Tag Archives: Politics

Public Citizen “Gripe Site” Representation

A “gripe site” is a web site established to criticize an institution such as a corporation, union, government body, or political figure. Not surprisingly, powerful institutions often do not take kindly to being criticized, and they have invented a variety … Continue reading

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Homeowners say arbitrators biased toward builders – “It’s a kangaroo court for the homeowner”

By Kevin Duffy The Atlanta Journal-Constitution February 17, 2009 Greg and Kimberly Cole and their three children have slept in cars, in a tent, in a motel, at friends’ houses — all to avoid staying at their $429,000 house in … Continue reading

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Power at play – DC Mardi Gras party – les bons temps roll over ethics questions

Jan 29, 2009 WASHINGTON – The revelry of Washington Mardi Gras begins tonight at the Washington Hilton. Physically, the Hilton is at the intersection of Connecticut and Florida avenues. Metaphysically, the Washington Mardi Gras is at the crossroads of what people … Continue reading

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House of Cards – Origins of the Financial Crisis ”Then and Now” – CNBC

“Let’s hope we are all wealthy and retired by the time this house of cards falters.” -Internal email, Wall Street, 12/15/06 Prophetic words that predicted the greatest financial collapse since the Great Depression. The current global economic collapse has its … Continue reading

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First trial dates for FEMA trailer suits

The Associated Press 2/10/2009 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has scheduled the first four trials for a batch of lawsuits filed on behalf of hurricane victims who claim they were exposed to potentially toxic fumes while living in … Continue reading

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