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MadHound

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1. Trying to correct his mistake.

Reply to cal04 (Original post)

Sat May 19, 2012, 06:14 AM

May 2012

Earlier, back when he had the public at his back and Democrats controlling Congress, Obama could have gotten Glass-Steagal reinstated easily. Instead, he settled for weak ass reforms that, as we see, are easily avoidable.

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President Obama pledges tough enforcement of Wall Street reforms [View all] cal04 May 2012 OP

Trying to correct his mistake. MadHound May 2012 #1

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