Economists see 'booming economy' - 2004-03-28
Employers soon will create jobs steadily as the economy continues to grow, say economists surveyed by USA TODAY.

In an optimistic outlook, the 56 economists also predict businesses and consumers will continue to spend more as the unemployment rate falls.

The economists said the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage would not rise above 6% until the fourth quarter. Last week's average rate was 5.4%, according to Freddie Mac.
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Mortgage giant fights legislation - 2004-03-28
The giant mortgage financing agency Fannie Mae late Sunday gave a signal to lawmakers it is going to fight proposed legislation changing its regulator.

The legislation creates a new independent regulator with broad powers to force Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank system to adhere to restrictive policies amid fears their growth potentially threatens the entire financial system.
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