TARP watchdog cites lack of transparency in Obama administration

Los Angeles Times by Tom Hamburger, Peter Nicholas | Jul. 23, 2009 (News Report)

As the watchdog of the government's massive bailout of the financial sector, Neil M. Barofsky had a simple question: What had the nation's banks done with all their bailout money? Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Business
Topics: U.S. Budget, U.S. Economy, Obama Administration, Finance
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jul 21, 2009 - 1:04 AM PDT
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Jul 23, 2009 - 9:22 AM PDT
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 by Andrew B - Jul. 23, 2009

Good article covering the lack of transparency surrounding TARP and the Treasury. Also points out the closed-door meetings the White House has been holding with health and drug companies w/re the healthcare reform debate. A general indictment of Obama's promises of more transparent government.

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 by Derek Hawkins - Jul. 23, 2009
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