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Reefer Madness: The Feds Seem Intent on Destroying Medical Pot

Ethan Nadelmann, AlterNet. November 7, 2011.

This year, federal authorities have done almost everything in their power to undermine state regulation of medical marijuana. It is time Obama implement his original policy.

Are Treasury’s Knives Coming Out Against Elizabeth Warren?

Zach Carter, AlterNet. October 29, 2010.

In recent weeks, Treasury officials have leaked details about Warren to Politico to smear her reputation.

Geithner and the AIG Emails: Scandal Is Only Tip of the Iceberg

Eliot Spitzer, William K. Black, Frank Partnoy, NewDeal 2.0. January 7, 2010.

Now we learn that Geithner told AIG to withhold details from the public about the billions it handed to banks during the crisis.

7 Big Questions for the Commission Tasked with Getting to the Bottom of the Financial Crisis

William Greider, The Nation. October 12, 2009.

Asking deeper questions about the true sources of the calamity is a first step toward developing authentic answers to the nation's predicament.

Geithner Says We Shouldn't Cap Executive Pay

Arthur Delaney, Huffington Post. May 18, 2009.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Monday that the government has no plans to cap compensation on Wall Street.

Framing Alert: Geithner Avoids 'Toxic' Embraces 'Legacy'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. March 23, 2009.

There's only so many ways to spin "toxic."

Geithner Admits Treasury Pushed for Bonus Loophole, Takes Full Responsibility

Nick Sabloff, Huffington Post. March 19, 2009.

Geithner confirmed that his department had pushed Dodd to add a loophole in the federal stimulus bill allowing bailout recipients to receive bonuses.

Dodd: Treasury Officials Insisted On Weakening Bonus Provision

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. March 18, 2009.

The disclosure should put to rest one aspect of the debate over how AIG was allowed to dole out $165 million in bonus payments.

Bush's Cronies Spread the Wealth Around ... to Corporations

Dean Baker, Firedoglake. December 3, 2008.

It is remarkable how little attention is being given to Paulson and Bernanke's ambitious effort to spread the wealth.

Treasury Inspector General: The Bailout Is 'a Mess'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. November 13, 2008.

It appears that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is just making things up as he goes along.