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As the bailouts mount serious questions remain about the future formation of the economy and the government. These questions revolve... View Article
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Another of the Open House Project report recommendations is slowly becoming reality. The omnibus appropriations report (HR 1105) contains language... View Article
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Speaking of Open Congress’ spiffy new features, check out this new “rushed bills” option mirrored at our own Read the... View Article
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Following calls from their fellow senators, Banking Committee Chair Chris Dodd and Ranking Member Richard Shelby slammed the Federal Reserve... View Article
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In the 10 years leading up to current economic crisis, the financial sector spent $5 billion on political influence, according... View Article
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