Posts Tagged ‘Martin Feldstein’

Introducing 30 MINUTES OF TALKING – A Mandelman Matters Podcast

Written on 20 Apr, 2012 at 19:46

This week's show focuses on the Obama Administration's handling of the foreclosure and housing crisis, by examining the statements made during the press conference the administration held to announce the settlement between the 49 state attorneys general and the five... (Continue reading)

Obama’s New Plan to Help Housing Isn’t Worth Waiting For

Written on 22 Oct, 2011 at 8:17

Even Edward J. DeMarco, acting director of the independent Federal Housing Finance Agency says his fix will be more of a tune-up than an overhaul, with reduced "frictions" and "enhancements."... (Continue reading)

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Last person out, turn off the lights, and bring the flag…

Written on 13 Jan, 2011 at 15:13

The overriding theme was that this country missed the opportunity "to rein in (our) largest financial institutions," and they are now driving our national bus. Even in light of what's transpired over the last few years, we've allowed them... (Continue reading)