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America's Real Wealth

We have again, a strong argument for term limits. The seniority-based powerbrokers, who head the Congressional Committees, have almost unlimited power to pander to their constituencies. Affordable housing, that is, subprime anyone? A bridge to nowhere anyone?

They continue to get reelected because the Federal goodies are a function of seniority. Earmarks anyone?

WaMu to IndyMac Customers: Your Money's No Good Here

WAMU is rejecting the customers who "panicked" and made a run on the bank. Who needs them?

Dollar Falls on Lowest Consumer Sentiment in 28 Years

It would be useful if the author would tell us WHY the dollar is falling. Ten different authors have ten different opinions.