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JPMorgan Still Hates The Economy

J.P. Morgan Chase, America's largest warehouse of arrogant financial elites, has issued yet another deceptive lobbyist smear in the guise of an "analyst report." Yesterday, the megabank's Chief Economist James Glassman launched a broadside against Sen. more »

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Liveblogging Dugan's Appearance at the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission

Why did Angelides wait until 3:00 to hit Dugan on preemption? He really went for it, and it was great. Angelides to Dugan: "You tied the hands of the states and then you sat on your hands." more »

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The Last Obscenity: Will the Bank Lobby Succeed in Screwing Poor Kids?

It is, as President Obama stated, a "no-brainer." Cut the $90 billion in subsides that go to banks to make risk-free student loans that are GUARANTEED BY THE GOVERNMENT, go to direct lending, and use the money saved to increase Pell grants and tuition tax credits for working families so more poor kids can afford college. $90 billion over 10 years isn't bubkas. more »

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