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  • GMAC is back in line at the Treasury Department, empty bowl in hand. The bank is asking the government for a third bailout — somewhere between $2…

  • Oct 28, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Good morning. Two former Fed chairmen disagree with our current one about TBTF. That and more:…

  • Ecuador has an idea for keeping millions of tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere — pay us $3 billion, and we won't drill for oil in a…

  • Oct 27, 2009

    Young and old

    Actress Billie Burke once said: Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese. But if you're looking for a job right now, it does…

  • One idea being bounced around Congress is a tax credit to businesses for creating jobs. We need something to get the job market going again. I'm…

  • Oct 27, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Good morning. Does Congress need a bonus system? Plus, why we don't hate Wal-Mart anymore, among other items:…

  • Oct 27, 2009

    Bad Company

    What national bank would make a loan to OJ Simpson after he was found liable for the deaths of his wife and her friend? And would not only make…

  • Oct 26, 2009

    Scary things

    If the economy isn't enough to keep you up nights, maybe you should see Paranormal Activity, this week's top-grossing movie at the box office. …

  • The American people may have reached a boiling point with their anger towards Wall Street. As I write this, hundreds of protesters have gathered…

  • Oct 26, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Good morning. Hope you had a good weekend. Short list this morning:…