GOP succeeds in getting an “open amendment” debate.
Now all they need is an amendment!
Last night Republicans succeeded in persuading Democrats to actually allow the GOP to offer some new ideas during the debate on financial reform.
Now all the GOP needs are some ideas–always a challenge for the Stupid Party. But we have one for [...]
David Brooks Joins Morgenson in Noticing the Real Problem with Dodd/Frank
Who regulates the regulators?
In the wake of Gretchen Morgenson’s terrific column yesterday we just didn’t think the New York Times could ever make us happier. Then they do it again. I won’t rehash David’s column here. Go read it.
We will just say that on the [...]
Republicans should not obstruct the Dodd/Frank bill and align themselves with the defenders of the megabanks. They should ask for one little thing in return for their support; better markets. President Obama in his speech lined up behind Dodd, Frank and the misguided belief that regulators can actually grasp what the megabanks are [...]
PANIC coauthor Richard Vigilante talked to Fox Business:
