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correntewire.com - 11/29/2008
In which lambert apologizes, once again, for being prematurely correct
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Last week, we pointed out the ludicrous disparity between Leader Nance* handing Big Money trillions (with "t") NOW NOW NOW with no plan at all, and then demanding a plan from GM when they asked for mere billions (with a "b") LATER LATER LATER LATER. Today, John Podesta agrees: The U.S. ...
nybooks.com - 11/25/2008
The Truth About the Election - The New York Review of Books
— nybooks.com — Volume 55, Number 20 · December 18, 2008 The Truth About the Election By Elizabeth Drew As... he demonstrated in his campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama thinks long. Hence, the new President-elect is better prepared to take office than any other ... (more) The Truth About the Election - The New York Review of Books

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Citigroup Should Be Held Accountable, Obama Aide Podesta Says
bloomberg.com - 11/28/2008
Citigroup Should Be Held Accountable, Obama Aide Podesta Says
— bloomberg.com — Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. government should demand accountability and changes at Citigroup Inc., as well... as from automakers, in exchange for any financial assistance, a top transition official for President-elect Barack Obama said. “It seems to ... (more) Citigroup Should Be Held Accountable, Obama Aide Podesta ...

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John Podesta Leads Obama's Transition Team With His Usual Energy
washingtonpost.com - 11/25/2008
John Podesta Leads Obama's Transition Team With His Usual Energy
— washingtonpost.com — John Podesta, left, at the White House earlier this month with President Bush's chief of staff, Josh... Bolten. (more) John Podesta Leads Obama's Transition Team With His ...

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