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Pennsylvania divestment bills are unlikely to have much impact on Iran or Sudan, but they do provide an occasion for moral pieties on the part of politicians. Kevin Funk and Steven Fake at the Foreign Policy in Focus blog Focal Points.Pennsylvania divestment bills are unlikely to have much impact on Iran or Sudan, but... more
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Hedy Epstein, recalls the social climate of pre-WWII Germany, the fate of her family, the formation of Israel, and the journey of empathy that brought her into the Free Gaza movement. The message of "us together" rather than "us and them" couldn't be delivered by a more qualified and articulate person.
Produced by the Exploring Documentary major of Missouri Scholars Academy 2010.
*note this is only part one see below for part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXs2Rv79izM&feature=relatedHedy Epstein, recalls the social climate of pre-WWII Germany, the fate of her family,... more
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SAIA demands that Carleton University immediately divest its stock in BAE Systems, L-3 Communications, Motorola, Northrop Grumman, and Tesco, and adopt a Socially Responsible Investment policy.
January 2010, Ottawa, Ontario
More information: http://carleton.saia.caSAIA demands that Carleton University immediately divest its stock in BAE Systems, L-3... more
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Stress tests show financial institutions need capital
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Despite infusions of billions of dollars in Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, bailout funds to the nation's banks, the Obama administration "stress tests" show banks throughout the United States still need to raise additional capital to remain solvent.
The Wall Street Journal has reported that federal regulators have insisted Bank of America and Citigroup need to raise additional private capital to avoid a shortfall that could trigger insolvency.
At concern is whether the remaining approximately $110 billion in TARP funds will be enough, according to Forbes.
Congress may be "TARPed-Out," politically unable to vote for new billions of dollars for TARP because of negative voter reaction to continued Obama administration bailouts.
Also unclear is whether investors will be enthusiastic about placing additional capital into struggling banks that may end up being controlled or nationalized by the Obama administration.
While the Obama administration has been careful not to release stress test findings too fast, investors are certain to be further disquieted to realize the billions in bailout funds already spent by the government have been insufficient to solve the problem of toxic assets that yet remain on bank balance sheets.Stress tests show financial institutions need capital... more
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Hampshire College made headlines last week when it announced that it would no longer invest in companies that do business with Israel, including Caterpillar and Motorola. Since the announcement, however, Hampshire issued a follow up statement arguing that the decision was not directed at any particular region or country. But Students For Justice in Palestine (SJP) have a different take. Brian Van Slyke, a member of SJP and Ali Abunimah of Electronic Intifada, discuss the significance of the decision. You can see the full panel discussion at www.grittv.org.Hampshire College made headlines last week when it announced that it would no longer... more
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