The Post reports on the latest developments in the Alaska corruption cases. Attorney General Eric Holder will seek the release of two men convicted in the cases and now serving in prison. DOJ’s press release is below.
Day: June 5, 2009
Enduring Interests of Banks
The Times discusses a recent lobbying battle evidently won by banks. Documents and interviews with lawmakers, lobbyists and administration officials show that the banks defeated the bankruptcy change — the industry picturesquely calls it the “cramdown” provision — by claiming that it would push up interest rates and slow the housing market’s recovery, even though […]