Subprime Meltdown

Why We Don't Need The Debt Ceiling

New Yorker | James Surowiecki | Posted 09.25.2011

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In the past few years, the U.S. economy has been beset by the subprime meltdown, skyrocketing oil prices, the Eurozone debt crisis, and even the Tohok...

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Phil Gramm: Recession Is "Mental," America Is "Nation Of Whiners" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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***SCROLL DOWN FOR RESPONSES FROM THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN, THE DNC, AND OBAMA CAMPAIGN*** In an interview with the Washington Times, McCain's top economi...

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Mortgage Scandal: Dodd Denies Wrongdoing Again

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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DANBURY, Conn. — Sen. Christopher Dodd said Monday that the controversy over two loans he received will not compromise his ability to lead Congr...

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Fed Unveils Protective New Home Mortgage Proposal

AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Federal Reserve unveiled a proposal Tuesday that would give people taking out home mortgages new protections against shady lending practices. The...

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