Would You Trust a Randian Banker?

Conservatives give a lot of deference to the opinions of business leaders and other 'job creators'. The operating assumption is that their criticisms of White House policies are accurate and well informed. What if this assumption is largely off-base? Consider this roundtable hosted on CNBC …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Monday December 5, 2011

Wow, US Banks Really Hate Debit Cards

One of the really striking differences between daily life in the US and Canada is the all-pervasiveness of debit cards north of the 49th parallel and their comparative absence to the south. On the US side, banks until recently charged retailers a very hefty price for the use of a debit card, …

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Written by David Frum on Friday September 30, 2011

Let Federal Housing Loans Expire

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Written by Eli Lehrer on Friday August 12, 2011

Why The GOP Should Not Accept Ron Paul

The welcome extended to Ron Paul is changing the character of the GOP. If conservatives can't see how wrong his agenda is, that says something very disturbing. Conn Carroll asks a fair question from our recent bloggingheads : How can I believe that the conservative tent should stretch to …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Friday June 24, 2011

UK Bank Debate A Reminder Bailouts Worked

Britain's discussion over how to return bailed out banks to the private sector is a reminder that the original financial bailouts did not pour money down the drain. Britain is preparing to return to private ownership the banks bailed out during the 2008 financial crisis. Chancellor of the …

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Written by David Frum on Thursday June 23, 2011

Big Banks Want a Favor -- At Your Expense

Banks are again asking Congress for another special favor. This time, they want to prevent a limit on the fees you pay every time you swipe a debit or credit card. You might think the big banks would be too embarrassed to ask Congress for more special favors. You think wrong. The big banks …

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Written by David Frum on Monday April 11, 2011

Banking's Next Battle: Card Swipe Fees

While pundits debate the Ryan plan, K Street keeps its eyes focused on where the money is: the battle over swipe fees for debit cards. And you'll be surprised how much is at stake. While pundits debate the Ryan plan, K Street keeps its eyes focused on where the money is: the battle over swipe …

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Written by David Frum on Thursday April 7, 2011