fish-slapping dance, part one
It seems Obama’s star power is fading rapidly. The Treasury Appropriations bill was passed 219-209 yesterday in the House [219 = 215 D + 4 R]. Tucked away in the bill is a provision that is a bit of extortion: No money can be used to obtain a financial ownership in any car manufacturer if that manufacturer deprives a car dealer of its economic right under its dealer agreement. Thump! The Cleveland Plain Dealer summarizes: The measure would overturn bankruptcy court decisions to shutter 78













