Benzinga's Political Round Up, November 9, 2011

Fannie Mae said it will seek an additional $7.8 billion in U.S. taxpayer aid in additional federal aid to help stay afloat.

Yields on Italian 10-year government bonds have moved past 7%, as the bond vigilantes are attacking Italy.

Raj Rajaratnam was ordered to pay a record $92.8 million fine in a civil case brought by the SEC.