9.27.2008

Bailout update

Pelosi: Let Americans Review Legislation Before Vote

Meaning Pelosi wants it done tonight. Pro-bailout side keeps saying a deal is near, but Republicans are not getting the taxpayer protections they want.

Republicans object to arbitrary Sunday deadline

I agree. I want the people to have time to read the legislation before it's passed, but I don't want an arbitrary deadline.


U.S. Democrats seek Wall Street tax in bailout plan


If a vague, optional, distant-future tax is replacing equity now, that sucks.

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