Housing outlook darkens as Fannie Mae posts big losses
The housing picture worsens as Fannie Mae reports more than $2 billion in quarterly losses and forecasts a 7 to 9 percent drop in home prices for the year. Foreclosures accelerate, delinquencies rise, and consumer confidence sags amid higher food and fuel costs.
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Congress weighs coin changes as penny costs rise
Congress debates steel pennies and nickels as metal prices surge. Rep. Luis Gutierrez cites mint costs of 1.26 cents for the penny and 7.7 cents for the nickel, urging a new, cheaper composition. Treasury opposition and presidential veto uncertainty loom as lawmakers push for action.
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