The Federal Reserve Hires Congressional Lobbyist


	The Federal Reserve Hires Congressional Lobbyist

BartendingBear

6-6-2009 1:09 PM

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One of her former role? Enron lobbyist. This ought to be great for the general public. NOT!

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