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Phil Kessel, Bruins Forward

Phil Kessel, Bruins Forward

Phil talked about the physical game against the Canadiens and said hearing his name floated around the trade deadline didn't bother him

Audio|Fri, 10 Apr 2009|More from Bruins Hockey Coverage
|AIGfound at3:27

“…that you know situation certainly I don't know but you know I AIG deal with that. But every week and he -- there are deeply in many don't try help team and you know about …”

One-on-One with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

One-on-One with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

(NECN: Alison King) - We meet Jeanne Shaheen Monday morning outside the Nashua Adult Learning Center. Just three months into her new job, New Hampshire's junior Senator is here to talk to housing advocates but first many have a question for h...

Video|Wed, 8 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
|AIGfound at3:51

“…and fortunately. We've seen some of my concerns find out what the AIG bonuses and some of the other. Excesses that we've seen with those dollars. …”

Sen. Dodd vows to win back respect

Sen. Dodd vows to win back respect

(NECN: Brian Burnell) - Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd is in trouble. Recent polls have him losing an election to any one of three republicans and it now looks like he may have to run in a primary. Roger Pearson is an attorney and former first s...

Video|Tue, 7 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
|AIGfound at1:40

“…flopping on the language in the latest bailout bill language that allowed AIG executives to receive bonuses. First he said he had no knowledge of it only to admit just a day later that he …”

Harvard student takes on Rep. Frank

Harvard student takes on Rep. Frank

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank is pushing legislation he says will help avert a repeat of the country's financial meltdown.

Video|Mon, 6 Apr 2009|More from for MyFox Boston
|AIGfound at3:23

“…example I think that that are using our money in the April AIG and used -- out other banks which own two -- code. There it could have monitor that before you get from 700 …”

Senator Dodd receives devastating poll numbers

Senator Dodd receives devastating poll numbers

(NECN/WTNH) - Longtime Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd is up for re-election next year and a new voter poll shows he's in trouble. Voters are not happy with Dodd's role in a Senate amendment that allowed AIG to pay $165 million in b...

Video|Thu, 2 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…are not happy with Dodd's role in -- an amendment that allowed AIG to pay 165. Million dollars in bonuses. WT UNH political reporter mark Davis has the story. …”

“…ties has already produced a web attack -- linking -- to the AIG bonuses. Rob Simmons said today he's taking nothing for granted and knows it's a long way to November 2010. The democratic senatorial …”

 founder Greenberg: 'Current plan will not succeed'

AIG founder Greenberg: 'Current plan will not succeed'

(NECN: Washington, D.C.) - The man who built failed American International Group Inc. to an industry leader faced tough questioning on Capitol Hill on Thursday, as he sat before the House Oversight Committee. Maurice "Hank" Greenberg ...

Video|Thu, 2 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
|AIGfound at0:02, 2:14

“…What are the problems with AIG -- I appreciate your concern. And the concern of the American people. That the terms of the AIG bailout there's tremendous burden on taxpayers. Or plants so far advanced by the US government to -- and failed. And the current plan in my opinion. Will not succeed. Major mistakes have been made. And imposed from the government imposed. Unrealistic financing terms and AIG. . In September of 2000 -- Including approximately 14%. Interest. In year one charging interest whether AIG actually drew down funds or not. That was not only different from those that -- and any other company. But which fundamentally undermine AIG's continued viability. The government also. Obtained 79 point 9% of the equity. In the company. They immediately announced an AIG would be liquidated. Which inevitably cause employees. Broker's customers and other business partners to fully. Further undermine the company's continued viability. They began to liquidate the company at fire sale prices. In the market but to obviously. Credit was difficult to obtain. It was difficult to sell anything. Used AIG to funnel money to other institutions. Including foreign banks. -- IG was required to put up collateral. As they're losing their AAA …”

“…a better approach. What should the government's policy be with regard to AIG. . The primary objective should be to -- can conditions. That allow AIG to repay the taxpayer of bush and rebuilding AIG is the best way of doing that. Specifically. What should be done is to achieve this to achieve this goal of AIG to pay back the taxpayer. One wolf AIG financial products from the rest of the company. And replaces many loans as possible would guarantee. Extend the existing. But twenty years. …”

Ups and downs of the economy

Ups and downs of the economy

(NECN/ABC) - In Newark, New Jersey, two thousand city workers face furloughs and pay cuts as the city tries to save their jobs. "It's going to affect my pocket. It's going to affect my bills. You know, I was just in the proce...

Video|Thu, 2 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…Primary objective should be to create the conditions. That allow AIG to repay the taxpayer of -- us and rebuilding AIG is the best way of doing that. …”

“…the biggest drain on the economy the former CEO of insurance giant AIG was on Capitol Hill. He presented his plan for making sure taxpayers now own about 80% of the company. Get their money …”

Chain of fools?

Chain of fools?

You may think they're joking, but they're not. From Washington D.C. to Beacon Hill, our politicians are backing some strange plans. In honor of April Fool's Day, FOX25 Political Editor Joe Battenfeld looks at some of them.

Video|Wed, 1 Apr 2009|More from for MyFox Boston
|AIGfound at1:20

“…people on your side. And we can't forget the big schools let AIG -- taxpayers would under and -- there executives would meet some of those big bonus is but let's not leave out congress …”

4/1/08: Marian Walsh/Politicians

4/1/08: Marian Walsh/Politicians

"Barnicle's View", with Mike Barnicle, Imus in the Morning, Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 6:55a & 8:55a. Mike discusses the fact that Marian Walsh has decided not to take the $120,000 job offered to her by Gov. Deval Patrick. Also the fact that once politicians are elected they don't do what they say they were going to do.   4/1/09

Audio|Wed, 1 Apr 2009|More from Mike Barnicle, WTKK, Boston, MA
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“…Grand. And given the daily headlines about the slumping economy bailout of AIG bonuses. Taxpayers to the news of -- is good fortune. Not well Scioscia actually were cut in -- still no applause in …”

F.D.R. the socialist

F.D.R. the socialist

Franklin Roosevelt, a socialist? Maybe. Todd and Tom discuss...

Audio|Tue, 31 Mar 2009|More from Finneran's Forum
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“…a bad name I capitalists we have seen what capitalists have done AIG being the most recent example. These swashbuckling renegades -- but the financial products unit in London. Brought to its knees literally to its knees. A very successful very profitable firm AIG but we have to -- we have to view these things in context it's capitalism that creates. And all the wealth that …”