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Why The AIG Bonuses Were Right
rhymeswithright.mu.nu - 3/26/2009
Why The AIG Bonuses Were Right
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I've not commented on whether or not those bonuses to AIG executives should have been paid or not. I've heard lots of discussion both ways on the issue. But today's New York Times carries the resignation letter of one of...
Threats to AIG: "We Will Get Your Children"
nbcconnecticut.com - 3/26/2009
Threats to AIG: "We Will Get Your Children"
— nbcconnecticut.com — The anger in the threats against AIG executives is palpable."Get the bonus, we will get your children,"... someone identified only as "Jacob the Killer" hauntingly writes in an e-mail. His is one of dozens of threats against AIG and its employees that ... (more) Threats to AIG: "We Will Get Your Children"
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AIG London Execs: Returning Bonuses Is Blackmail - Financials * Europe * News * Story
cnbc.com - 3/26/2009
AIG London Execs: Returning Bonuses Is Blackmail - Financials * Europe * News * Story
— cnbc.com — executives in Europe are adamant they should not have to return their controversial bonuses and some feel... that pressure on them to do so may amount to blackmail, according to a company employee and internal emails. AIG Financial Products unit head ... (more) AIG London Execs: Returning Bonuses Is Blackmail - ...
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videocafe.crooksandliars.com - 3/24/2009
Fox anchor compares taxing AIG bonuses to sexual abuse
— videocafe.crooksandliars.com — Download | Play    Download | Play Fox Business Network anchor Dagen McDowell made her case against a... new tax on Wall Street bonuses funded by the government by comparing it to sexual abuse. McDowell: "You don't want to think if you get ... (more) Fox anchor compares taxing AIG bonuses to sexual abuse
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