Tag Archives: outrage


Obama Moves to Block $165M in AIG Bonuses

March 17, 2009 : Permalink

Newsday – A tough-talking President Barack Obama moved yesterday to block the $165 million in bonuses for American International Group executives that prompted a new wave of outrage at corporate America and taxpayer bailouts. Despite the aggressive approach, it’s unclear […]

Investors profiting from — and fixing — the financial crisis

March 12, 2009 : Permalink

Newsday – The latest development in the mortgage market fomenting outrage in the streets and condemnation across the media spectrum is the spectacle of rich investors — Wall Street traders, hedge fund operators, even former executives of the detested Countrywide […]