Fannie Mae-No Politics (FNMA)

[contrarian bull]

they don't say just stop the sweep - instead...

Actually this is smart. Technically the money still goes to Treasury so the NWS remains intact which keeps the anti-f&f politicians happy. No retained capital at f&f so those wanting them bankrupt remain happy. It prevents Watt from doing something crazy like dancing alone. FHFA and/or Treasury can take that money any time they feel like so they are happy. Less likely to improve the stock price than retaining that capital so the anti-investor crowd is happy. No toes stepped on by Watt's clumsy dancing - no egos hurt.

Clever.