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Post by kranker on Apr 14, 2007 20:54:38 GMT -4
Real Media Video, media.pbs.org/ramgen/media4/now/PBS-NOW1315V-hi.rmOther Video, www.pbs.org/now/shows/315/video.htmlNew York Stock Exchange floor This week, NOW takes a close look at hedge funds—sometimes secretive and often very risky investment accounts that have brought incredible wealth and power to some, but with the potential to spell dire consequences for ordinary Americans. Hundreds of billions of dollars are invested in hedge funds, which are not regulated, and there's a good chance some of your retirement money's in one. But many hedge fund managers say they won't tell anyone how they make their money—not even the government. In its investigation, NOW interviews former SEC lawyer-turned whistleblower Gary Aguirre. As part of his job, Aguirre investigated hedge funds and says he was banned from probing a Wall Street titan with close ties to the Bush Administration. "I was just following an evidence trail, and it led to that door," Aguirre tells NOW. "The logical thing was to knock on the door and try to find out what was behind it." www.pbs.org/now/shows/315/index.html
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Post by kranker on Apr 14, 2007 20:56:47 GMT -4
PBS Special Featuring Gary Aguirre - What A Loon! A Kook! Oh, Wait, He Isn't... Location: Blogs Bob O'Brien's Sanity Check Blog Posted by: bobo 4/13/2007 7:58 PM I'm away from computers for a week, but everyone needs to watch the PBS special featuring Gary Aguirre. It's a great program, and underscores the reasoned, calm, rational demeanor of the man that the SEC is trying to paint as a crazy. And it is chilling, in that when you listen to it, the truth cuts through like a laser light. Pretty simple. The system is broken, powerful hedge funds are untouchable, and those chartered with protecting the public are bought and paid for by the hedge funds. Simple. Watch the program. www.pbs.org/now/shows/315/index.htmlthesanitycheck.com/BobsSanityCheckBlog/tabid/56/EntryID/597/Default.aspx
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