George Zornick

Washington Editor

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George Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Conyers to Obama: Go Further on Mortgage Relief Conyers to Obama: Go Further on Mortgage Relief

The president’s plan is good, but some House Democrats want it to go further on principal write-downs. 

Feb 2, 2012 / George Zornick

Obama’s Plan To Help Homeowners and Boost the Economy Obama’s Plan To Help Homeowners and Boost the Economy

The administration’s newest effort would undeniably be helpful, though it could go further in some key areas. 

Feb 1, 2012 / George Zornick

Deafening Republican Silence on Financial Fraud Task Force Deafening Republican Silence on Financial Fraud Task Force

One of President Obama's boldest moves to date is getting a free pass from Republicans.

Jan 31, 2012 / George Zornick

Schneiderman: Task Force Will Go After ‘Stuff That Blew Up the Economy’ Schneiderman: Task Force Will Go After ‘Stuff That Blew Up the Economy’

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman promised a tough investigation into the origins of the financial crisis.

Jan 30, 2012 / George Zornick

Mortgage Deal Is Close, and May Not Offer Much Immunity

Mortgage Deal Is Close, and May Not Offer Much Immunity Mortgage Deal Is Close, and May Not Offer Much Immunity

The big banks might not get off the hook so easily for widespread mortgage fraud practices.

Jan 27, 2012 / George Zornick

Enforce Dodd-Frank: Break Up Bank of America Enforce Dodd-Frank: Break Up Bank of America

If there were a run on Bank of America, the financial system would once again be devastated—and the government needs to act now. 

Jan 26, 2012 / George Zornick

Delaware AG Biden: The Banks Aren’t Scared of Us Delaware AG Biden: The Banks Aren’t Scared of Us

How worried are too-big-to-fail banks over pending investigations into mortgage fraud?

Jan 26, 2012 / George Zornick

Federal Park Police Will Start Citing Occupy DC Protesters Federal Park Police Will Start Citing Occupy DC Protesters

Occupiers in the nation’s capital have enjoyed a largely peaceful coexistence with authorities so far, but that may soon change.

Jan 25, 2012 / George Zornick

In State of the Union, Obama Stands Up for Homeowners

In State of the Union, Obama Stands Up for Homeowners In State of the Union, Obama Stands Up for Homeowners

Last night, the president announced a new mortgage crisis unit. Will it help homeowners and punish the banks who created the mess? 

Jan 25, 2012 / George Zornick

Update: A Proposed Mortgage Fraud Settlement Approaches Update: A Proposed Mortgage Fraud Settlement Approaches

The administration is close to presenting a deal with big banks on mortgage fraud—will it stick?

Jan 24, 2012 / George Zornick

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