APRIL 25, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reform Proposals Favoring Major Banks. Impact: This financial reform proposal gave banks a big hug, which eventually led to the 2008 financial crisis. Thanks to Congress, the phrase 'too big to fail' became a household term, along with 'too broke to care.'. Fact: If you think financial reform is complicated, try explaining it to your cat. They just want to know if their treats are safe..
• Headline: Democrats, Pressuring G.O.P., Unite on Finance Bill. Impact: The unity among Democrats put a spotlight on Senate Republicans, leading to a long-standing tradition of political posturing and the birth of several new memes. Who knew finance could be such a circus?. Fact: Negotiating a finance bill is like trying to get a cat to take a bath. Lots of scratching, and not much gets done..
• Headline: Elite U.S. Units Step Up Effort in Afghan City Before Attack. Impact: The elite units’ actions in Afghanistan became a case study in modern warfare, inspiring countless video games and a few questionable action movies. Who knew combat could be so lucrative?. Fact: Kandahar is well-known for its fighting, but did you know it’s also home to some of the best kebabs? Priorities, right?.