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Louisiana State Government – ‘Year of the Wildebeest’

by JEREMY ALFORD – Gambit Weekly (excerpt)   In a few months’ time, Louisiana lawmakers will make their own pilgrimage to Baton Rouge — possibly for a special session in January, but definitely for the annual session in April. It’s … Continue reading

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Bob Kerrey’s Unusual Corporate Connections – Tenet Healthcare

by PEU Report/State of the Division Ex-Nebraska Governor and Senator Bob Kerrey, the highly respected 9-11 Commission co-chair, surfaced not long ago as a corporate board member for Tenet Healthcare, Genworth Financial, Jones Apparel and Scientific Games Corporation. Conde Nast … Continue reading

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Fannie and Freddie to suspend foreclosures during Christmas season

From CNBC: Mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are suspending foreclosures during the holiday season. The two companies say they will halt foreclosure sales between Nov. 26 and Jan. 9, while they evaluate whether borrowers qualify for a … Continue reading

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Housing Doom Blog – Why Do We Need Credit For “Everyday Purchases”?

Why Do We Need Credit For “Everyday Purchases”? By twist I’ve heard a lot of scary comments from Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, but this one ranks near the top: [Thanks L!] “Millions of Americans cannot find affordable financing for their … Continue reading

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Jeb’s New Boss?

Lehman Brothers’ investment management business had two famous employees when the firm sank beneath the asphalt of Wall Street. President Bush’s brother Jeb worked for Lehman’s private equity group, while cousin George Herbert Walker was global head of investment management. … Continue reading

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