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Entries from September 2008

Reality check

September 30th, 2008 · 26 Comments

Oprah’s mom has a problem with spending. She racked up a bill at a hip TOWN of Brookfield clothing store, Valentina. They sued because she hasn’t paid. Today she countered with the argument that she has a little problem with…

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Tags: fluff

A short video history re: Fannie/Freddie

September 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Democrats’ push for “affordable housing” ignored the need for regulation repeatedly requested by the Republicans.
Don’t miss Raines calling GSE investments “risk less.”

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Tags: markets & money

McCain uses Clinton’s statement on Fannie/Freddie in new ad

September 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments


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Tags: McCain

John McCain on “Fox and Friends”

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments

This morning:
“I also strongly recommended that we use the exchange stability fund that the Treasury has available — $250 billion — to shore up these institutions. Also, the Treasury has at its disposal about $1 trillion that they could…

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Tags: McCain · markets & money · the race for president

Pelosi speaks

September 29th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Watch what they’re talking about. Nancy had something to say…
(Should I write her a note of thanks?)

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Tags: markets & money · national