The Treasury secretary says that the United States must communicate that it supports Fannie, Freddie and other major financial institutions; investor confidence is critical.

Our monthly look at some of the best and worst performers on the Forbes Beltway Index.

John McCain's top economic adviser suggests that Obama may be dragging down the greenback.

Disputes over government contracts could be set to rise.

Mortgage agency registers with the SEC after nearly 40 years outside the fold.

Don't call the mortgage crisis the result of insufficient regulation. Our government was behind the wheel all along.

Gary Shilling reveals his new economic forecast to Steve Forbes.

You think you have a hard time with the IRS.

You think you have a hard time with the IRS.

Report charges UBS, Liechtenstein's LGT with encouraging tax evasion.

Fed chairman says government-sponsored mortgage agencies are in no danger of falling.

PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts consolidation in aerospace and defense. We list some possible targets.

SEC plans new support measure, but stockholders face a troubled future.

Five months into a TV pundit job, the former White House aide faces the critics.

A bank regulator's promising move.

President Bush grabs the spotlight for the second day in a row.

Why the central bank is the main beneficiary of the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac woes.

U.S. government's moves to rescue mortgage companies may work in the near term, but negative economic effects could still result.

Equity analysts have recently cut or raised their profit forecasts for these Forbes Beltway Index members.

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