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Tag Archive: Economic Crisis

Top Financial Services Committee Members Rely Heavily On Finance Campaign Contributions

by Paul Blumenthal Oct 9, 2009 2:33 pm

One year after the biggest economic collapse since the Great Depression, Congress is still debating new financial regulations to protect... View Article

Financial Sector Spent $5 Billion on Political Influence

by Paul Blumenthal Mar 4, 2009 3:05 pm

In the 10 years leading up to current economic crisis, the financial sector spent $5 billion on political influence, according... View Article

Bailout Contracts Blacked Out

by Paul Blumenthal Oct 23, 2008 6:29 pm

If I remember correctly, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson sat in a committee hearing and pledged transparency in the operation of... View Article

In Broad Daylight: K Street Reeling, K Street Rising

by Paul Blumenthal Oct 22, 2008 2:17 pm

Third quarter lobbying disclosure reports tell the story behind financial services lobbying in the lead up to the Panic of... View Article

In Broad Daylight: No Taxpayer Funded Lobbying

by Paul Blumenthal Oct 21, 2008 12:37 pm

AIG says it won’t spend bailout funds on lobbying, as other financial services welfare recipients acknowledge that lobbying expenses will... View Article

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