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    • Paul: Audit the Fed 

        Why the push to regulate the Fed more tightly, with Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) and member of Financial Services Committee; James Reynolds, Loop Capital Markets; and CNBC's Rick Santelli, Steve Liesman, Joe Kernen & Becky Quick.

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        Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) discusses the Senate vote tomorrow on the health care bill.

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        Discussing whether Geithner is really in danger of losing his job, with Eamon Javers, Politico and CNBC's John Harwood

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        House Democrats are looking for ways to pay for new job-creating legislation, with Ann Lee, New York University; Phil Kerpen, Americans for Prosperity; and CNBC's Trish Regan.

    • Auditing the Fed 

        Congress is passing Rep. Ron Paul's amendment that would allow the GAO to audit Fed monetary policy, with CNBC's Steve Liesman & Rick Santelli.

    • CFTC Chairman Sounds Off 

        Discussing buzz of potential regulation reform of over-the-counter derivatives, with Gary Gensler, CFTC chairman.

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        Discussing the true cost of health care, with Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H.


Barack Obama (D)

Senator from Illinois





 

PROFILE

 

Personal:
Born Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 4 1961
Married to Michelle Obama
Two children

Education:
Columbia University, BA, 1983 (Political Science)
Harvard University, JD, 1991

Professional:
Before joining the U.S. Senate in 2004, he worked as a community organizer and civil rights lawyer in Chicago and served eight years in the Illinois State Senate.

Notable:
- First African-American president of the Harvard Law Review
- Fifth African-American to serve in U.S. Senate
- Author of two best-selling books  titled “Dreams from My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope”

Running Mate:
Joseph Biden, Senator from Delaware

 

ON THE ISSUES

 

Taxes:
Would deliver $80-$85 billion in tax cuts annually.

Economy:
Supports increased minimum wage as well as job creation and training programs for low-income workers.

Healthcare:
Wants to provide affordable, comprehensive healthcare to every American...

Social Security:
Opposes private retirement accounts and in favor of lifting cap on payroll tax.

Housing: 
Supports creation of a federal fund to help homeowners refinance their mortgages...

Trade:
Voted against Cafta in 2005 because of deficient labor and environmental...

Energy:
Wants to wean America of its dependence on foreign energy though measures...

 

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS

 

Top Industries:
Lawyers/Law Firms: $18,778,413
Retired: $15,881,720
Securities & Investment: $8,383,841
Education: $7,502,056
Misc Business: $5,588,970

Top Contributors:                              
Goldman Sachs: $601,480
University of California: $488,159
JPMorgan Chase: $373,507
Citigroup: $371,054
UBS: $370,850

Source: Center For Responsible Government -- data through June 30. For more information go to OpenSecrets.org.

 

NEED TO KNOW

 

Presidential Campaign | http://www.barackobama.com/

U.S. Senator | http://obama.senate.gov/


 

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ADDITIONAL POLITICAL COVERAGE


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  • A look at Barack Obama the investor

      The Democratic presidential hopeful may be a fresh face in politics, but he is treading familiar -- and conservative -- ground with his investments.





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