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"Nevr thought of this: derivative structures built on GM debt http://tinyurl.com/5zk6ax Same multiplier effect as mortgage default rate rise?..."

Brian Marick updated twitter @ 2008-11-22 18:22:33

"@jjpolitics no, it's not time. Remember 1993. Economy first, culture war second...."

roadkillrefugee updated twitter @ 2008-11-22 18:20:56

"It does not mean there won't be change just because of Clinton era picks! Our economy was much better then! Hello They know how help economy..."

CountryMe updated twitter @ 2008-11-22 18:20:44

"I can't help but wonder if some want Obama pick inexperienced ppl that know nothing about dealing with economy hmm McC supporters maybe? lol..."

CountryMe updated twitter @ 2008-11-22 18:20:30

"usa: History of U.S. Gov't Bailouts - ProPublica http://tinyurl.com/4m9pps..."

top_regional updated twitter @ 2008-11-22 18:19:36

"The worlds funniest dentist award goes to: RT @canine: wow, another down day for stocks, the economy is broken. Will fix teeth for food...."

dan_hughes updated twitter @ 2008-11-10 23:24:22

"Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection: Circuit City Stores Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection Monday.. http://tinyurl.com/5d9hy6..."

ajc updated twitter @ 2008-11-11 05:29:16

"Digg: Government increases AIG bailout to $150 billion: reuters.com — (Digg and comment this) http://tinyurl.com/463aza..."

top_dedist updated twitter @ 2008-11-11 05:24:40

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"Nevr thought of this: derivative structures built on GM debt http://tinyurl.com/5zk6ax Same multiplier effect as mortgage default rate rise?..."

"@jjpolitics no, it's not time. Remember 1993. Economy first, culture war second...."

"It does not mean there won't be change just because of Clinton era picks! Our economy was much better then! Hello They know how help economy..."

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"The worlds funniest dentist award goes to: RT @canine: wow, another down day for stocks, the economy is broken. Will fix teeth for food...."

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