Monica Wehby and Jeff Merkley Financial Disclosures Reviewed – Oregon US Senate Race

The following analysis of the personal financial disclosures of Monica Wehby and Jeff Merkley  was done for the Oregonian newspaper.  The story by Jeff Mapes resulting from the analysis can be accessed here:  Senate Candidates Financial Disclosure- Part I   Also note that the analysis was updated after Wehby disclosed her final statement on August 15, … Continue reading Monica Wehby and Jeff Merkley Financial Disclosures Reviewed – Oregon US Senate Race

Blackstone Group LP – Private Equity or Public Theft? Undermining the Volcker Rule’s Intent. SEC 10K Fails to Disclose All Important “Fractions Rule” Involving Tax Exempt Public Pension Investors

Note (Not Copyrighted) : This basic post was updated December 10, 2010 given the current debate in Congress over extending the Bush tax cuts and numerous inquires regarding my position in this debate.  The purpose of this post is to highlight that although rates are important, perhaps more important are overall fairness issues associated with … Continue reading Blackstone Group LP – Private Equity or Public Theft? Undermining the Volcker Rule’s Intent. SEC 10K Fails to Disclose All Important “Fractions Rule” Involving Tax Exempt Public Pension Investors