This interesting graphic accompanies a Times article how some Wall Street executives contributed to candidates. Congress pushed and prodded with rules and regulations, and Wall Street pushed back. But lawmakers also gave tax breaks and eased some rules, allowing the money crowd more room to run. Behind the scenes, financiers sought support on Capitol Hill […]
Day: March 26, 2009
President Obama’s Fundraising
The Times explains how President Obama has started to help his party raise funds. On one hand, Mr. Obama is trying to pull the nation together, using his platform as president to tamp down populist anger at Wall Street bailouts and expressing sympathy for people who are losing their homes and jobs. On the other, […]