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HomeChuck Schumer (D-NY), The Undertaker
Posted by Larry Doyle on April 23rd, 2010 11:22 AM |
Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
No single member of Congress has received more financial support from the financial services industry than Chuck Schumer (D-NY). As such, Schumer is catching a lot of heat from the industry these days for not properly defending its interest against pending financial reform legislation.
The simple fact is, though, both the industry and Schumer do not appreciate that America has already graded them as huge failures. Hell, if we listen to Schumer himself, we can not come up with any other determination than that he has failed his constituents in New York and the country as a whole. How so? (more…)
Tags: A Wall Street Ally Balances Loyalties, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Schumer balances loyalties, Chuck Schumer the undertaker, health of financial services industry
Posted in Chuck Schumer, General | 3 Comments »
Obamanomics: Conservative or Revolutionary?
Posted by Larry Doyle on March 16th, 2009 4:17 PM |
A loyal reader shared with me a recent posting from former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Earlier today I cross posted a piece from No Quarter in which Reich was less than complimentary of Secretary Geithner. Well, let’s see what Mr. Reich has to say about President Obama’s economic program: Is Obamanomics Conservative or Revolutionary?
Prior to delving into my thoughts and commentary on Reich (or anybody), I always find it useful to consider the perspective of the writer. In regard to Mr. Reich, let us not forget that Robert Reich Excludes White Male Construction Workers from Obama Stimulus Plan. Utilizing that perspective, Mr. Reich would be considered to be more than slightly left of center. Additionally, in considering the Obama economic plans, I think it is critically important to incorporate the economic plans and agenda of the Democrats in Congress. These Congressional leaders have a major influence in this process. These Democrats, including David Obey (D-WI), Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Harry Reid (D-NV), Barney Frank (D-MA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chris Dodd (D-CT), and Steny Hoyer (D-MD) amongst others are major players in the stimulus, budget, and Omnibus bill that have come down from Congress. It is not totally clear where the lines are drawn between the White House and Congress on all the economic issues. That said, let’s see what Mr. Reich has to say and then critique his assessments of Obamanomics. (more…)
Tags: Barack Obama, Barney Frank, cap and trade, Chris Dodd, Chuck Schumer, David Obey, Democrats, Education, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Obamanomics, Reaganomics, regulatory structure, Robert reich, Steny Hoyer, taxes, Tim Geithner, universal health care, vouchers
Posted in American Consumers, Barack Obama, Christopher Dodd, Chuck Schumer, Commerce, Congress, Current Affairs, Democratic Party, Economic Stimulus, Economy, Education, Employment, Equity Markets, Nancy Pelosi, Obama Administration, Real Estate, Republicans, Risk | 4 Comments »
How Wall Street Bought Washington
Posted by Larry Doyle on March 9th, 2009 3:35 PM |
A great American and loyal reader (thanks FL) shared a report recently produced by not-for-profits Essential Information and The Consumer Education Foundation. This report, Sold Out: How Wall Street and Washington Betrayed America, has gotten little to no attention in the general media. What a shame. I find of particular interest the fact that a number of the currently discussed regulatory changes are directly addressing the points highlighted in this report. I personally view these proposed regulatory changes as substantiating this report and adding credibility to its effort. For the naysayers in the audience, I would ask you to review the report and reconsider your assessment.
I was struck a month ago by the incriminating statements put forth by Senator Chuck Hagel and CIA head Leon Panetta, which I highlighted on February 16th in Legalized Bribery. Those statements bluntly indict our massive system of lobbying, political fundraising, and the quality of those running for elected office! In light of that article, I am more and more convinced that our elected officials have turned their offices into massive for profit machines at the expense of our public well being.
I commend the authors of this report, Roger Weissman and James Donahue, for taking the time and making the extensive effort to expose the truth. The full report, 231 pages in length, spares no detail. In studying it, I found the information and analysis riveting. Let me try to summarize it for you. (more…)
Tags: Arthur Levitt, California electricity crisis, CFTC, Chris Cox, Chuck Hagel, Citibank, derivatives, Enron, Essential Information, Fannie Mae, FDR, Freddie Mac, Glass-Steagall, greed, James Donahue, Leon Panetta, media complex, Merrill LYnch, off-balance sheet accounting, Paul Volker, Phil Gramm, President Clinton, regulation, Roger Weissman, The Consumer Educational Foundation, Travelers, Wall Street, Washington
Posted in American Consumers, Bank Failure, Banking Institutions, Barack Obama, Business, Christopher Dodd, Chuck Hagel, Chuck Schumer, Congress, Credit Derivative Swaps, Current Affairs, Democratic Party, Economy, Education, Equity Markets, Fannie Mae, FINRA, Freddie Mac, General, Housing Crisis, Insurance Industry, Leon Panetta, Lobbyists, Obama Administration, Rahm Emanuel, Republicans, Reputation, Wall Street | 14 Comments »
“Mr. Raines Returns to Washington….”
Posted by Larry Doyle on December 12th, 2008 1:35 PM |
In the midst of the economic turmoil, the Obama transition, the “rescue” of the domestic auto industry, and the Blagojevich fiasco, the biggest story of all in terms of “$$$” is getting limited coverage in the media, but not here at NQ!!
The core of the global economic meltdown is centered on our domestic housing market and the core of that market is centered on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
It is a shame that the Congressional hearing of the four senior executives (Richard Syron and Leland Brendsel of Freddie Mac and Daniel Mudd and Franklin Raines of Fannie Mae) is not front and center on every media outlet in our country.
It is also a shame that the respective heads of the Congressional Banking Committees are not heavily involved in these hearings. Those individuals, Barney Frank and Chris Dodd, along with their colleague, Chuck Schumer should not only be compelled to question these executives, but they themselves should be compelled to be questioned by their colleagues.
Read here as to how “Fannie, Freddie Executives Knew of Risks….” The fact that the executives “generally dodged demands by committee members that they accept blame for those problems” is the height of shamelessness and hypocrisy.
How I wish that we had real statesmen in Washington who had the courage to question these individuals on the following points, which were highlighted here on October 16 in a piece entitled “A Wall St. Insider’s View of Freddie/Fannie.” (more…)
Tags: Franklin Raines of Fannie Mae, Mudd and Raines of Fannie Mae testify to Congress, problems at Freddie and Fannie, Syron and Brendsel testify to Congress
Posted in Barney Frank, Christopher Dodd, Chuck Schumer, Congress, Current Affairs, Economy, Fannie Mae, Franklin Raines, Freddie Mac | 1 Comment »
