Obama cuddles up to Wall Street

Obama cuddles up to Wall Street


In Washington DC, there are many relationships being formed between Wall Street and US politicians. Half way through President Obama's first term, what has he shown as a result of his economic policies with an economy still sputtering? Author Les Leopold says President Obama's Administration is filled with ex-Wall Street bankers, which solidifies the obvious; Obama has no intention of a Wall Street crackdown. He is going to let the largest banks get bigger, they are going to walk off with wild profits and bonus' and he is going to hope it doesn't crash on his watch

Wall Street banking on failure

Wall Street banking on failure


Wall Street is a symbol of the finance industry, the financial collapse and record breaking compensation that will reportedly reach 144-billion dollars this year. How will financial fat cats be indulging? Food, sex, spa and art.

Congress: "The best government money can buy"

Congress: "The best government money can buy"

As midterm election campaigns heat up, it is important to not forget how influential lobbyists are when it comes to determening elections. The film "The Best Money can Buy" is the first-ever, behind-the-scenes examination of the lobbying system and its influence on our elected candidates. Francis Megahy the director of "The Best Money can Buy" says large corporations are funneling money through these lobbyists into Congress to gain influence over policy creation