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Stephen Labaton

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White House to curb executive pay at bailed-out banks

Global Politics

The Obama administration will order the companies that received the most aid from the bailout to slash the pay of their top earners. We look at how much the government should be involved in setting private salaries.

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Don’t Tread On Me: Washington Turf Wars

Global Politics
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With $2.5 trillion you can fix anything

Global Politics
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While the SEC slept Madoff made a mint

Global Politics
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In 2004, rule change at SEC set the stage for a credit crisis

Global Politics
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A look at the bailout of Fannie and Freddie

Global Politics

What seemed unlikely has happened: On Sunday, the Bush Administration took control of mortgage heavyweights Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an effort to stabilize the housing market and U.S. economy. Guest: Stephen Labaton, The New York Times

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