home owners. The new rules, if approved next Monday, will place heavy restrictions on bankers and mortgage brokers, from penalizing subprime borrowers who ...

Video|Tue, 8 Jul 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…my offer to make mortgage credit available and to help prevent avoidable foreclosures …”