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24 Nov 2008

Uncut: Obama News Conference

Watch in its entirety President-elect Barack Obama's news conference in which he introduces his new economic team.

"… great variety of fronts. From education and health care to energy and Social Security. Without some policies in these areas we can neither enjoyed sustained economic growth nor realize our full potential as a people. So …" at 6:40

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14 Nov 2008

Senator Zapped With Taser To Prove Point

A Michigan lawmaker gets zapped with a Taser to show to prove a point about a new bill.

"… submit to a felony background check the ticket addresses dates of birth Social Security number. They do pretty extensive background check and if you get any felony convictions whatsoever they will not give -- an activation …" at 1:21

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7 Oct 2008

Obama-McCain 2: What Are Your Priorities?

In their second presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are asked what their priorities are in terms of energy, entitlement programs and health care.

"… true priorities like health district health. Health care. Energy. And entitlement reform social security and Medicare. And what order would you put that in terms of Ferrari's. …" at 0:22

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30 Sep 2008

Suze Orman: 'These Things Take Time'

Financial expert Suze Orman says even if lawmakers pass a bailout plan, it won't be a quick fix for financial markets.

"… had nothing to do with this bill. Obviously we are underfunded for Social Security. Medicare has always kind of been in trouble these are things you have to be careful about -- you think anybody else …" at 0:06

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26 Sep 2008

Why Do Presidential Debates Matter?

Why to the candidates debate anyway?

"… I will never. Stands for every duck and of the Social Security benefits to the people that are now getting. …" at 0:54

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26 Sep 2008

Pt 1: Expert Answers Your Money Questions

Boston University Professor Zvi Bodie answers viewers' money questions.

"… and that it. All of us most of and -- now have Social Security coming down putt. And one thing you can do is use vanity numbers not hate Social Security. Until you reach age seven because every year you postpone it. You're gonna get 8% more as your annual benefit. I would …" at 5:12

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25 Sep 2008

Sept. 25, 2008: Bank Bailouts Change Political Landscape

Bank Bailouts Change Political Landscape

"… be under a microscope and let cable need to gushing about privatizing Social Security. During the next few weeks the candidates will be debating domestic issues with economic concerns at the top of the list. We …" at 0:53

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19 Sep 2008

More Customers Affected By Bank Breach

Twice the number of Bank of New York Mellon customers may have been affected by a spring security breach.

"… May back and bank official said. Story tapes containing the names addresses Social Security number and banking information. Of a total of four and a half million customers may have been compromised this after a box …" at 0:25

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16 Sep 2008

Voters Head To Polls

Bay State voters headed to the primary polls on Tuesday.

"… What would have happened. If we hadn't stopped George Bush from privatize Social Security Social Security was invested in the upfront price. Every argument we've been making the drop these people from feeding the greedy. Has come home …" at 1:48

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9 Sep 2008

Mortgage Worker Accused Of Selling Customer Data

Two men were arrested on charges related to the illegal access of computers containing personal identification information of Countrywide Home Loan customers and the illegal sale of the data, the FBI announced Tuesday.

"… for countrywide the -- charged with stealing and selling personal information including Social Security numbers from countrywide mortgage applicants among -- just more of -- he received a letter in the mail today alerting him that …" at 0:07

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