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AIG: bailing out a political heavy hitter

By Paul Demko | 09.18.08 | 12:04 pm

On Tuesday the Federal Reserve announced that it will spend $85 billion to bailout American International Group, essentially putting taxpayers in the insurance business. Over the last two decades AIG has tossed cash around lavishly in Washington in order…

Dodd to endorse Obama today in Ohio

By Joe Bodell | 02.26.08 | 7:45 am

Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., will endorse Barack Obama in his bid for the White House, according to published reports.

Dodd ran unsuccessfully for president this year, but withdrew from the running after failing to gain traction in Iowa.  On the…

Campaign Notebook: Dodd Leading on the Issues?

By Joe Bodell | 10.24.07 | 7:43 am

Members of the left-leaning blogosphere, populated by individuals with an interest in and an opinion about legislation and issues at the highest levels of government, are increasingly impressed with the leadership of second-tier presidential…