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Paulson Debates Second Infusion
online.wsj.com - 12/3/2008
Paulson Debates Second Infusion
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Treasury Secretary Paulson is debating whether to ask Congress for the second installment of the $700 billion rescue package.

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Eschaton — Debating Ah, yes, Master Paulson is busy debating whether or not to steal the rest of the money. Hah!

FDL Book Salon Welcomes Nobel Prize Winning Economist Paul Krugman
Firedoglake — ... An analyst at the Heritage Foundation just started reaching for his pitchfork. But Krugman is right -- if you expect American taxpayers to bail you out, then a price ought to be attached. Transparency, accountability, oversight and some common sense ought not be too much to ask, given the stakes for all of us if they continue to fail. ...

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