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huffingtonpost.com - 11 hours ago
Geithner Asked To Resign; 'Mr. Secretary, The Public Has Lost All Confidence In Your Ability To ...
— huffingtonpost.com — A heated exchange erupted on Capitol Hill today as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner was explicitly asked to resign. The ranking House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, Kevin Brady of Texas, ticked off a litany of economic concerns and ... (more) Geithner Asked To Resign; 'Mr. Secretary, The Public Has ...

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huffingtonpost.com - 2 days ago
Peter DeFazio, Dem Rep.: It's 'Pretty Embarrassing' That Dems Now Identified With Wall Street
— huffingtonpost.com — One of the loudest populist voices in the Democratic Caucus predicted on Thursday that the party may have to forcefully challenge the White House on economic matters if it wanted to hold on to power in the 2010 elections. One day after calling on ... (more) Peter DeFazio, Dem Rep.: It's 'Pretty Embarrassing' That ...

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Timothy Geithner Latest Blog Posts

Help Us Help Alan Grayson Save Federal Reserve Audit Bill
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Dr. Timothy Ball on the hacked CRU emails (Video)
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The Sunday Showdown
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McConnell, Hutchison Don’t Echo Call For Geithner Resignation
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WATCH: Roundtable: Geithner isn't going anywhere
8 hours ago at ABC News: Politics
Obama Becomes Negative, Dissing the Treasury
notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com - 2 days ago
Obama Becomes Negative, Dissing the Treasury
— notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com — Paul Krugman Dana Milbank Jacob Bernstein Eric McMorris-Santoros "By making what was in effect a multibillion-dollar gift to Wall Street, policy makers undermined their own credibility — and put the broader economy at risk." - Paul Krugman "The GOP has returned to a familiar line on ... (more) Obama Becomes Negative, Dissing the Treasury

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themoderatevoice.com - 2 days ago
Geithner’s Welcome Expired Long Ago
— themoderatevoice.com — I told you so 7 months ago in my TMV post dated 3/19/09 and titled “It’s Time to Throw Geithner under the Bus.” Considering the growing chorus from the left, right and middle now calling for his termination or resignation, I re-read my original post. As always, I was prescient, accurate, and ... (more) Geithner’s Welcome Expired Long Ago

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themoderatevoice.com - 2 days ago
Geithner Must Go
— themoderatevoice.com — Today’s New York Times featured two columns about Tim Geithner. The one by Paul Krugman panned him for his role in the A.I.G. bailout. The one by David Brooks praised him for his efforts saving the financial system. Both columns keyed off his testimony yesterday before a House panel. I ... (more) Geithner Must Go

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Geithner Says Insurance Policies, Not AIG Derivatives Contracts, Were Systemic Risk
online.wsj.com - 2 days ago
Geithner Says Insurance Policies, Not AIG Derivatives Contracts, Were Systemic Risk
— online.wsj.com — TARP Inspector General Neil Barofsky keeps committing flagrant acts of political transparency, which if nothing else ought to inform the debate going forward over financial reform. In his latest bombshell, the IG discloses that the New York Federal ... (more) Geithner Says Insurance Policies, Not AIG Derivatives ...

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Geithner Urges Action on Financial Reform
online.wsj.com - 2 days ago
Geithner Urges Action on Financial Reform
— online.wsj.com — Congress must move quickly to create a "safer, more stable financial system," U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner said, as lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill pressed forward with legislative efforts. (more) Geithner Urges Action on Financial Reform

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abcnews.go.com - 2 days ago
WATCH: Geithner Faces Calls for Resignation
— abcnews.go.com — Two Republicans call for the treasury secretary's resignation during hearing. United States Secretary of the Treasury - United States - Timothy Geithner - Politics - Television (more) WATCH: Geithner Faces Calls for Resignation

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bloomberg.com - 2 days ago
Geithner Resignation Calls May Increase as 2010 Election Nears
— bloomberg.com — Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner , as part of a grilling on Capitol Hill yesterday, was asked by a Republican lawmaker to resign. It is a call he is likely to hear again and again as next year’s election campaign heats ... (more) Geithner Resignation Calls May Increase as 2010 Election ...

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Tax Cheat Geithner Urged to Step Down During House Hearing… Refuses (Video)
gatewaypundit.firstthings.com - 2 days ago
Tax Cheat Geithner Urged to Step Down During House Hearing… Refuses (Video)
— gatewaypundit.firstthings.com — Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) calls on Tax Cheat Obama Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to step down today during a House hearing. Geithner has failed as Treasury Secretary allowing the national deficit to triple under Barack Obama: Geithner sharply ... (more) Tax Cheat Geithner Urged to Step Down During House ...

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susiemadrak.com - 3 days ago
Giving Geithner the Boot?
— susiemadrak.com — I dunno. Even if we got him canned, do you think they’d hire anyone much different to replace him? A Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) member said there’s “growing consensus” among liberals that Treasury Secretary ... (more) Giving Geithner the Boot?

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abcnews.go.com - 3 days ago
Two Republicans To Treasury Secty Geithner: Resign
— abcnews.go.com — Reps. Kevin Brady and Michael Burgess tell Geithner to go. Republican - United States - Politics - Michael Burgess - Society and Culture (more) Two Republicans To Treasury Secty Geithner: Resign

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huffingtonpost.com - 3 days ago
Rep. DeFazio: Fire "Timmy" Geithner
— huffingtonpost.com — Rep. Peter DeFazio called for the firing of President Barack Obama's top two economic aides on Wednesday for pursuing a recovery plan skewed too heavily towards Wall Street's favor. The Oregon Democrat told MSNBC's Ed Schultz that he was dismayed ... (more) Rep. DeFazio: Fire "Timmy" Geithner

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thehill.com - 3 days ago
Geithner defends job, blames economic troubles on previous administration
— thehill.com — Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner on Thursday fiercely rejected the suggestion he step down from his post in light of growing concerns from both the left and right over his leadership. In a fiery exchange with Ranking Republican Rep. Kevin Brady (Tx.), ... (more) Geithner defends job, blames economic troubles on ...

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marketnewslive.blogspot.com - 3 days ago
Video: Geithner urges banks to lend
— marketnewslive.blogspot.com — At a Washington event dedicated to small business, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urged banks to step up to the plate and lend more money in order to keep the economic revival growing. (more) Video: Geithner urges banks to lend

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thehill.com - 4 days ago
House Dem: 'Growing consensus' among liberals to dump Geithner
— thehill.com — A member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) said Wednesday that there is a "growing consensus" among the liberal bloc to force Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to step down. {mosads}Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) said that he and other ... (more) House Dem: 'Growing consensus' among liberals to dump ...

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Ed Show - Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR04) levels Goldman Sachs, Summers, and Treasury Sec Tim Geithner (video)
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youtube.com - 4 days ago
Ed Show - Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR04) levels Goldman Sachs, Summers, and Treasury Sec Tim ...
— youtube.com — Ed Show - Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR04) levels Goldman Sachs, Summers, and Treasury Sec Tim GeithnerVisit: http://firedoglake.com (more) Ed Show - Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR04) levels Goldman ...

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weeklystandard.com - 4 days ago
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

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tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com - 4 days ago
Heads on Pikes
— tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com — I made the point earlier in the month that much of the populist outrage against health care reform is really misdirected anger about the federal bailout of the Banks and AIG. This morning comes proof at how Geithner and Paulson were rolled by Goldman ... (more) Heads on Pikes

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thehill.com - 4 days ago
GOP candidate wants Geither to be replaced
— thehill.com — A former House Republican running for the Senate in Connecticut is calling for Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to be replaced because of the handling of AIG's bailout. GOP candidate Rob Simmons reacted to a report by Neil Barofsky, the inspector ... (more) GOP candidate wants Geither to be replaced

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riehlworldview.com - 4 days ago
How Geithner Could Hurt Dodd
— riehlworldview.com — Man, I don't like that flag symbol at the Inspectors General site. Anyway, remember Special Inspector General for TARP Neil Barofsky? We first learned his name during Obama's early IG scandal. I wonder why they wanted him, along with others, to be ... (more) How Geithner Could Hurt Dodd

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reason.com - 4 days ago
Corruption, Panic and Incompetence Fueled Geithner's Backstairs Intrigue
— reason.com — Corruption, Panic and Incompetence Fueled Geithner's Backstairs Intrigue Tim Cavanaugh | November 17, 2009 Fire Geithner now! Reason readers learned a few weeks ago about then-President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Tim Geithner's role in ... (more) Corruption, Panic and Incompetence Fueled ...

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economicsofcontempt.blogspot.com - 5 days ago
Geithner Vindicated in TARP Watchdog Report
— economicsofcontempt.blogspot.com — They had collateral already posted by AIG to protect against the risk of AIG default. The combination of collateral in their possession plus the fair market value of the underlying CDOs also in their possession equaled the par value of the credit ... (more) Geithner Vindicated in TARP Watchdog Report

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TARP Audit Finds Geithner Gave Away The Farm
cbsnews.com - 5 days ago
TARP Audit Finds Geithner Gave Away The Farm
— cbsnews.com — This post by Jill Schlesinger originally appeared on CBS' MoneyWatch.com . Special Inspector General for TARP (aka "SIG TARP") Neil Barofsky said something we've all known for a while: the government gave away the farm when AIG failed . If you ... (more) TARP Audit Finds Geithner Gave Away The Farm

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washingtonpost.com - 5 days ago
Va. Gov. Timothy Kaine assesses the Deeds defeat
— 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) Va. Gov. Timothy Kaine assesses the Deeds defeat

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Report hits Geithner over AIG bailout
politico.com - 5 days ago
Report hits Geithner over AIG bailout
— politico.com — Gov't watchdog criticizes how he handled the bailout while head of the N.Y. Fed in 2008. (more) Report hits Geithner over AIG bailout

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thehill.com - 9 days ago
Obama administration may eye using TARP for deficit reduction
— thehill.com — The Obama administration may explore using leftover bailout funds to pay off the deficit, the president's budget director said Thursday. Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag told a summit this afternoon sponsored by Bloomberg News ... (more) Obama administration may eye using TARP for deficit ...

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ceiondemand.org - 9 days ago
CEI/ARC Intellectual Ammunition Workshop 9/11/09
— ceiondemand.org — 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 John Berlau on Timothy Geithner’s Tax Troubles 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 2 votes, ... (more) CEI/ARC Intellectual Ammunition Workshop 9/11/09

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online.wsj.com - 10 days ago
U.S. Posts $176.36 Billion Deficit for October
— online.wsj.com — MEENA THIRUVENGADAM and DARRELL HUGHES WASHINGTON -- The federal government kicked off fiscal year 2010 by posting its widest-ever October budget deficit, the Treasury Department said Thursday. The $176.36 billion gap is more than $20 billion wider ... (more) U.S. Posts $176.36 Billion Deficit for October

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Why Is Geithner Dead Set Against A Financial Transactions Tax?
wonkroom.thinkprogress.org - 12 days ago
Why Is Geithner Dead Set Against A Financial Transactions Tax?
— wonkroom.thinkprogress.org — At a meeting of the G-20 over the weekend, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown turned some heads by suggesting that the cost of any future bank failures be funded by assessing a financial transactions tax (FTT) on all trades (assuming that other ... (more) Why Is Geithner Dead Set Against A Financial ...

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mediamatters.org - 13 days ago
During Fox News report on Geithner asking for "sweeping new powers," Napolitano claims, "This is ...
— mediamatters.org — During Fox News report on Geithner asking for "sweeping new powers," Napolitano claims, "This is Josef Stalin without the bloodshed" (more) During Fox News report on Geithner asking for "sweeping ...

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themoderatevoice.com - 13 days ago
Geithner Sides With Wall Street — Again
— themoderatevoice.com — Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner did something the other day that not only perfectly reveals his economic priorities (and those of the Obama Administration), it suggests the still very shaky state of some of our biggest banks. He put the kibosh on a proposal for a so-called “Tobin ... (more) Geithner Sides With Wall Street — Again

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Dowd: Which are miserable nuns?
firstthings.com - 18 days ago
Dowd: Which are miserable nuns?
— firstthings.com — Dominican Nuns having fun So many people have written so well about Maureen Dowd’s recent display of sublime ignorance on the subject of nuns and the oppressive, patriarchal church that has oppressed them and kept them down encouraged ... (more) Dowd: Which are miserable nuns?

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washingtonexaminer.com - 19 days ago
Geithner 'burned billions' on CIT
— washingtonexaminer.com — By: David Freddoso Commentary Staff Writer 11/02/09 11:21 PM EST Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is directly to blame for taxpayers' loss of $2.3 billion in the CIT bailout, says professor William Black of the University of Missouri-Kansas City ... (more) Geithner 'burned billions' on CIT

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TurboTax Tim Geithner 'Burned Billions' in Taxpayer Dough Making Rookie Mistakes
directorblue.blogspot.com - 19 days ago
TurboTax Tim Geithner 'Burned Billions' in Taxpayer Dough Making Rookie Mistakes
— directorblue.blogspot.com — The man marketed by the Obama administration as 'the only person' smart enough to save the financial system apparently made a series of strategic blunders costing taxpayers billions. Change! Eh, sorry -- that was my Obama Tourette's Syndrome kicking in.Another one of the nation's largest lenders ... (more) TurboTax Tim Geithner 'Burned Billions' in Taxpayer ...

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feeds.nytimes.com - 20 days ago
Geithner Laments the Deficit, but Demurs on Tax Increases
— feeds.nytimes.com — The Treasury secretary said President Obama would not add to the tax burden of people making less than $250,000 a year. (more) Geithner Laments the Deficit, but Demurs on Tax Increases

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thehill.com - 20 days ago
Cantwell 'not sure' why Geithner has job
— thehill.com — Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) said that she's "not sure" why Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner still has a job on Monday morning. Cantwell ripped into the financial reforms put forth by Geithner and the Obama administration as "appalling" for including ... (more) Cantwell 'not sure' why Geithner has job

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huffingtonpost.com - 20 days ago
Why Keep Geithner?
— huffingtonpost.com — A year ago it was revealed to the American people that our banking system was a legalized Ponzi scheme in which bank and insurance CEOs paid themselves billions of dollars in personal compensation to lend and insure assets with money they didn't have ... (more) Why Keep Geithner?

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Rahm Taking Direct Interest in Reg Reform
tnr.com - 20 days ago
Rahm Taking Direct Interest in Reg Reform
— tnr.com — Earlier today, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner was up at the House Financial Services Committee testifying on the administration's proposal for dealing with threats to the financial system ("Too Big To Fail," etc.). read more (more) Rahm Taking Direct Interest in Reg Reform

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msnbc.msn.com - 21 days ago
Nov. 1: Tim Geithner, David Plouffe, roundtable
— msnbc.msn.com — Transcript of the November 1, 2009 broadcast of NBC's "Meet the Press," featuring Tim Geithner, David Plouffe, Jon Krakauer, Jim Miklaszewski and Andrea Mitchell. (more) Nov. 1: Tim Geithner, David Plouffe, roundtable

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online.wsj.com - 22 days ago
Geithner Expands Tax-Credit Program
— online.wsj.com — Geithner announced plans for a $5 billion expansion to a tax-credit program that aims to help distressed communities nationwide. (more) Geithner Expands Tax-Credit Program

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"TARP on Steroids" (video)
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youtube.com - 23 days ago
"TARP on Steroids" (video)
— youtube.com — At a 9/23/09 hearing, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner refuses to accept even a $1 trillion cap on his request for a secret new bank bailout - one more far-re... (more) "TARP on Steroids" (video)

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My World Series Prediction?
firstthings.com - 23 days ago
My World Series Prediction?
— firstthings.com — Several readers have asked me to predict the outcome of this world series. Now, I do dearly love the Yankees, and it is true that Hillary Clinton is no longer NY’s senator, so her “I’ve always been a Yankees fan” curse may ... (more) My World Series Prediction?

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feeds.nytimes.com - 23 days ago
F.D.I.C. Chief Criticizes Reform Plan
— feeds.nytimes.com — The regulator, Sheila C. Bair, found fault with a White House plan for a new process to unwind large companies. (more) F.D.I.C. Chief Criticizes Reform Plan

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nytimes.com - 23 days ago
Geithner's Regulation Plan for Big Finance Firms Criticized
— nytimes.com — Sheila Bair, the F.D.I.C. chairwoman, said the proposed regulator “lacked sufficient authority to effectively address systemic risks.” (more) Geithner's Regulation Plan for Big Finance Firms Criticized

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Geithner: Legislation won't lead to more bailouts (AP)
news.yahoo.com - 23 days ago
Geithner: Legislation won't lead to more bailouts (AP)
— news.yahoo.com — AP - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the government's ability to dismantle mammoth financial institutions like Lehman Brothers and American International Group, when necessary, won't lead to future bailouts. (more) Geithner: Legislation won't lead to more bailouts (AP)

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Geithner: Recession Still 'Acute' For Some
abcnews.go.com - 23 days ago
Geithner: Recession Still 'Acute' For Some
— abcnews.go.com — Treasury chief says stimulus is working but many Americans still feel pain. (more) Geithner: Recession Still 'Acute' For Some

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U.S. Eyes Power to Shrink Strong Banks
online.wsj.com - 23 days ago
U.S. Eyes Power to Shrink Strong Banks
— online.wsj.com — Geithner said an overhaul of banks would let the U.S. order even healthy firms to shrink if their size threatened the overall economy. (more) U.S. Eyes Power to Shrink Strong Banks

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Ron Paul Geithner: Fed Res As Lender Last Resort Contributes to Moral Hazard (video)
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youtube.com - 24 days ago
Ron Paul Geithner: Fed Res As Lender Last Resort Contributes to Moral Hazard (video)
— youtube.com — October 29, 2009Ron Paul (R-TX) GeithnerHouse Financial Services Committee (more) Ron Paul Geithner: Fed Res As Lender Last Resort ...

Comments vote down LewRockwell.com Blog found this 24 days agofound this
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