Robert Reich talking: we do have to substantially increase taxes at the top, if we’re going to have enough money to do everything that needs … Saving CapitalismRead more
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Fighting Against Foreclosure Fraud and Courts’ Abuse of Power
Attorney Scott Stafne, of Washington state, is known in foreclosure fraud circles as the “people’s lawyer” – one who not only understands the complicity of … Fighting Against Foreclosure Fraud and Courts’ Abuse of PowerRead more
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Greece Makes €450 Million Payment to International Monetary Fund
Greece transferred around €450 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday. As a result, Athens has repaid its second major loan without being … Greece Makes €450 Million Payment to International Monetary FundRead more
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Protests Erupt Outside of Greek Parliament
Protests erupted in Greece Wednesday as the Greek Parliament approved harsh new austerity measures in exchange for a third European bailout. Greek Prime Minister Alexis … Protests Erupt Outside of Greek ParliamentRead more
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A Hostage Situation
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has submitted a bailout proposal which includes harsh austerity measures, just days after the Greek people overwhelmingly rejected such measures … A Hostage SituationRead more
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Ernst & Young Pays $10 Million to Settle Lehman Brothers Audit Failure Lawsuit
Ernst & Young, one of the Big Four auditing firms, has agreed to pay a $10 million to New York state to settle a lawsuit … Ernst & Young Pays $10 Million to Settle Lehman Brothers Audit Failure LawsuitRead more
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Eric Holder Back to Wall Street-Tied Law Firm
[How shameful people are the US citizens] Recently retired U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is returning home—to the corporate law firm Covington & Burling, where … Eric Holder Back to Wall Street-Tied Law FirmRead more
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Zero Accountability
As the 2012 presidential election season heats up, new campaign finance figures reveal Wall Street is heavily investing in President Obama. According to the nonpartisan … Zero AccountabilityRead more
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Do you want Wall Street to donate their bonus to you
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 both hit record highs on Thursday while the NASDAQ surged to its highest level in over … Do you want Wall Street to donate their bonus to youRead more