Which of the following best characterizes the federal ...

[Jkov05]

Which of the following best characterizes the federal government's response to the subprime scandal?
 
  a. A new federal agency was created to regulate mortgage companies, similar to the regulation of banks and savings and loan associations.
  b. The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, which monitors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, created standards for oversight of mortgage companies.
  c. The regulatory agencies did nothing until 2007 when Congress began to investigate the Mortgage Bankers Association.
  d. The Home Owners' Loan Corporation, first developed in the 1930's, was re-established to assist low-income Americans with home ownership and prevention of foreclosure.

Question 2

Several studies conducted during the past decade have found that when research is sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry, the accompanying reports are significantly more likely to reach conclusions that are favorable to the sponsor of the research
 
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  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[ririgirl15]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

T