Government bailout stabilizes mortgage market but relief limited
The U S government takes control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, pledging up to 100 billion dollars in preferred stock and an initial 5 billion in mortgage backed securities. The move aims to steady lending, prevent systemic collapse, and lower rates, though relief for borrowers already behind on payments remains uncertain.
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Powerball Host Mike Pace to Leave West Des Moines Studio
Florida gains Powerball as Iowa loses a host. Mike Pace will call final numbers in January then retire his tuxedo after a long run shaping Powerball’s live drawings. Pace notes the show’s nationwide reach as Florida joins the 32nd lottery state, boosting potential players to 125.6 million.
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Floods of 2008 devastate Cedar Rapids mother of six
Marie Grignon, a single mother of six, faces job loss foreclosure and family stress as the Cedar River flood waters inundate her home and rental property. Her 16 year old daughter awaits a baby due in September while a son is in a mental health facility following a porch fire. Her landlord rushed her back to a damaged rental as crews repaired the flooded roof.
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