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New Democrat Coalition

The Best Little Whorehouse in Washington

David Sirota | Posted 10.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: New Democrat Coalition, Wall Street, Bloomberg News, K Street, Roll Call, Lobbyists, Barney Frank, Finance Industry, Lobbying Industry, Democratic Party, Banking Industry, Joseph Crowley, Politics News
David Sirota

In just the first half of 2009, the 15 New Democrats on Financial Services committee "received about $1.9 million in contributions from the finance, insurance and real estate industries."

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Dem Centrists Pressure Pelosi To Hold Off On Climate Bill

The Hill | Posted 06.07.2009 | Politics

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Democratic centrists are pressing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to set aside a flagging climate change bill to focus on what they think is a more achieva...

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Melissa Bean Helps Banks Gut Bill to Limit TARP Bonuses

Jane Hamsher | Posted 05.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: Tarp, Goldman Sachs, Jim Himes, Adam Pase, Ellen Tauscher, Aig Bonuses, Timothy Geithner, New Democrat Coalition, Alan Grayson, Chamber of Commerce, Bank Lobbyists, Neal Cavuto, Melissa Bean, Melissa Bean AIG, Aig Bonus Tax Vote, Aig Bonus Tax, Bonus Outrage, Aig, Politics News
Jane Hamsher

The New Democrats and the Blue Dogs made good on their threats to join with Republicans to block legislation that would limit the payment of TARP bonuses. Score one for the banks.

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Ellen Tauscher (D-BofA) Helps Bank Lobbyists Write Our Laws

Jane Hamsher | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Mortgages, Bankruptcy, Lobbyists, Ellen Tauscher, Banks, New Democrat Coalition, Homeowners, Cramdown, Foreclosure Crisis, Foreclosure, Housing Crisis, Politics News
Jane Hamsher

How can Tauscher claim that there's anything "moderate" about working on behalf of the bankers who created this crisis?

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Mortgage Write-Downs: Why Does Ellen Tauscher Value Banks Over Constituents? Ask Adam Pase

Jane Hamsher | Posted 03.31.2009 | Politics

Read More: Mortgage Cram-Down, Adam Pase, Ellen Tauscher, Twenty First Century Group, Coalition for Fair & Affordable Lending, New Democrat Coalition, Chris Bowers, Bluedogs, Barack Obama, Economic Crisis, Banks, Banking Industry, Fiscal Responsibility, Politics News
Jane Hamsher

Why is Ellen Tauscher, head of the New Democrat Coalition, working so hard on behalf of bank and mortgage industry lobbyists?

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