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Math Professor Explains Wall Street Gamble: “We’re Down $700 Billion. Let’s Go Double or Nothing!”

Interesting article in Slate Magazine today, “We’re Down $700 Billion. Let’s Go Double or Nothing! How the financial markets fell for a 400-year-old sucker bet,” written by Jordan Ellenberg, warns that the prospect of a bail out may have contributed … Continue reading

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Senate Adds Long List Worth $149 Billion of New Items To Bailout Bill; “Blue Dog” Dems Support In Doubt

The bail out bill passed by the Senate adds $149 Billion to the original $700 Billion package.  It is hoped that these additions will attract “Yes” votes in the House, but, it may cause some fiscally conservative House members, who … Continue reading

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See List of Montgomery County Candidates Here; Registration Deadline Is October 6

The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 6.  Anyone who has not registered may do so at any local library, at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and at some local high schools, and, of course, at the Board … Continue reading

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