Everyone knows that the lobbyists for the financial giants are trying to kill any tough new regulations.But they are also trying to weaken existing regulations.Specifically, Robert Borosage notes:The [derivatives] bill that the House will consider on W…
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Bank Lobbyists Are Not Only Trying to Kill NEW Legislation, They Are Trying to Weaken EXISTING Regulations
October 15th, 2009 |
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Chris Kennedy Now Considering Running For Governor, Not Senate: Sun-Times
July 23rd, 2009 |
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After spending months preparing to run for President Obama’s former U.S. Senate seat, Chris Kennedy may now be turning his attention to Springfield.
The Sun-Times’ Carol Marin reported that Kennedy, the president of the Merchandise Mart and a…
Mark Kirk Won’t Run For Senate: Report
July 10th, 2009 |
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U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk will not run for the Senate in 2010, the Washington Post’s Chris Cilliza reports.
The North Shore Republican appeared set to enter the race just days ago, after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she would no…