December 1st, 2008 • by David Zatz
Peggy Risley of Blanchard Gold sent an e-mail around, detailing steps the government has taken so far in this financial crisis. I haven’t done my usual fact checking on this but it seems right. Here’s the list (edited somewhat): Wall Street $1.6 trillion in loans to banks so far in exchange for otherwise unwanted collateral. [...]
December 24th, 2007 • by Bill C
Since 1967, the EPA has consistently said that California can make its own emissions rules. In fact, California’s ability to do this is embodied in federal law. With yesterday’s refusal to grant an additional waiver, the EPA has put itself on very shaky legal ground. Many people think this is really a delaying tactic to [...]