U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), who currently chairs the Financial Services Committee, announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2018. "Today I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the US Congress in 2018. Although service in ...
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Last quarter, the GSE experienced a net income of $1.7 billion and comprehensive income of $2.0 billion. To lean how Q3's results will differ, be sure to tune in on Tuesday.
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