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Imagining U.S. Housing Without Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac

The dissolution of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest U.S. mortgage guarantors, would have only a minimal impact on home ownership level, according to a new report that downplays the link between low interest rates and increased ownership.

US Stock Futures Point To Mixed Open Tuesday

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U.S. stock index futures signal a mixed opening Tuesday as optimism following the Greek election results fades and Spain's increasing borrowing costs raise investor concerns.
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Los Cabos, Mexico, Hopes To Capitalize On G-20 Exposure

The first thing thousands of international delegates headed to the G-20 summit will likely see as they land in Los Cabos, Mexico, this week will be the spiny bush-clad hills and azure waters that typify southern Baja California.
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QElusional?

After the positive effects of the Greek election fade, markets will shift focus toward the Federal Reserve announcement scheduled for Wednesday.
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Supermodel Erin Wasson Blood Thirsty In ?Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?

Supermodel Erin Wasson might have experience posing for the world's most revered designers, wearing the most coveted clothing and walking on the most high-profile runways; but, for her new role in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Wasson had to venture out of her comfort zone to play vampire Vadoma.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Resume In Moscow

Iran has been suspected of developing nuclear weapons, and the world powers in the Russian capital will spend two days trying to get Tehran to stop the enrichment and storage of uranium to 20 percent and open a secret military facility to United Nations inspectors.
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Support For Immigration High: Poll

President Barack Obama's announcement of a new policy that could prevent hundreds of thousands of deportations coincided with a rise in the percentage of Americans who see immigration in a positive light.
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Michelle Obama In Her Wedding Dress, A Fashionable Addition To Pinterest

Michelle Obama decided to give the world a more intimate glimpse of her life as the First Lady of the United States, as well as her life before the White House, with a new Pinterest page. One of her most talked-about pins as of yet is a photo from her wedding day, where Michelle poses next to Barack in her wedding dress.
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US Stock Futures Point To Mixed Open Monday

Futures on the major U.S. indices point to a mixed opening Monday as concerns about the euro zone debt crisis undermined the initial optimism following the Greek elections in which pro-bailout parties won the majority.

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