Executive Compensation Videos at WCBS 880 Video Archive at wcbs880.com

4 Feb 2009

Obama Caps Pay For Execs On Bailout List

President Barack Obama limits what executives at government-assisted financial firms can be paid.

"… going to examine the ways in which the means and matter of executive compensation contributed. Too -- culture and it quarter by quarter mentality. That in turn helped to wreck havoc. In our financial system. We're …" at 2:49

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3 Feb 2009

Obama Hints At Executive Pay Limits

President Barack Obama says there are ways to hold government-assisted financial institutions accountable.

"… And executive compensation Paul Krugman just in the times on on the that your tough talk may be just for show what can you really …" at 0:02

"… that are taking taxpayer money. Are not using that money for -- executive compensation. And and I think that when you when you receive announcement that we make people say this is a reasonable approach. It's …" at 0:30

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31 Jan 2009

Outrage Roils At Bailout Bonuses

Outrage is roiling after discovering that billions of taxpayer money was spent on Wall Street bonuses.

"… out -- and for financial stability that it will include. And address executive compensation and -- senator Sheldon whitehouse wants a temporary oversight court. That would empower the government to restrain reckless. If something's going to …" at 1:09

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2:24

3 Dec 2008

Big 3 CEOs Agree To Pay Cuts

They want a bailout, so the heads of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler say they'll do their part and work for almost nothing.

"… say on -- ailment called for non binding shareholder votes on executive compensation. It didn't pass the Senate. What is president Obama could have all -- more influence on this issue that has been very …" at 2:08

1 Spoken Highlight

2:30

6 Oct 2008

Lehman Bros. CEO Grilled About Salary

Richard Fuld, the CEO of failed Lehman Bros., is questioned about his compensation in a House committee hearing.

"… any recommendations on fundamental reforms that would bring the new approach to executive compensation. Because it seems that the system worked for you. But it didn't seem to work for. The rest of the country and …" at 4:07

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5:41

1 Oct 2008

Candidates Support New Bailout

Barack Obama and John McCain left the campaign trail Wednesday and returned to Washington to vote on the economic recovery bill. Meanwhile, new polls are showing big gains for Obama.

"… I urged conditions of taxpayers' protection stronger oversight. Limitations on executive compensation. …" at 0:34

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1:45

23 Sep 2008

Uncut: Paulson Testifies Before Congress

Watch Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's opening statement to the Senate Banking Committee as he urges the panel to pass the $700 billion bailout plan.

"… It's an executive compensation. I share your frustrations. I feel those frustrations. Practices. Throughout America also upset me. Let me just say that with regard to …" at 2:06

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