The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Fannie Mae issued a joint statement saying Fannie Mae has fired more than 100 employees for unethical conduct, including facilitating fraud. Fannie Mae Board Chairman William J. Pulte said the dismissals occurred since his swearing-in and framed the action as part of a zero-tolerance approach to fraud that could jeopardize the safety and soundness of the housing industry. Fannie Mae President and Chief Executive Officer Priscilla Almodovar credited Pulte with empowering the organization to root out unethical conduct and said the company will continue to hold employees to high standards.