On AlterNet: glass-steagall

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The JOBS Act: Dumbest 'Bipartisan' Move Since Repealing Glass-Steagall

Richard (RJ) Eskow, Campaign for America's Future. March 23, 2012.

The so-called "JOBS Act," introduced by the far-right Republicans and passed by members of both parties, opens the door to yet more corporate abuse.

"These People May be As Crazy as Their Statements Indicate": Why a Former GOP Staffer Quit the Party

Leslie Thatcher, TruthOut.org. December 8, 2011.

Retired Republican staffer Mike Lofgren gives an insider's perspective on the problems with Congress, how to defeat stubborn Republicans and turn our country around.

Meet Dylan Ratigan, That Guy on MSNBC Who Can Talk a Mean Streak About the Scam Artists on Wall St.

Zach Carter, AlterNet. August 14, 2010.

Dylan Ratigan is an unlikely champion of the common man, yet is emerging as one of the strongest voices for economic reform in the United States.

Nouriel Roubini: How to Break Up the Banks, Stop Massive Bonuses, and Rein in Wall Street Greed

Zach Carter, Nouriel Roubini, AlterNet. May 18, 2010.

The prominent economist explains why the model of the financial supermarket is a disaster, and why it's so dangerous that Wall Street is back to business as usual.

Robert Reich: Here's What Real Wall Street Reform Should Look Like

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. April 27, 2010.

Dems are making a final push for Wall Street reform -- this is what citizens should be asking for.

Speculating Banks Still Rule -- Ten Ways Dems and Dodd Are Failing on Financial Reform

deleted, AlterNet. April 14, 2010.

None of this is reform. We are better off with nada than vapid promises and a false sense of security.

Obama and Volcker Must Go After the Big Banks

deleted, AlterNet. January 27, 2010.

Volcker has the right idea, but Obama must take it much further if he wants to protect our economy from Wall Street excess.

Don't You Think It's Time to Reinstate the Laws That Would Have Prevented the Financial Crash?

deleted, AlterNet. November 14, 2009.

It's been 10 years since Washington repealed the Glass-Steagall Act, the moment we got royally screwed by the banking system -- and we're still paying the price.

$5 Billion in Lobbying for 12 Corrupt Deals Caused the Multi-Trillion Dollar Financial Meltdown

Robert Weissman, Multinational Monitor. March 9, 2009.

$5 billion in lobbying to Congress got the finance industry lucrative legislative favors that paved the way for Wall Street's devastating collapse.