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Glass-Steagall reconsidered

Economic Populist points us to consideration of re-instating the Glass-Steagall Act. Plain vanilla banking at a tidy profit for regular banking functions is still a good idea….

Elizabeth Warren campaigns in MA

…just described: That’s the strongest argument for a modern Glass-Steagall. Glass-Steagall said in effect that hedge funds should be separated from commercial banking. If a big institution wants to go…

Forbes and the "Self-Made" Label

by cactus Forbes and the “Self-Made” Label I’m kinda busy these days, but this topic is small pet peeve of mine: what the heck is up with Forbes and the…

Off label drug pushers

…have to submit articles.” Off-label use of drugs is big business. According to The Wall Street Journal, “[FDA] is stepping into a high-stakes business issue, because off-label uses of prescription…