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Has Goldman Sachs Gone Back to the Good Old Days?
With the rest of America still mired in the recession, Goldman Sachs has paid back $10 billion in bailout money and announced record profits. Is it a reason for public relief or public outrage? Also, Judge Sonia Sotomayor's questions come to an end, and Hillary Clinton's back on stage but still out of the spotlight.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenWith the rest of America still mired in the recession, Goldman Sachs has paid back $10 billion in bailout money and announced record profits. Is it a reason for public relief or public outrage? Also, Judge Sonia Sotomayor's questions come to an end, and after recovering from a broken arm, Hillary Clinton leaves tonight for India and Thailand. Why isn't she getting media treatment a superstar Secretary of State deserves?
Banner image: The New York Stock Exchange rallied yesterday on news of strong earnings, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 245 points. Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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