46. The _________ authorized the Treasury to purchase debt securities issued by the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks and to purchase common stock.
Select one:
a. Primary Dealer Credit Facility
b. Troubled Asset Relief Program
c. Treasury Emergency Authority Provisions
d. Check 21 Act
e. Foreclosure Prevention Act
Ans) the correct option is c) Treasury Emergency Authority Provisions
Treasury Emergency Authority Provisions authorized the Treasury to purchase debt securities issued by the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
46. The _________ authorized the Treasury to purchase debt securities issued by the Fannie Mae, Freddie...
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