The former Justice Department official who led the agency’s investigation of Libor and the financial crisis is taking a post at a law firm that … DOJ Official Returns to Law Firm to Defend CorporationsRead more
Government
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Ex-SEC Head Joins D.C. Consulting Firm
The former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission has joined a Wall Street-tied consulting firm just months after stepping down. Mary Schapiro headed the … Ex-SEC Head Joins D.C. Consulting FirmRead more
Posted inGovernment / Jordan / News
Prime Minister Resigns Amid Mounting Anti-Austerity Protests
In Jordan, anti-austerity protests continued into a fifth day despite Monday’s resignation of Prime Minister Hani al-Mulki, who had pushed for the income tax increases … Prime Minister Resigns Amid Mounting Anti-Austerity ProtestsRead more
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Israel nabbed a rabbi for performing a wedding
As he waited to be interrogated by the Israel Police for conducting a non-Orthodox wedding, Rabbi Dov Haiyun began a Facebook post with three words: … Israel nabbed a rabbi for performing a weddingRead more
Posted inGovernment / Pollution / ToMl / USA Empire / Water
Fight to Expose Lead Poisoning in Flint
A new report by PBS Frontline has found the death toll from the water crisis in Flint may be higher than Michigan officials have acknowledged. … Fight to Expose Lead Poisoning in FlintRead more
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Trump’s War on the Environment, from Attacking Fuel Standards to Public Lands
Trump administration is also seeking to revoke California’s authority to set its own tougher automobile emissions standards. On Tuesday, acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said … Trump’s War on the Environment, from Attacking Fuel Standards to Public LandsRead more
Posted inGovernment / Law / ToMl / USA Empire
Endangered Mining Industry Act
The Trump administration has announced plans to gut the Endangered Species Act, ordering federal agencies to consider economic impacts before listing animals to be protected … Endangered Mining Industry ActRead more
Posted inEconomics / Government / News / Politics / USA Empire
Obama surprised about how much money he got
Since leaving office, the Obamas have garnered a $65 million book deal, and Obama is making an estimated 50 speeches a year before corporate and … Obama surprised about how much money he gotRead more
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Obama Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Now Runs Predatory Firm That Exploits the Poor for Profit
After a lengthy government career defined by his central role in bailing out predatory Wall Street banks as former President Barack Obama’s Treasury Secretary, Timothy … Obama Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Now Runs Predatory Firm That Exploits the Poor for ProfitRead more
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Signs of Tyranny
1. They exaggerate their mandate to govern – claiming, for example, that they won an election by a “landslide” even after losing the popular vote. … Signs of TyrannyRead more