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Volker Rule Diverts Attention from Fraud

Christopher Whalen, Zero Hedge. February 21, 2012.

The rule that now terrorizes much of the financial industry is a convoluted half-measure that fails to address the fundamental problem of fraud.

Time For Obama To Lead: Republicans Block Volcker Rule

Simon Johnson, The Baseline Scenario. May 19, 2010.

Republicans are blocking Obama's signature Wall Street reform. The president must stand up and fight.

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.

Five Ways the Wall St. Reform Bill Needs to Be Fixed

Zach Carter, AlterNet. April 22, 2010.

The Wall Street reform bill in Congress won't live up to President Obama's goals -- unless we can push them to change it.

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.

Joseph Stiglitz: Bankers Made Reckless Bets on the Economy, Knowing Taxpayers Were Going to Pick up the Tab

Zach Carter, AlterNet. February 25, 2010.

The Nobel Prize-winning economist argues the banking industry "failed in their core societal function," helping lead to the great economic crash of '08.

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.