Panetta Plan for Lean, Agile Military Reflects a Tighter Budget - Businessweek

Panetta Plan for Lean, Agile Military Reflects a Tighter Budget - Businessweek: "Panetta’s plan, which will face a divided Congress in an election year, calls for shrinking the Army and Marine Corps by about 100,000 people, while placing greater focus on advanced missiles, new unmanned systems and a new strategic bomber, among other things."

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Lawmakers Expected to Look at Fannie, Freddie Reform This Spring

Lawmakers Expected to Look at Fannie, Freddie Reform This Spring: " Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with an entity that continues to back conforming loans but as a nonprofit, not as a for-profit company."

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FHA says: It's ok to flip that house - Dec. 29, 2011

FHA says: It's ok to flip that house - Dec. 29, 2011: "In addition, if the new sale price is 20% or more above the previous selling price, the lender has to document and justify the increase and meet other conditions, such as making sure the home has been inspected."

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U.S. Homes Set to Lose Nearly $700 Billion in Value During 2011; Total Loss Smaller Than Prior Four Years - Dec 22, 2011

U.S. Homes Set to Lose Nearly $700 Billion in Value During 2011; Total Loss Smaller Than Prior Four Years - Dec 22, 2011:

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