Government briefs: Fannie and Freddie suits, Senators go green

From the August issue: In this month’s government-related real estate headlines, The Real Deal looks at the lawsuits that both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are facing over growing profits. We also check out a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill aiming to make green-friendly features in homes more affordable by having average-income individuals qualify for larger loans. Click here to read these stories and more.