Jeff Poor

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Investor Warns Dollar Rally Coming to an End

President of Euro Pacific Capital tells CNBC's 'Fast Money' recent rally in U.S. dollar unsustainable, will soon collapse.

Michael Moore Proposes Gov't Takeover of Autos; Good Riddance to Capitalism

Controversial filmmaker blasts free market system for carmakers failure, says federal control would produce mass transit and hybrid cars.

Former Fed Bank President Warns More Regulation Will Have Consequences

William Poole explains overreaching regulation will drive some financial instruments underground.

Former McCain Adviser Admits Bailout Support a Strategic Blunder

Douglas Holtz-Eakin says backing the taxpayer rescue of business was out-of-character for GOP presidential nominee.

Inhofe: Paulson Used Scare Tactics to Force Bailout Legislation

Oklahoma senator reveals details of conference call and is set to push legislation to make bailout spending transparent.

Controversial Obama Associate Ayers on Education: 'Throw Money at the Problem'

University of Chicago professor tells D.C. audience money for schools should be part of the 'Green New Deal.'

Oil Analyst Reverses Trend of High-Price Forecasts; Calls $35-40 Oil a Possibility

Cameron Hanover's Peter Beutel tells Bloomberg 'Morning Call' oil likely to fall further before bottom.

Schwarzenegger Blames Global Warming for Elongated Fire Season

California governor tells ABC's 'This Week' global warming is stretching fire season to year round.

'Good Morning America' Highlights Questionable Victoria's Secret Lawsuit

ABC report omits plaintiff's history of litigation, promotes her claim that Secret Embrace bra caused illness.

'Evening News' Bummed Over Lower Gas Prices

Segment views cheaper fuel as sign of economy in peril, obstacle to 'develop alternative sources of energy or fund green developments.'

Friedman: Let Gov't, Not Companies, Reap Carbon Tax Revenue

NY Times columnist agonizes over politicians reluctant to impose taxes that would artificially influence market behavior.

'Nightly News' Pleads for Increased Welfare State

Segment blames government for not 'doing better' on heat, medical care, food for poor.

Presidential Historian: Obama Could Permanently Ban ANWR Drilling

Douglas Brinkley tells CNN's Lou Dobbs new president may turn Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to a national monument.

NBC Universal Plans Wall-to-Wall 'Green Week' Coverage

Family of networks will air 150 hours of environmental programming Nov. 16-22.

NBC Calls for More Health Insurance Regulation

'Nightly News' medical editor says government must block insurers from charging different prices to cover men and women.

ABC Ponders Bailing Out More Troubled Industries -- Like the Media!

'World News' weighs pros, cons of GM bailout; suggests other sectors could be considered for rescue.

Nanny State Diaries: CBS Profiles Schools Outlawing Baked Goods

Overbearing state ban on food with high sugar or fat content makes fundraising bake sales illegal.

Matthews on Palin Seeking God's Okay: 'A Lot of Our Enemies Talk Like That'

MSNBC Hardball host suggests that politicians should not openly say they're looking for God's guidance in America's secular environment.

Boortz: Void Union Contracts Under GM Bailout

Talk radio host claims collective bargaining agreements between automakers, unions make business model unsustainable.

GM Bailout Only Way to Stave Off Great Depression II, Says Cramer

'Mad Money' host tells viewers letting a bad business fail, putting the labor elsewhere would never work.