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THE BAILOUT: The Full House Debate
9.29.08 debate & vote by the House of Representatives defeating the Financial Bailout bill.
BAILOUT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK)
10.1.08 Senate debate of the financial credit rescue bill legislation.
Greifeld Says OTC Derivatives Need More Transparency
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Robert Greifeld, chief executive officer of Nasdaq OMX Group Inc., talks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker about the need for more transparency in the over-the-counter derivatives
AIG's Frenkel Says 2009 `Will Be A Bad Year' Worldwide
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Jacob Frenkel, vice chairman at American International Group Inc., talks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua about financial-market reform and the global economy. Frenkel, speaking
Edmund Phelps Says U.S. Needed `More Coherent' Stimulus
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Edmund Phelps, a professor at Columbia University and winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize in economics, talks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua and Erik Schatzker about the U.S. gover
FT's Barber Says Obama Advisers `Right' to Miss Davos
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times, talks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker about the absence of U.S. President Barack Obama's top economic and national security adviser
Naqvi Says Abraaj Has $3 Billion in Acquisitions Budget
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Arif Naqvi, chief executive officer of Abraaj Capital Ltd., talks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker and Francine Lacqua about the outlook for private equity in the Middle East. Na
Quarta Says Era of Private Equity `Mega Deals' Is Over
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Roberto Quarta, a partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc., talks with Bloomberg's John Dawson about the outlook for the private equity industry. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has in
Weil Says `Tremendous Deals' Await LBO Firms With Money
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Mark Weil, head of financial services for Europe, Middle East and Africa region at Oliver Wyman, talks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua about the global banking crisis and outlo
Sabanci Says 2009 a `Year to Stay Liquid,' Not Growth
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Guler Sabanci, chairwoman of Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS, Turkey's second-largest industrial group, talks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua and Erik Schatzker about strategy and
Verwaayen Says Alcatel's `Solid' Plans Focused on Cash
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Ben Verwaayen, chief executive officer of Alcatel-Lucent SA, talks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua about strategy during the global economic downturn. Verwaayen speaks
Izosimov Says Ruble's Fall `A Challenge' for VimpelCom
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Alexander Izosimov, chief executive officer of OAO VimpelCom, talks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua about the impact of the economic crisis and the ruble's decline on Russia's
Levene of Lloyd's Expects Premiums to `Harden' in 2009
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Levene, chairman of Lloyd's of London, speaks to Bloomberg's Chris Burns about the outlook for insurance rates and the U.K. economy's prospects for recovery. They speak at
Grossman Says RWE Incurred No Costs From Russia Gas Halt
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Juergen Grossmann, chief executive officer of RWE AG, talks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua about the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute and the second-largest German utility's strateg
Vardanian Says Troika Dialog Will `Stay Independent'
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Troika Dialog Chairman Ruben Vardanian talks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua about the outlook for Russia's oldest investment bank and consolidation in the country's banking in
Bankers May Fight Against Greater Transparency at Davos
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) --Bloomberg's Chris Burns reports from Davos on the role of regulation in improving transparency in financial markets. Even with capitalism suffering its biggest crisis since the G
Putin Says Global Economy Needs `Common Standards'
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talks with Bloomberg's Ellen Pinchuk about his agenda for the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Putin spoke in Velikiy No
Davos Dodges Financial Crisis, Prepares for WEF Meeting
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) --Bloomberg's Chris Burns reports from Davos on the local economy at the Swiss ski resort as it prepares for the World Economic Forum's annual jamboree starting tomorrow. Cushioned
Geithner Rescue Plan - Bloomberg
Stocks end week lower of clarity in Tim Geithmer plan. (Market Week)
Race For The White House
McCain, Obama clash over policy on taxes; Obama, McCain spar over economy, taxes, tone of campaign in final debate; Obama will declare global warming gases as dangerous pollutants, if elected; Analysi
Will The Stimulus Work? - Bloomberg
Miller Tabak's Dan Greenhaus discusses the benefits of the President Obamas stimulus package and the things that makes him conflicted. (Taking Stock)
Illinois Governor Arrested by FBI for Corruption
Live! From Chicago, IL: Patrick Fitzgerald, U.S. Attorney for Northern District, Holds News Conference on Corruption Charges for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (FULL CLIP - 11:29)
Losers in Tribune Bankruptcy
Tribune Deal Made Employees Main Owners, Held Promise of Profit Over Time; According to Fitch Ratings, Employees' Stakes May Be Worthless; Sam Zell Already Cut 14% of Tribune Editorial Staff, and 310
Tribune May Seek Bankruptcy
According to Wall Street Journal, Filing May Come as Early as This Week as Tribune is Reportedly Hiring Bankers and Lawyers to Advise on Bankruptcy Protection; Operating Cash Fell 67% This Fall
Inside Look - House Passes Stimulus Today with Zero Republican Votes - Bloomberg
Interview with Rep. Xavier Becerra (D) of California, Vice Chairman of House Democratic Caucus (Final Word)
Writing a Business Plan - Bloomberg: Your Money
Many people have unique ideas about businesses they want to start. But before you do anything, you need to have a detailed business plan in place. It may be your blueprint for success.
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 12
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Debate Between Wilma Chan and Lonnie Hancock - Candidates for Berkeley-East
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 11
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: Shawn Steel - GOP National Committeeman http://polisci.berk
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 10
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: Matt Gonzalez - Green Party Candidate for Vice President ht
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 9
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: Thomas Del Beccaro - California Republican Vice Chairman ht
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 8
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: John Chiang - California State Controller http://polisci.be
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 7
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: Mark Barabak - Political Reporter for the LA Times http://p
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 6
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: Derek Cressman - California Common Cause http://polisci.ber
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 5
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Candidates for the Berkeley Assembly District Election http://polisci.berke
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 4
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: Charles Wiley - Journalist http://polisci.berkeley.edu/
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 3
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi http://polisc
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 2
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: Senator Mike Gravel - Former Democratic Senator from Alaska
Political Science 179 - Election 2008 - Lecture 1
Political issues facing the state of California, the United States, or the international community. Instructor: Alan Ross Guest Lecturer: Joe Tuman - Professor of Political Science, San Francisco St
Economic Apocalypse : China is the next Financial Bubble
http://www.uscollapse.tk Peter Schiff Economic Apocalypse China Bubble bust Glenn Beck Dollar Collapse Hyper Inflation Gold jim rogers marc faber max keiser gerald celente Economic Cr
Authors@Google: Joseph Stiglitz
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz speaks about his book, "Making Globalization Work." This event took place on October 13, 2006, at Google's Mountain View, CA, headquarters as part of the
Barack Obama's Speech in Roanoke, VA
Barack Obama gives a rousing speech in the Republican's backyard of Roanoke, Virginia. Time for change. Need to keep going till the elections!
John McCain Sheds Light on the Economy
This video helps to shed light on John McCain and of his understanding of how the economy works. I won't elaborate. I'll let him do the talking.
Paul Krugman Supports Stimulus, Warns No Quick Fix
Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/01/29/Paul_Krugman_Global_Economy Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman weighs various proposed economy-stimulating plans for the Obama stimulus package, b
Nassim Taleb: Time to Nationalize US Banking System?
Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/01/27/Nassim_Taleb_and_Daniel_Kahneman_Reflection_on_a_Crisis The Black Swan author Nassim Nicholas Taleb argues that banks should be regarded as performing a f
Rupert Murdoch: Don't Give Up on Open Markets
Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/01/30/Advice_to_the_US_President_on_Competitiveness Newscorp CEO Rupert Murdoch champions the open market and cautions against the "very dangerous move...toward
Joseph Stiglitz: Bad Bank is 'Cash for Trash'
Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/01/31/Rebooting_the_Global_Economy Joseph Stiglitz criticizes the creation of a "bad bank" to deal with untradeable assets left over from the U.S. financial cri