Obama pushes economic plan in media blitz
President Obama tours media outlets including a prime time news conference and The Tonight Show to explain a $3.6 trillion budget and a cap and trade system for emissions. He faces questions about AIG bonuses and party setbacks as Democrats and Republicans debate his recovery plan and public trust in government.
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Geithner urges reforms after financial crisis hearing
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner tells the House Financial Services Committee that the U S financial system showed broad failures and calls for reforms to ensure the country never faces a similar crisis again. He stresses strengthened oversight and policy changes to prevent future meltdown.
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Channeling anger into reform or a political revolt
Cal Thomas urges channeling taxpayer anger over AIG bonuses into enforcement of existing laws and tougher oversight rather than new regulations. He accuses Congress and regulators of failure, names lawmakers, and calls for term limits and voters to oust them in the 2010 election. He argues against using anger to empower government over private industry.
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Afghanistan and Iraq share similar challenges and surge lessons
The piece argues Afghanistan has been under-resourced like Iraq before the surge and must endure counterinsurgency work to succeed. It cautions against scaling back to targeted strikes and urges continued troop deployment, Afghan army building, and governance capacity. It notes political vulnerability for Obama until next year's fighting season.
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Madoff Plea Fails to Gain Bail in Mega Fraud Case
Commentary on Bernard Madoff’s plea, rejection of bail, and a broad critique of wealth worship, financial culture, and lax regulation. Notes $50 to $65 billion theft, compares to Allen Stanford, and questions systemic greed and tax policies. Ends with contact for further discussion.
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