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kudlowsmoneypolitics.blogspot.com - 10/5/2008
Is Bush Embracing the Dodd-Frank Sub-Prime Bailout Plan?
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Treasury man Henry Paulson’s ideas to remodel the regulatory system governing financial markets are dominating the headlines today. But there may be a bigger story coming down the road, one that is of much greater immediate significance to economic policy. Namely, there are lots of rumors out of ...
capitalgainsandgames.com - 9/29/2008
My Take On Paulson, Frank, Dodd
— capitalgainsandgames.com — First, nice work Pete. CG&G readers haven't seen everything Pete's done this week and weekend to stay... up-to-date on what's been happening on Paulson-Frank-Dodd (Or is it Paulson-Dodd-Frank?), but I doubt that many other people outside those in ... (more) My Take On Paulson, Frank, Dodd
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Fannie Mae and the Financial Crisis
The Big Picture — ... includes pressure from clients such as Coutrywide CEO Angelo Mozilla, pressure from Congress, and the demands from investors for the company to be more aggressive. Most of all, it looks at the ongoing competitive demands of the market place that Fanny was in. The key to understanding the GSE story is grasping their role within the bigger picture of the economy and housing sector. While there are some pundits who prefer talking points over reality (Charlies Gasparino, Lawrence Kudlow, James Pethoukoukis, and Jeff Saut all toed the GOP line) I prefer ...

Barry Ritholtz: What Caused the Financial Crisis?
Economist's View — ... includes pressure from clients such as Coutrywide CEO Angelo Mozilla, pressure from Congress, and the demands from investors for the company to be more aggressive. Most of all, it looks at the ongoing competitive demands of the market place that Fanny was in. The key to understanding the GSE story is grasping their role within the bigger picture of the economy and housing sector. While there are some pundits who prefer talking points over reality (Charlies Gasparino, Lawrence Kudlow, James Pethoukoukis, and Jeff Saut all toed the GOP line) I ...

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