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Economic Summary of Our Current "Recession"MLA format summary of the economics of out time. Feel free to put your own input in as well.- Northern Trust Bank to Return $1.5 Billion in Bailout MoneyNorthern Trust, a Chicago-based bank, announced that it intends to return $1.5 billon in bailout money "as quickly as prudently possible," according to the Chicago Tribune, due to public outcry over the Northern Trust Open.
Northern Trust Bank Receives Bailout Money; Throws Huge Los Angeles PartyNorthern Trust received $1.6 billion as a result of U.S. government bailouts, and now it seems they have been spending that money on parties.- Why Are Banks Not Making More Loans After Receiving the Bailout Money?It would appear that the banks receiving the tax payer dollars in the form of the bailout are still not lending. There should have been more accountability and the banks should have been given strict guidelines on how to use the money.
More Shocking News on 2009 Bailout Spending by U.S. Treasury DepartmentThe U.S. Treasury Department invested $267 million of bailout money in a downgraded ailing bank that employs the wife of House Republican Whip Eric Cantor. The bailout money was supposed to be used to buy preferred stocks in healthy banks.- White House Considers Using Wall Street Bailout Money to Help AutomakersIn light of the Senate's rejection of the $14 billion auto industry aid package, the White House may tap into the Wall Street bailout fund to help bolster the ailing auto industry.
- Obama Rating Hits an All-Time LowPresident Obama's rating hits an all time low period in September 2010.
- Has the United States Become a Plutonomy?Can the United States overcome the present plutonomy/plutocracy and be transformed into a less "capitalism for the sake of capitalism" economy?
- More Scandals from the Financial Crisis Revealed: Lee Farkas IndictedNow that the dust has settled after the financial meltdown, more cheaters have been caught. Lee Farkas of Taylor, Bean, and Whitaker Mortgage Corp. is the newest face of criminally charged Wall Street executives.
eBay Will Receive Scammed US Government Bailout Money to Pay Executive Salaries and BonusesEbay's new "partnership" with General Motors will divert billions in bailout money intended to stimulate the auto industry, to Ebay.com instead.- 5 Ways that Federal Bailout Money for Banks Has Hurt Credit Card HoldersThis article reviews and explains the dilemma that the federal bailout for banks has harmed those with high credit card debt.
- Bailout Money Should Go to EducationThe government has put the youth on the shelf while they put their focus on businesses like AIG, and this only continues to hurt the education and future of the country's children.
- Daily Poetry Challenge: They Broke It, We Buy ItNational Poetry Month Daily Challenge: a limerick on the economy
- Should AIG Executives Be Forced to Return Bonuses Paid with Federal Bailout Money?If they don't return it in full, and very soon, they may regret it for the rest of their lives.
- President Obama on Jay LenoWhat message are we receiving and what is the truth behind them?
- Politics and ConsequencesThe political arena today seems guided more by short-term thinking and an ignorance of consequences. That needs to change.
- The Economy: from Chaos to OrganizationThe economy is definitely in a state of chaos it's just a matter or re-establishing some organization.
- Bailout / Pay Raise Same DifferenceThe Middleman needs his first.
Bailout Causing Awkward TurmoilThe Presidents economic bailout bill has some on Capital Hill rather upset.
Citizens Ask Obama, Internet Users for HelpDuring a recent town hall meeting, several people asked President Obama for help. The mom of octuplets has set up a web site begging for donations. Have we become a nation of beggars? Our country didn't start out that way.- How to Spend the Bailout MoneySuggestions on how to use taxpayer bailout money.
- Hope for the FutureAn article taking stock of our country and the hope for the future.
- The Porn Industry Wants a BailoutLarry Flynt of Hustler magazine, and Joe Francis of Girls Gone Wild, say they "deserve" a share of Obama's bailout plan.
- Sex Industry Wants 5 Billion Dollar BailoutThe industries' top executives to seek bail out from congress.
Americans Against the Bailout (AATB)This group was started as an alternative way of thinking, a different approach to the proposed bailout of big business in this country.
Senate Vote on Auto Bailout Fails Over Auto Workers ConcessionsThe Big 3 Bailout, if a bailout is to occur, will not be a work of Congressional legislature it would seem. At a little past 11 p.m EST Thursday evening (December 11), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called for a "test" vote... and the bailout failed...
What Bailout? Workers Still Suffering After Bank BailoutChicago plant workers are suddenly jobless after no notice from Bank of America.
Big 3 Bailout Becomes Big 2 Bailout for the Short-TermExtremely unpopular or not, Congress is determined to go through with the Big 3 Bailout. But - now - so is the White House. But it is for far less money and for just two of the automobile manufacturers.- 12 Great Money Quotes for Our Present SituationJust what hath living beyond our collective means wrought? The current economic crisis, of course! If we could only live by these 12 great money quotes.
- Where Will the Bailout Money Come From?Questions and information on why does the Government think we should bail out all these big corporations?
- So Glad It's OverCaught up in the election we may have forgotten the reality that surrounds us.
- The American Consumer Has the Reins in Their HandsOur power has already been proven, if we don't buy they don't profit.
