 ABC News | Loan Giant Overstated the Size of Its Capital Base New York Times - By GRETCHEN MORGENSON and CHARLES DUHIGG The government’s planned takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, expected to be announced as early as this weekend, came together hurriedly after advisers poring over the companies’ books for the Treasury ... Obama, McCain Back Treasury Action to Rescue Freddie, Fannie Congressman confirms gov't intervention for mortgage firms |