Cooper Union Speech

The President Has Spoken. Now Let's Help Him Act.

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Richard (RJ) Eskow

Obama's speech walked a line between vision and reality. At times it seemed an internal dialog between the technocrat who sees the problems and how to fix them, and the pragmatist who wants to reap the rewards from whatever bill gets passed.

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Jim Chanos On Obama's Speech: 'A Little Bit of Admonishment,' But Won't Kill Wall St.'s 'Golden Goose'

Posted 05.25.2011

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Hedge fund manager -- and proud short-seller -- James Chanos spoke to CNBC reporters today outside of New York City's Cooper Union after President Oba...

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Needed: Another Cooper Union Speech

Joseph B. Margolick | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph B. Margolick

February 27 is the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's speech at Cooper Union. Why was his address that night so successful, and what does it mean for us today? The answer is, a lot.

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