Media Mum on Barney Frank's Fannie Mae Love Connection

"The news media have covered the relationship in the past, but there have been no mentions since 2005, according to Nexis and despite the collapse of Fannie Mae. The July 3, 1998, Reliable Source column in The Washington Post reported Frank, who is openly gay, had a relationship with Herb Moses, an executive for the now-government controlled Fannie Mae. The column revealed the two had split up at the time but also said Frank was referring to Moses as his 'spouse.' Another Washington Post report said Frank called Moses his 'lover' and that the two were 'still friends' after the breakup.