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I am trying really hard to raise awareness for a letter to Congress. I am shooting for a goal of 20,000 signatures and am a LONG way off. I would really appreciate any support in getting the word out. I believe if more people saw it they would gladly add their signature. The letter can be signed online! Here is a link to the letter http://www.questionobama.com/petition/letter-congress Many thanks Caleb

This one came across the desk this morning. It’s a portion of letter going out today from John Allison, President & CEO of BB&T, to every member of the US Congress.Key Points on “Rescue” Plan From A Healthy Bank’s Perspective Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are the primary cause of the mortgage crisis. These government supported enterprises distorted normal market risk mechanisms. While individual private financial institutions have made serious mistakes, the problems in the financial system have been caused by government policies including, affordable housing (now sub-prime), combined with the market disruptions caused by the Federal Reserve holding interest...