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openleft.com - 1/26/2009
Adventures in Lobbying
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When I offered in a blog thread to go lobby on TARP oversight and reform while I was in DC, little did I know that I was going to be asked to write about it on Open Left.  It's a challenge to rise to the standards set by all the wonderful writers and activists on the front page of this ...
Politics Seen in Bank Bailout Decisions
online.wsj.com - 1/22/2009
Politics Seen in Bank Bailout Decisions
— online.wsj.com — As Obama's team revises TARP, it faces criticism of the process for deciding which banks get cash. Some politicians, including Barney Frank, have used leverage to try to direct millions to their home-state banks. (more) Politics Seen in Bank Bailout Decisions

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The Tarp Song by Bill Zucker I Want some tarp (video)
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youtube.com - 1/23/2009
The Tarp Song by Bill Zucker I Want some tarp (video)
— youtube.com — HILARIOUS parody of the government bail out...by Bill Zucker.tell your friends about the funny video....pickup mp3 at itunes,amazon,etc..comedy..recorded at ... (more) The Tarp Song by Bill Zucker I Want some tarp ...
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openleft.com - 1/23/2009
Giving Gillibrand a Chance
— openleft.com — I am going to write something that might sound a little bit off character: I am willing to give Bush Dog , and apparently soon to be New York Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand a chance during her time in the Senate.  In practice, what this means is ... (more) Giving Gillibrand a Chance

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Firedoglake:  Stimulus Fixes for Transportation and Bankruptcy Get Traction in House

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Stimulus Fixes for Transportation and Bankruptcy Get Traction in House
Firedoglake — ... When a bill is still in committee and being "marked up" everything is fluid, things like the Simpson amendment to get more Congressional oversight, ...

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