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Just Like Palin, Fiorina Flip-Flops On Her Support For The Bank Bailout
Just Like Palin, Fiorina Flip-Flops On Her Support For The Bank Bailout
thinkprogress.org — Appearing at an American Spectator Newsmaker Breakfast this morning, California Senate candidate and former McCain campaign adviser Carly Fiorina said that she “ probably would have voted for” Justice Sonia Sotomayor because “she ... (more) Just Like Palin, Fiorina Flip-Flops On Her Support For ...
Auto bailout still a sore spot for GOP
Auto bailout still a sore spot for GOP
politico.com — Rep. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) traded barbs this week over Chrysler's fate. (more) Auto bailout still a sore spot for GOP

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The orphaned bailout
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Cenk Uygur: Knocking Down the Biggest Excuse for the Bailout
AIG Bailout: Government Overpaid Wall Street Banks In Rescue, Says TARP Watchdog
huffingtonpost.com — WASHINGTON — Officials managing the multibillion dollar bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc. bungled the first rescue and may have overpaid other banks to wind down AIG's business relationships, a government watchdog ... (more) AIG Bailout: Government Overpaid Wall Street Banks In ...
Beck berates O'Donnell for pointing out Palin's support of bailout to Palin supporter
Beck berates O'Donnell for pointing out Palin's support of bailout to Palin supporter
mediamatters.org — From the November 19 broadcast of Premiere Radio Networks' The Glenn Beck Program : (more) Beck berates O'Donnell for pointing out Palin's support ...
Dems fight over funds left from bailout
Dems fight over funds left from bailout
politico.com — Congressional Dems may be heading toward a collision with the White House over $200B in leftover bailout money. (more) Dems fight over funds left from bailout
U.S. 'dismayed' at Israel plan to build 900 homes beyond Green Line
haaretz.com — The White House responded angrily Tuesday to Israel's plan to build 900 new housing units beyond the Green Line in Jerusalem, despite specific objections from the U.S., saying that "we are dismayed." In a statement, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs ... (more) U.S. 'dismayed' at Israel plan to build 900 homes beyond ...
Bailout program could be extended
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Bailout program could be extended
FHA runs low on cash, fueling bailout concerns
FHA runs low on cash, fueling bailout concerns
boston.com — “It is absolutely critical that going forward, we build that cushion back up,’’ Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan said. (more) FHA runs low on cash, fueling bailout concerns
Inspector General: Geithner Overpaid AIG in Bailout
weeklystandard.com — Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is in trouble again, and this time he may not be able to save his job. You’ll recall that his confirmation was threatened by revelations of cheating on his income taxes. Now he’s accused of paying billions too much for ... (more) Inspector General: Geithner Overpaid AIG in Bailout
Taxpayer Bailout Funds Being Spent Overseas?
Taxpayer Bailout Funds Being Spent Overseas?
blogs.abcnews.com — Here is a question: You, as a taxpayer, now own a stake in General Motors. 50 billion dollars of taxpayer money was invested in the company. Now, if the company decides it is in the best interest of their bottom... (more) Taxpayer Bailout Funds Being Spent Overseas?
Republican senator slams database plan - CNET News
news.cnet.com — WASHINGTON--A Republican senator is lending his voice to criticism of a Pentagon data-mining project that could result in detailed electronic dossiers compiled on Americans. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said he will support legislation to curb the ... (more) Republican senator slams database plan - CNET News
White House rebukes Jerusalem housing plan
politico.com — In a rare public rebuke, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs issued a sharply-worded statement from China today expressing dismay and objection to an Israeli municipal body's decision to make way for hundreds more Jewish homes to be built in the ... (more) White House rebukes Jerusalem housing plan
CIT's bankruptcy raises new questions about bailout
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) CIT's bankruptcy raises new questions about bailout
Report: Billions wasted in AIG bailout
Report: Billions wasted in AIG bailout
washingtontimes.com — Sean Lengell The Federal Reserve's initial emergency plan last fall to save then-failing American International Group was so hastily put together and poorly structured that it resulted in billions of additional taxpayer dollars spent on the insurance ... (more) Report: Billions wasted in AIG bailout
Will GM Spend Taxpayer Bailout Money on Overseas Operations?
abcnews.go.com — U.S. operations that received taxpayer funds may send millions overseas. GeneralMotors - United States - Business - US - Investing (more) Will GM Spend Taxpayer Bailout Money on Overseas Operations?
Video: Spare TARP Funds Could Ease Deficit
politicalnewslive.blogspot.com — A $210 billion surplus in TARP funding could be used to reduced the U.S.'s towering national deficit. WSJ's Deborah Solomon says the move follows criticism of the Obama administration's approach to debt. (more) Video: Spare TARP Funds Could Ease Deficit
Govt’s Attempt to Push Transparency for Mortgage Mods Falls Short
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Last week, the Treasury Department took a step to address those concerns: For the first time, it issued guidelines requiring mortgage servicers to give homeowners details about why they’ve been denied. But the required disclosure will only be partial, and housing advocates say that means servicers’ (more) Govt’s Attempt to Push Transparency for Mortgage Mods ...
Obama weighs hybrid Afghan war plan
upi.com — WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A hybrid option for additional resources in Afghanistan is under consideration Wednesday by U.S. President Barack Obama and his top military strategists. Obama is said to be considering as many as four separate options to ... (more) Obama weighs hybrid Afghan war plan
Afghanistan wary of US plan to send more advisers
Afghanistan wary of US plan to send more advisers
boston.com — CORRUPTION CHARGE Many Afghans, including President Hamid Karzai, view the American practice of hiring consultants as cronyism. (more) Afghanistan wary of US plan to send more advisers
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