A Failing Empire, Part 3: China & Russia Are Transforming Enemies Into Friends
Authored by Federico Pieraccini via The Strategic Culture Foundation,
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Staggering Chart Shows Your Personal Share Of Your State's Underfunded Pension
Back in March we shared the staggering results of a Bankrate survey which found that the average American household couldn't afford to write a measly $500 check in the event of an unexpected emergency (see: "The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check"). Of course, as we note frequently, while the talking heads of daytime financial TV shows love to reference surging economic indicators like unemployment figures, the fact is that the number of Americans not participating in the work force remains near all-time highs and wage growth, despite "full employment" levels,
FBI Informant "Threatened" After Offering Details Linking Clinton Foundation To Russian Bribery Case
While the mainstream media has largely ignored it, the scandal surrounding Russian efforts to acquire 20% of America's uranium reserves, a deal which was ultimately approved by the Obama administration, and more specifically the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) which included Hillary Clinton and Eric Holder, is becoming more problematic for Democrats by the hour.
"Doing Better Each Day" - Missing Vegas Massacre Security Guard Resurfaces...
The mystery is over. After vanishing since last Thursday, wounded Las Vegas security guard Jesus Campos has been found... On the set of 'Ellen'.
As we noted previously, the general story of Campos' disappearance appears to have been confirmed by ABC journalist Stephanie Wash, who tweeted Thursday evening:
“Media scrum tonight as we learn security officer shot in Vegas attack, Jesus Campos’ whereabouts are unknown.”
SEC Hires JPM Banker As Its Most Important Markets Regulator; May Blow Up HFTs
Yes, it's another glaring case of "revolving door" cronyism between Wall Street and the SEC: on Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced it had hired Brett Redfearn, a JPMorgan banker, to head the agency's Division of Trading and Markets, arguably the most important group within the SEC, one which oversees U.S. stock markets and brokerages. Redfearn, who is currently head of market structure at JPM, would fill a slot that has been vacant since January when the previous head of Trading & Markets, Stephen Luparello left the SEC...