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Barack Obama's Tax Returns

John Cook · 04/15/09 06:42PM

The president will be getting a $26,000 refund from the federal government. So why's everyone so up in arms about their taxes anyway?

Obama Gives Press Horde the Puppy He Promised Them

John Cook · 04/14/09 04:12PM

The Obama family trotted Bo out to an obedient press corps. "It's a little pressure here," our President said. The dog nervously whimpered and made a run for it, dragging Malia off toward Virginia.

Wells Fargo's Record Profit, The Case Against Meredith

cityfile · 04/09/09 05:37AM

• Wall Street opened higher this morning after Wells Fargo predicted it would report a record $3 billion profit for the first quarter of 2009. [CNN, AP]
• You may soon be able to bail out America, too: The Obama administration is currently looking at ways to "give ordinary Americans a chance to profit from the bailouts that are being financed by their tax dollars." [NYT]
• Meredith Whitney has become as close to a household name as a banking industry analyst can get. But is she overhyped? [WSJ]

Obama Worships Our Saudi Overlords

Ryan Tate · 04/08/09 09:52PM

The conservative press is very upset at this latest Obama GAFFE, in which he does a subservient bow to the king of Saudi Arabia, or maybe just bends down to shake shorty's hand.

What Won't Be Served at Barack Obama's Seder?

Pareene · 04/08/09 04:16PM

How is tomorrow different from all other nights? The sitting president is having a seder! (Bush couldn't handle the four glasses of fruity European wine, obv.) Here are some things Obama probably won't be serving: