MSNBCW PoliticsNation December 10, 2014
Reckless gambling on wall street could ever again threaten jobs and lively hoods on main street. We put this rule in place because people of all political persuasions were disgusted at the idea of future bailouts. And now, no debate, no discussion, republicans in the house of representatives are threatening to shut down the government if they dont get a chance to repeal it. The target, is a rule that would undo regulation, preventing banks from placing risky bets with taxpayer money. The New York Times reports the measure was, quote, essentially written by lobbyists for citigroup. This is a de...