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Why the United States Might Lose its AAA Rating

Georges Ugeux | Posted 05.25.2011

Georges Ugeux

A downgrade of the AAA rating of the United States would have profound consequences on our international reputation and leadership. We certainly do not need the aggravation.

Clueless Fed: It Can't Account For $9 Trillion

zerohedge.blogspot.com | Tyler Durden | Posted 05.25.2011

This video is a must watch for anyone who wants to understand just how "effective" the Fed is at safeguarding taxpayer money. Apparently nobody at the...

Fed's Balance Sheet Expands, Buying Up To $300B Treasury Bonds, $750 Billion Mortgage Bonds

AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — With the country sinking deeper into recession, the Federal Reserve launched a bold $1.2 trillion effort Wednesday to lower rates o...