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Scott Jagow

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  • One of the big topics at this week's G-20 summit will be banker compensation. World leaders seem in unison on this topic — outrageous bonuses led…

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  • Sep 23, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Question: What movie premiere after-party was held at an extremely swanky Soho apartment with two suites, two balconies, a hot tub and a steak bar…

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  • This week, Pittsburgh hosts the gathering of world leaders known as the G-20 Summit. Pittsburgh? I'm trying to imagine Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela…

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  • A couple months ago, I wrote about the debate over putting up road signs that promote the stimulus projects. Well, the Senate has given its…

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  • It's hard to believe, but admissions to journalism schools are up significantly. I know that defies logic, considering the state of the industry,…

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  • Sep 22, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Good stuff this morning, including Hank Paulson's phone records, a debate over requiring health insurance, and why Goldman always wins:…

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  • A new study suggests many people who are walking away from their mortgages know exactly what they're doing. They're not especially desperate. …

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  • Today, the FCC chairman said he wants to codify rules that prevent wireless providers from messing with your Internet access. His argument has a…

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  • Subway is opening 40 new locations a week around the world. It'll pass 31,800 this week, and within the next 9 months or so, it should overtake…

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  • Sep 21, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Good morning. Hope you had a good weekend. We'll start the morning with astonishing remarks and one unbelievable question:…

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