Tag Archives: Washington

A good case for regulating credit default swaps

Posted on May 21, 2010 by claudiadeutsch

That sounds like preaching to the choir — I mean, is there anyone out there who thinks Wall Street should continue to barrel along, unwatched and untouched? But I’m going the other direction on this — too many people are … Continue reading →

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AIG reins in pay? Don't be so sure

Posted on February 12, 2010 by claudiadeutsch

Everyone’s favorite Keystone Kops company — oh, excuse me, I meant faltering insurance giant — has gotten religion. Allegedly. These are the folks, remember, who got more than $180 billion in bailout funds, then paid multi-millions of our dollars as … Continue reading →

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Slowly, so slowly, the bank bailout jigsaw pieces fall into place

Posted on January 15, 2010 by claudiadeutsch

Yes, financial industry bonuses remain way too high. Yes, I still hate the fact that our system allows millions to go to people who have jobs simply because taxpayers bailed out their companies. And yes, I think the phrase “retention … Continue reading →

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