The federal government made available funds and guarantees to assist the recovery of AIG and Citigroup and as a result, provided fairness and protection to their shareholders, similar provisions should be made to protect the Fannie and Freddie common shareholders.
Both FNMA and FMCC have made a remarkable progress and the future potential is enormous as a source of revenue for the Federal government. These enterprises should be allowed to flourish and serve as a model of success for President Obama's economic policies.
These government sponsored enterprises have repaid about seventy percent ( $130 billion) of the nearly $190 billion received in support and will be able to fully pay the rest in the very near future. GO BUCKS!