Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Drug Money Saved Banks in Global Crisis, Claims UN Advisor

By Rajeev Syal

Drugs and crime chief says $352bn in criminal proceeds was effectively laundered by financial institutions. Continue




2010: "The Year of Severe Economic Contraction"

By Mike Whitney

Eight of 10 Americans rate joblessness a high risk to the economy in the next two years, outranking the federal budget deficit, which is cited by 7 of 10. An increase in taxes is named as a high risk by almost 6 of 10. Continue