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Kuttner, Robert.

A presidency in peril : the inside story of Obama's promise, Wall Street's power, and the struggle to control our economic future / Robert Kuttner. - White River Junction, VT : Chelsea Green Pub., c2010. - xxiv, 300 p ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [275]-285) and index.

The man and the moment -- The politics of capture -- Continuity and collusion -- Missing a rendezvous with reform -- Crony capitalism -- Obama's loyal opposition -- Political malpractice -- Change we can believe in.

Booklist starred, May 2010. Booklist starred.

Charges that President Barack Obama missed his chance to make real financial reforms when he took office, instead deferring to bankers and Republicans, and discusses possible future actions that may lead to sweeping reforms.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

ISBN: 9781603582704 (trade) 1603582703

LCCN: 2010013389

Subjects--Personal Names:
Obama, Barack.
Obama, Barack.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Financial crises--United States.
Financial institutions--Management.--United States
Financial institutions--Government policy--United States.
Financial crises--United States.
Financial institutions--Management.--United States
Financial institutions--Government policy--United States.
Economic policy--United States.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Economic policy--2009-

LC Class. No.: HB3722 / .K88 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 973.932/092