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Oil hits record; even Saudis can't save us
The Swampby Frank James Well, so much for Saudi Arabia's plan to lower world oil prices by promising to produce more oil. Crude oil futures rose to nearly $140-a-barrel before deciding that it had scared the bejesus out of everyone......Tags: Sports, Prices, Softball, International Energy, Energy Saving
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Soros: $$$ to Senate Dems, including Johnson
Spin CycleIn an interesting piece in the Observer, Azi points out that Michael Bloomberg and Tom Golisano aren't the only two billionaires trying to influence state politics with their money -- George Soros and his family have given roughly $1......Tags: Parliament, Craig Johnson, Michael Bloomberg, Charity, National Government
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George Soros hates Paulson's bailout
The SwampGeorge Soros (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) by Frank James George Soros, billionaire financial speculator, philanthropist and liberal boogeyman to many conservatives, doesn't like Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr. $700 billion bailout plan. Indeed, from...Tags: Ethics, Barack Obama, Fannie Mae, Mutual Funds, Mortgages
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Foley: Caesar is Wall Street's boy, updated
Spin CycleThe morning papers indicate that Democrats and Gov. Paterson have pumped more than $892,000 into Brian Foley's race against Caesar Trunzo, but Foley puts out a release pointing out that Trunzo has gotten $921K from his GOP allies --......Tags: Parliament, National Government, Mutual Funds, Caesar Trunzo, Economic Policy
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Donno: NRA? How 'bout Rangel, Spitzer and Soros?
Spin CycleIn an earlier post, we noted a Craig Johnson release attacking Republican Barbara Donno for fueling her Nassau Senate race with money from the NRA. Donno responds by recycling a few old attacks, and noting a few Democratic notables......Tags: Parliament, Craig Johnson, Ethics, Eliot Spitzer, Executive Branch
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Sharon Stone, Jamie Foxx: Obama
The Swampby Mark Silva Actress Sharon Stone and entertainer Jamie Foxx are among the big early donors to President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural committee, according to the first accounting from a committee that already has raised nearly $10 million for the...Tags: Jamie Foxx, Charity, Barack Obama, National Government, Inauguration of President Barack Obama (2009)
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Obama: Five Soroses give $250K to inauguration
Spin CycleObama releases a list of the donors to his inauguration, posted here. Max contributors ($50,000) include George Soros and four other Soroses for a $250K total, trial lawyer mega-donor Stan Chesley, Hillary fundraiser extraordinaire Hassan Nemazee and mall...Tags: Charity, Inauguration of President Barack Obama (2009), Social Issues
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Obama's inaugural: $27 million, counting
The Swampby Mark Silva The private fundraising for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration -- $27 million and counting - is nearing the $40 million raised for each of President Bush's two big shows. And some of the biggest donors are no strangers:......Tags: California, Oklahoma, Steven Spielberg, Barack Obama, Citigroup Incorporated
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Axelrod: Obama 'furious' over DNC invite
The Swampby Mark Silva and Christi Parsons As the Obama administration begins an unprecedented publication of lists of people who have visited the White House on its Web-site -- yes, philanthropist George Soros has dropped in -- a senior adviser says......Tags: White House, Ethics, Barack Obama, National Government, Dick Durbin
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Shooting rampage won't stifle political rhetoric
Mike Thomas(An earlier version of this column incorrectly stated that George W. Bush would have won the 2000 election under any recount scenario.) Ignore the talk of a partisan cooling-off period following the shooting in Arizona. Political division has become too...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Keith Olbermann, Barack Obama, Adolf Hitler, George W. Bush
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Wall Street Roundup: Oliver Stone's Wall Street. Hedge fund giants.
Money & CompanyAIG plots exit. Two years after the government rescued it, American International Group is making concrete plans to pay back Washington and regain its independence. Oliver Stone's Wall Street. Oliver Stone walks a reporter through his decidedly critical... -
Wall Street Roundup: The richest. SEC's Goldman problem.
Money & CompanyMixed signals. For bad news, new figures show that the number of people filing for unemployment benefits rose last week. For good news, new figures show that the sales of existing homes increased last month, along with an index of......
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