December 12th, 2012 9:22 PM by Teresa Molina
The White House has begun preparations to nominate a new director to lead the agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as soon as early next year, according to people familiar with the discussions. This would pave the way for President Barack Obama to fill what has become one of the most important economic policy positions in Washington.
http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2012/12/10/white-house-seeking-new-regulator-for-fannie-freddie/?mod=WSJ_3Up_RealEstate