Obama Statement on Market Turmoil

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Thu Sep-18-08 09:11 AM
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Obama Statement on Market Turmoil

By http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/person/gGxtkQ">Sam Graham-Felsen - Sep 18th, 2008 at 9:34 am EDT

Barack Obama...

The current financial market turmoil is a major threat to our economy. I recognize the need for today’s action by the Federal Reserve and their need to act quickly in a globally coordinated fashion to maintain the functioning of our financial system and the flow of credit to American households and businesses.

Visit http://www.barackobama.com/plan">BarackObama.com/plan to read Senator Obama's plan to bring about real change to our economy.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGgmDT">Link

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gateley

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Thu Sep-18-08 09:18 AM
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1. Who are Obama's financial advisors -- anybody know?

(Not that I'd even know who they are, probably.) Just curious - gotta have some heavy hitters/smart, smart people during this nightmare. I feel for them - and Obama.

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Thu Sep-18-08 09:28 AM
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2. Robert Reich is one.

http://robertreich.blogspot.com/2008/04/obama-bitterness-meet-press-and-old.html

This link is for his blog.

He was with Clinton.

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gateley

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Thu Sep-18-08 09:41 AM
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3. Thanks! nt

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Hope And Change

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Fri Sep-19-08 01:22 PM
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4. Here`s a list of names(don`t know if this list is complete)...

Obama's banking brain trust

By POLITICO STAFF | 9/19/08 9:51 AM EDT

The campaign of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) announced this roster of economic advisers for his meeting in Florida on Friday morning on proposals "to stabilize the financial system and turn the economy around," in part with creation of a Homeowner and Financial Support Act "that would establish a more stable and permanent solution to the crisis."

ECONOMIC ADVISORS' MEETING PARTICIPANTS

Senator Joe Biden will participate by phone.

Robert Rubin-Former Treasury Secretary (1995-1999)

Gene Sperling-Former National Economic Adviser for President Bill Clinton (1997-2001)

Lawrence Summers-Former Treasury Secretary (1999-2001)

Laura Tyson-Former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (1993-1995), Former National Economic Adviser for President Bill Clinton (1995-1997)

Paul Volcker-Former Chairman, U.S. Federal Reserve (1979-1987)

The following advisers will participate by phone

Warren Buffett-Chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway

William Daley-Former Commerce Secretary (1997-2000)

Paul O’Neill- Former Treasury Secretary (2001-2002)

Joseph Stiglitz- Former Chairman, CEA (1995-1997)

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0908/13606.html

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gateley

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Fri Sep-19-08 02:22 PM
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5. Whoa - they know who to call in, don't they? Impressive!

I wonder if McCain has consulted with anybody except Phil Gramm?

This is cool -- thanks!

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