Corporate Accountability

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The Fed Under Fire

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Submitted by Isaiah J. Poole
July 13, 2009

The Federal Reserve is already one of the most powerful and secretive institutions in Washington, long considered beyond the reach of lawmakers. read more »

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Some Choice Words for 'The Select Few'

By Bill Moyers
July 13, 2009

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2044 on FireDogLake

By Eric Lotke
July 1, 2009

FireDogLake will feature Eric Lotke’s 2044 on its book salon this Sunday evening. Please join them!
In 2044, the problem isn't Big Brother. It's Big Brother, Inc.

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2044: The Novel Comes True

By Eric Lotke
June 26, 2009

Remember a while ago I wrote about my new novel, 2044? 2044 starts where George Orwell’s 1984 left off. The problem isn’t Big Brother and the leviathan government. The problem is Big Brother Inc., and the all-powerful marketplace. read more »

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The Weekly Audit: Why Accountability Matters

By Zach Carter
May 26, 2009

With workers all over the globe trudging through a catastrophic recession, it's almost a given that governments will be battling the economic slide for a long time. Part of the effort to rebuild must involve new rules and regulations, but meaningful systems for economic accountability will be just as essential. read more »

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Wall Street Probe Needs Your Vigilance

By Isaiah J. Poole
May 22, 2009

President Obama's signing of a financial fraud crackdown bill this week has been largely overshadowed by the erroneous and irresponsible rantings of Vice President Dick Cheney and his right-wing fear-monger allies, and that's unfortunate for two important reasons. read more »

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Ken Lewis Ouster: The Start of Something Big

By Mike Elk
April 30, 2009

Wednesday marked the beginning of what could be a stockholders revolution as Bank of America CEO Kenneth D. Lewis was ousted as chairman of the board. read more »

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Senate Backs Financial Crisis Investigative Panel

By Isaiah J. Poole
April 23, 2009

Momentum toward a Pecora Commission-style inquest into the roots of the financial crisis got a boost from the Senate on Wednesday when it approved an amendment to a financial fraud bill that would authorize a select investigative committee. read more »

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Pecora: A Look Back That Moved Us Forward

By Mike Elk
April 22, 2009

Ferdinand Pecora, the son of a Sicilian shoemaker, made his mark on history by uncovering the wrongdoing that led to the 1929 market collapse and set a pattern for how looking back can move us beyond today's financial crisis.

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Chris Dodd: Scourge or Casualty of Wall Street?

By Robert Borosage
April 8, 2009

Democratic Senator Chris Dodd is in deep trouble. According to Stuart Rothenberg, Dodd is the most vulnerable Senator up for re-election in 2010. Dodd's reputation has been sullied in the financial collapse. Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, he received special treatment from lender Countrywide Financial. As Chair, Dodd also was thrown under the bus by Treasury officials in the AIG bonus brouhaha. So, why not turn the lemons into lemonade?

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