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Carlson Falsely Suggests Fannie And Freddie “Spark[ed] The Housing Crisis”

Written by Media Matters Staff

Published 01/06/12 7:55 AM EST

From the January 6 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends:

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Previously:

WSJ Op-Ed Falsely Blames Fannie/Freddie, CRA For Housing Crisis
 

Quick Fact: Dana Perino falsely claims Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac caused the economic crisis

NY Times Piece Echoes Right-Wing Falsehood On Financial Crisis


 

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