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Fights over tribal payday lenders show challenges of financial reform

By Michael Hudson and David Heath

High-interest payday lenders are teaming up with Native Americans to shield their online businesses from lawsuits and consumer-lending regul

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… vance from Ameriloan, which claims a relationship with the Miami Nation of Oklahoma.When she found she couldn’t keep up with the payments on the loans, Felt …"

"… Indian tribes, the Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska and the Miami Nation of Oklahoma, intervened in the case, claiming that they actually owned the businesses. …"

"… rnia judge that it was an “economic subdivision” of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and that it used Ameriloan and US Fast Cash as trade names in its payday l …"

"… known for Tribe’s Lending ArmSurrounded by flat farmland in northeastern Oklahoma sits a modern brick and stone building where the Miami Nation conducts its …"

Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… lyndra Inc., a California solar power firm whose financial backers include Oklahoma oil billionaire George Kaiser, a bundler who raised at least $50,000 for t …"

Energy dollars fueled campaigns of Democrats who defected on EPA vote

By Chris Hamby

Energy cash fueled campaigns of Democrats defecting on EPA vote

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… for Responsive Politics.The biggest beneficiary of these contributions was Oklahoma Democrat Dan Boren, who received more than $243,000 from coal, oil and gas …"

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Skipping safeguards, officials rushed benefit to a politically-connected energy company

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Did White House hurry to spur jobs - or favor firm backed by fundraiser?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… energy project, benefited a company whose prime financial backers include Oklahoma oil billionaire George Kaiser, a “bundler” of campaign donations. Kais …"

"… t took months to happen. Among the key backers of the $198 million raised: Oklahoma oilman Kaiser’s Argonaut Private Equity, as well as Madrone Capital Part …"

"… cial backer of Solyndra,” Solyndra spokesman David Miller confirmed. The Oklahoma oil magnate hosted a 2007 Tulsa fundraiser for Obama and regularly visits …"

Top five lobbyist bundlers revealed; four worked exclusively for Democrats

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Only in Washington, D.C., would "bundling" be a highly prized skill. And perhaps only in the nation's capital would an exclusive ranking of

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… J.C. Watts Companies — which is named for a former congressman and star Oklahoma Sooners quarterback. Baird has bundled $210,300 for the National Republica …"

"… can Senatorial Committee, Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, and Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina. He represents influential clients …"

GOP deficit-cutters eye health IT stimulus funds as Obama’s point man leaves

By Kimberly Leonard

Billions of unspent stimulus dollars slated for electronic health records are now a target for lawmakers searching the federal budget for cu

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… n has been spent, said a CMS press officer. Only four states — Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Iowa — have begun to coordinate Medicaid incentive checks …"

"… skeptical about the funds to begin with, said Carter Kimble, spokesman for Oklahoma Health Care Authority. “They were wondering what strings were attached w …"

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Newt Gingrich faces questions about consulting job and support for biofuels

By John Aloysius Farrell

Gingrich takes consulting fee from ethanol while getting big fossil fuel donations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… simple as that.”And when Sen. Tom Coburn, a conservative Republican from Oklahoma, proposed to eliminate the main ethanol tax break as a wasteful “tax ear …"

Buyer beware

By David Heath

New consumer agency powerless against dishonest auto lending practices

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… But don’t try to convince Tammy Moses of that. The dental hygienist from Oklahoma City trusted her car salesman, a family acquaintance who joined hands with …"

"… y decided to keep the pickup and stormed out of the dealership.Days later, Oklahoma City police officers rang Barnes’ doorbell.Soon, they had him in handcuf …"

"… heir cases to court. But that’s rarely an option either.Kathi Rawls, the Oklahoma City attorney who handled cases for both Moses and Barnes, says she gets a …"

WaMu, other banks motivated by greed, financial crisis probe concludes

By David Heath

WaMu, other bankers knowingly sold bad loans, Senate probe of crisis concludes

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… there is still time. Hope springs eternal.”Republican Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma agreed with the investigation’s findings, saying, “It shows without a …"

Geithner's threat to tap congressional retirement funds rings hollow

By John Aloysius Farrell

Don't worry if Treasury is tapping the G Fund; it'll be paid back in full

Excerpts from this story referencing "Oklahoma":

"… years.”Republican Sens. Richard Burr of North Carolina and Tom Coburn of Oklahoma have introduced legislation that would abolish the defined benefit pension …"

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