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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.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: White River Junction, VT : Chelsea Green Pub., c2010.Description: xxiv, 300 p ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781603582704 (trade)
  • 1603582703
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 973.932/092 22
LOC classification:
  • HB3722 .K88 2010
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 973.932092 KU PR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available T0041368

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.

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