Citigroup mobilizes against Employee Free Choice Act.
By on Mar 12th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Citigroup mobilizes against Employee Free Choice Act.
The Huffington Post’s Sam Stein reports that “embattled financial giant Citigroup Inc., which has received at least $50 billion in federal bailout funds, hosted a private conference call on Wednesday to build opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act.” On Tuesday, Citigroup downgraded its rating of Wal-Mart from buy to hold, citing fears that EFCA could pass. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said earlier this week that “fierce resistance from Republicans and business groups could force him to delay action” on the measure.
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March 12th, 2009 at 1:18 pmSo this is why the Corpora-Crats stepped forward, to align with Repugnicants on EFCA. Both Senators from the Walmart state expressed concern.
March 12th, 2009 at 1:19 pmI have that $50 billion back then, thank you.
March 12th, 2009 at 1:19 pmUgh, TP, you really need an edit post feature, and less time travel…
March 12th, 2009 at 1:19 pm.
Q U E S T I O N:
What is it called when Corporations influence/dictate to Governments?
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March 12th, 2009 at 1:24 pmReid…said earlier this week that “fierce resistance from Republicans and business groups…
Harry, you’re going to have to choose who you want to be pissed off: Those who disrespect/hate you and stand against everything you stand for, or those who put you in your current position and agree with the vast majority of your positions.
Should be a no brainer, but the gutless Democrats continue to amaze (and anger).
March 12th, 2009 at 1:25 pmOMG, we can’t have ordinary workers making decent pay with decent benefits, now can we? This country needs to take care of the ordinary folks, the rich are doing very well on their own, thank you.
March 12th, 2009 at 1:25 pmwags Says:
Ugh, TP, you really need an edit post feature, and less time travel…
March 12th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
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Just keep your posting under 88 mph and you’ll be fine.
March 12th, 2009 at 1:26 pmMeanwhile, back at the Senate, Harry Reid (E(unuch)-NV said “Help! I’m afwaid of da big bad Wepubwicans”!!
March 12th, 2009 at 1:26 pmI can’t drive…88?
Doesn’t quite have the same ring…
March 12th, 2009 at 1:27 pm.
When governments control business, THAT is called Communism.
When business controlls government, THAT’s called Fascism.
R. Kennedy Jr.
… Are we walking that fine line, or are we crossing and blurring lines?
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March 12th, 2009 at 1:28 pm.
Q U E S T I O N:
Why does Corporate American hate the American worker?
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March 12th, 2009 at 1:30 pmCall your congressmen and let them know what you think of Citigroup’s opposition.
http://www.pufferfishblog.com/
March 12th, 2009 at 1:33 pmCitimob, you don’t get to have an opinion on my dime, you rat ass. Harry Reid, grow a pair and get this passed or we’ll kick all of you traitors into the ocean.
March 12th, 2009 at 1:37 pmcitibunk
March 12th, 2009 at 1:41 pmCitibank sponsors Evan Bayh, along with Goldman Sachs and The Carlyle Group.
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=Career&cid=N00003762
March 12th, 2009 at 1:45 pmBy the way, since the Citimob has decided to impose their bias on the American body politic, I am forced to conclude that they are independent enough to get by without taxpayer assistance in burying their world destroying screw ups.
You are not a citizen, Citimob, and we can happily do without you.
March 12th, 2009 at 1:48 pmIt’s time for Harry Reid to take a hike. He is a disaster as a leader. Of course Republicans and big business are against the bill. That’s a surprise? And so WHAT? Sadists are against anything that might stop them from hurting and torturing others. Do we then say, “Ok…they don’t like it, I guess we won’t make it against the law?”
March 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pmIt’s SO inspiring to see the Elites circling their Bentleys frontier-style, to protect their ill-gotten wealth from the hordes of icky, regular people they screwed to get it.
March 12th, 2009 at 1:59 pmI hope someone keeps a close eye on any media (Fox News and Talk radio in particular) who spouts lies about this. Many of them are most likely memebers of AFTRA, The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. A Union! Which also provides healthcare benefits. Hannity, I’m looking at you sir, because you revealed on your radio show that you are in fact a member.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/11/beckel-admits-to-hannity_n_173860.htm
March 12th, 2009 at 2:20 pmThe taxpayers bail their bad business model out and this is how they repay them?
March 12th, 2009 at 2:34 pmHarry, you are supposed to represent your constituents not wall street
March 12th, 2009 at 2:36 pmthis is depressing. how is this covered in MSM? not at all i assume.
This is why we need campaign finance reform so our politicians are not employed by these corrupt corporations, when they should be doing the obvious right thing.
March 12th, 2009 at 2:41 pmOk.
March 12th, 2009 at 3:22 pmDon’t do biz with Citi; no credit cards, no bank accounts.
Citigroup?
You mean the same bank that our government has a 40 percent stake in is against Employee Free Choice Act?
Employee Free Choice Act= Dead on arrival.
March 12th, 2009 at 4:00 pmMore evidence of the top dogs needing more slaves.
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March 12th, 2009 at 4:29 pmWhen is Harry going to grow some kahonas?
March 12th, 2009 at 4:32 pmWow Citigroup, corporate thugs! Take our tax dollars and then fight laws that will help the very people that helped bail them out!
March 12th, 2009 at 5:37 pmPhuck you citigroup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I will personally put the final nail in their coffin given the chance.
March 12th, 2009 at 11:49 pmQ U E S T I O N:
Why does Corporate American hate the American worker?
A N S W E R:
March 13th, 2009 at 2:28 amRead Chomsky.
Screw Citibank and the GOP, this needs to be passed ASAP.
March 13th, 2009 at 12:24 pm