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Ryan Grim

Moneyed Interests Lining Up For Battle Over Accounting Standards

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 11.16.2009 | Politics


In the midst of what was supposed to be a Congressional push for increased financial regulation and accountability, a powerful coalition of moneyed in...

The Secrets To Goldman Sachs' Success: Contrary Bets, Predatory Lending, Government Connections, Offshore Tax Havens

McClatchy | Greg Gordon | Posted 11.01.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON -- In 2006 and 2007, Goldman Sachs Group peddled more than $40 billion in securities backed by at least 200,000 risky home mortgages, but n...

Is CNBC Pimping for State Street Bank?

Jerry Brown | Posted 10.21.2009 | Business


Jerry Brown

In my book, there's nothing 'quaint' about corporate fraud or ripping off pension funds. So, I'll continue to bring the high-priced rip-off artists like State Street Bank to justice, regardless of CNBC sneers.

State Street Sued: Jerry Brown, California AG, Sues Bank For "Unconscionable Fraud"

Posted 10.21.2009 | Business


Citing "unconscionable fraud," California Attorney General Jerry Brown announced a major lawsuit today against State Street Bank and Trust. Brown seek...

Calpers Sues Moody's, S&P, Fitch Over Ratings Of Shoddy Assets

nytimes.com | LESLIE WAYNE | Posted 08.15.2009 | Business

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SACRAMENTO -- The nation's largest public pension fund has filed suit in California state court in connection with $1 billion in losses that it says w...

AIG Shows Why We Need the Employee Free Choice Act

Mike Elk | Posted 08.11.2009 | Business


Mike Elk

Unions, representing the combined interests of everyday Americans, can be a valuable instrument in fighting for the interests of all, not just those at the top.

Virgin's Green Investment Fund Gets First $199 Million

Financial Times | Chris Hughes | Posted 07.05.2008 | Green


Wolverhampton City Council and Calpers, the influential Californian pension fund, have emerged as some of the maiden investors in Virgin Group's first...

"You're About to Witness A Crime."

Max Keiser | Posted 06.21.2008 | Business


Max Keiser

Workers and savers end up footing the bill for Wall Street's bonuses and Fed-crimes against the dollar.