Friday, August 29, 2008

Iraq's First Oil Agreement a $3 Billion Deal with China?

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The AP reported on the Iraqi central government's negotiated oil deal with China National Petroleum Company. China and Iraq have signed ...

Carlyle Group's "Hair of the Dog" Strategy on Banks

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The Carlyle Group's Randall Quarles, prior Undersecretary of Treasury, wants banking regulations changed. He wants the Federal Reserve t...
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Blue Dogs Turn Into Azure Chupacabras

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Moderate Blue Dog Democrats got a bit mangy after imbibing at the AT&T reception at the Democratic National Convention. The corporate gi...

New Report on Poverty & Uninsured Doesn't Add Up

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If America is no poorer than before, why did so many people qualify for Medicaid, government sponsored health insurance for low income citiz...
Monday, August 25, 2008

Carlyle's FRSGlobal Expands Bank Risk Management Capabilities

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The Carlyle Group read the signs on the wall when it purchased FRSGlobal two years ago. The firm sells risk management and regulatory compli...
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Lou Stepping Down as Carlyle's Chairman

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The Carlyle Group announced the resignation of Lou Gerstner as Chairman of the politically connected private equity underwriter (PEU). His ...
Friday, August 15, 2008

ExxonMobil Sponsors Political Coverage at CBS, CNN, & National Journal

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The most profitable corporation in the world has to do something with all that cash. ExxonMobil stepped up as a major sponsor this election ...