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Simon Johnson says that the 2008 banking crisis was “private-sector driven”. – [VIDEO]

Simon Johnson talks about the role of U.S. banks and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the financial crisis. Bloomberg TV.

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Bear Stearns Cos. and U.S. Futures Exchange have developed event derivatives on whether or not government-sponsored mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be able to pay off their debts.

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Jim Cramer’s Market Manipulation 101

Jim Cramer: The Least I Owe You By Jim Cramer RealMoney.com Columnist 3/22/2007 6:29 AM EDT You may have seen some articles the past several days attacking me about an interview I gave recently where I discussed the kinds of … Continue reading

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