Wednesday, January 13, 2010

In Economic Woes 01-13


From my husband - Don't Mention the War

U.S. Chamber opens up 2010 with sweeping attack of Obama policies

Goldman Sachs-AIG: It's Likely Worse Than You Think
The Goldman Sachs-AIG scandal may be worse than we think. Former New York Fed President and current Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is being castigated for paying off AIG's counterparties - Goldman foremost among them - 100 cents on the dollar and then keeping these payments secret. But it seems likely that Goldman actually got much more than 100%. What is worse, Goldman may have received this windfall by trading on information that was deliberately withheld from the public
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The Geithner AIG Story. Those emails and 'systemic risk.'

America’s New Year’s Unemployment Hangover


Hey, Speaker Pelosi, Where Are the Jobs?

Obama's Prescription for Low-Wage Workers: High Implicit Taxes, Higher Premiums

Faux Recovery

1.2 million more jobs are missing

Senators eye ‘too big to fail’ bankruptcy fix



Who do they think they are kidding? White House Touts Stimulus Success, Pushes for Another

IRS Commissioner Does Not Do His Own Taxes Because of Complexity of Code

December budget deficit sets record

Obama and the 'Fat Cat Bankers'. Surprise! Banks with government guarantees take the biggest risks, make the most money, and pay the highest bonuses.

Poll: Obama neglecting the economy

This ain't good. From Each According to His Ability: “Progressive Pricing” Coming Soon to a Nation Near You

U.S. Chamber warns of ‘double-dip’ recession

Dem Congressman introduces 50% tax on bonuses AND Frank to hold Financial Services hearings on limiting executive pay



OMB's Fuzzy Math

Let's Take the "Crony" Out of "Crony Capitalism"

The Big Question: Which matters more, healthcare or jobs?

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