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Mar 23

2008

Billions off the balance sheet, and it's legal?

Posted by Bob Hodgman in Politics, New York Times, Financial News, Federal Regulation, Debt Crisis

There's an article in the Sunday New York Times about how the current mortgage debt crisis in the U.S. financial system came about (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/23/business/23how.html?ref=business&pagewanted=all)

There are calls for new regulations and changes to the Federal Reserve/SEC mission, but one passage in particular struck me:

"Among the topics they discussed

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Mar 20

2008

Patty Murray on 5th Anniversary

Posted by Editor in Politics, Government

U.S. Senator Patty Murray issued the following statement on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War.

"With the 5th anniversary of the Iraq War upon us, it’s important to reflect upon the past as we also look to the future. First and foremost, I couldn’t be more proud of our fighting men and women – or more thankful to their families. They have done an outstanding job and truly are our best and brightest.

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Mar 18

2008

Maria's Monday memo

Posted by Editor in Politics, Government

Senator Maria Cantwell's Weekly Update for Washington State
Friday, March 14, 2008

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Mar 14

2008

Cantwell Supports Budget to Strengthen Economy

Posted by Editor in Politics, Government

Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) lent her support to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution. The Senate Budget Resolution will strengthen the economy, creates jobs, cuts middle class taxes, and makes key investments in energy, education, and infrastructure. It passed the Senate by a vote of 51-44.

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Mar 10

2008