Of course...probably even a well-known secret, one I am as guilty as anyone...but as you say...w/r to Fannie Mae, any 'beginning to its end' is a good beginning. So Kudos to Paulson. He's gonna make good on his promise that the wacko 'Housing Bill (foreclosure prevention)' is just a 'backstop' and with any luck the taxpayer will not get dinged. On a side note, by highlighting C, BAC, WFC and JPM, he's given the onus to the 4 who can pull it off the fastest. Ironicly (if you look at BAC), looks like BAC was the biggest 'naked shorting' target as well, and its stock took off today! (when Cox mentioned he 'might address the nekkid shorts' today around 3:30pm).
Secretary Henry Paulson used to be a gentlemen. Now he is sheep being told what to do. That is what happens when you accept a little of the taste and take it out millions of little guys. He certainly has lots and lots of company these days, deciding when and if he shall speak.