The originator of de-regulating the financial instititions and passing legislation to let people who could not afford mortgages have them.

(and remember, you don't have to make up contrived arguments just because you feel the need to disagree with me.

J Scott Each state was required to create their own legislation per the Safe Act, and put into action by....2010, I think.

Just posted an article where Goldman is applying for a $1.4 Billion Tax Credit - some obscure piece of legislation passed lat year allowing banks to offset 2007-2008 back five years.

Precious metals currently make up less than 1% of all investable assets.

I think this discussion would need to take politics into play somewhat, Brian, as the government has been trying to legislate around this issue for a long time.That said, great question . . .Rich for me (financially - I mean) would be having enough money where I didn't need to work to sustain my family; my money would do that for me.What number is that?

A good reason to SUPPORT PM's that are members of the National Association of Realtors; National Association of Residential Property Managers; and other, similar, national Professional organizations that DO take an active role in local, regional, and national legislative/political issues.

Rather than pass monumental legislation, maybe a bandage until we can get a better plan.This one allowed the bonuses to be paid to C Level execs if they were already in their contracts.

In this respect, the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 is one of the most humane pieces of legislation ever passed.

That is the real problem.As far as the topic's beginning there are not too many companies left that offer a good health insurance because of all the recent health changes and regulations or proposed legislations that are now hopefully dead.I want choice without being forced into anything.