Government Propping Up Housing Market

August 24, 2010 4:04 PM

Existing home sales plunged in July to the lowest level since 2009. Anthony Mason reports the biggest government programs promoting home ownership - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- are facing a crisis.

Read Story: Existing Home Sales Sink to 15-Year Low

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