Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Turns Up the Heat Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Turns Up the Heat
On the FCIC's second day of hearings, witnesses examined how Wall Street incentivized and why the Federal Reserve didn't stop subprime lending.
Jan 15, 2010 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann
Too Big to Fail, Not Too Big for Jail Too Big to Fail, Not Too Big for Jail
The federal inquiry hearings inevitably leads to the question: why aren't any these big players already in jail? And no, Bernie Madoff doesn't count.
Jan 14, 2010 / Feature / Mary Bottari
Financial Crisis Inquiry Kicks Off Financial Crisis Inquiry Kicks Off
Day 1 of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission didn't find any good answers to the causes of the financial crisis--but don't give up on the commission yet.
Jan 14, 2010 / Greg Kaufmann
Government Regulation’s Value Government Regulation’s Value
Katrina vanden Heuvel wonders if we can radically rethink our economic system.
Jan 13, 2010 / GRITtv
Bank CEOs Dodge Responsibility at FCIC Hearings Bank CEOs Dodge Responsibility at FCIC Hearings
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission sent a strong message by putting Wall Street titans under oath, but answers about the financial crisis proved evasive.
Jan 13, 2010 / Mary Bottari
Balancing U.S. Deficit: All Crazy Talk Balancing U.S. Deficit: All Crazy Talk
Chris Hayes argues that the US budget deficit can be resolved--even in the short term.
Jan 13, 2010 / MSNBC
Diapers 101 Diapers 101
Did you know that diapers are not covered by public assistance programs like WIC or food stamps? And did you know that diaper companies do not make significant donations to shelter...
Jan 8, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Move Your Money Move Your Money
As national banks soak up bailout dollars, cut lending, and exploit overdraft fees, a number of Americans have decided to move their money to local banks.
Jan 5, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Taxpayers Lose in Citi’s Payback Plan Taxpayers Lose in Citi’s Payback Plan
Taxpayers are getting a raw deal in Citigroup's plan to repay its bailout funds. But you would never know it from reading the news.
Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Zach Carter
Provide Money for Jobs From TARP Provide Money for Jobs From TARP
The Nation's John Nichols cautions against a tepid response to our most pressing crisis: unemployment.
Dec 8, 2009 / GRITtv