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...drama over the last week - John McCain's theatrical but ultimately unhelpful return to Washington, the anti-Socialist rants of House Republicans, the political maneuvering by Nancy Pelosi - the deal comes as something of an anticlimax. The market had already priced in the deal all last week, ignoring the Hill's histrionics, and Paulson and Bush were always adamant they were going to get a deal. So what did all the drama actually produce...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Bailout Deal: Will It Fly in Congress? | 9/28/2008 | See Source »

...started musing about this last week, when John McCain dramatically suspended his campaign to return to Washington to do his real job - being a United States Senator. What other job allows you to not show up for work for months at a time without getting in trouble? In Obama's case it's been over a year now since he's worked, but he still gets paid to be Senator. What kind of employer cuts workers that much slack? And what kind of administrative mess must we have in the Senate for there to be no discernible loss of function...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Workplace Quiz: Which Employees Are Worth Keeping? | 9/28/2008 | See Source »

...delay, folks. There were some internet problems here at Brown Stadium. In any case, a lot to fill you in on. Michael Daugherty hit three consecutive passes of 19, 14, and 25 yards to give Brown a TOUCHDOWN and make it 13-7. On the ensuing kick return, Berry fumbled and Brown recovered, but on the Bears' first play Daugherty was drilled as he released the ball and his fluttering pass was picked off by Derrick Barker. Then, to complete the comedy of errors, Ben Jenkins took the handoff and powered for 10 yards, only to fumble and have Brown...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARVARD FOOTBALL LIVE! BROWN-HARVARD BLOG | 9/27/2008 | See Source »

...statement added that McCain would return to Washington after the debate "to ensure that all voices and interests are represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners." It also lamented the "familiar spectacle in Washington" and attacked Obama directly: "The difference between Barack Obama and John McCain was apparent during the White House meeting yesterday where Barack Obama's priority was political posturing in his opening monologue defending the package as it stands. John McCain listened to all sides so he could help focus the debate on finding a bipartisan resolution that is in the interest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Still No Bailout Deal, But McCain Resumes Campaign | 9/26/2008 | See Source »

...rule has declined, and has declined sharply." He cited Jackson, Miss., and Washington, D.C., as examples. "Not all black people are particularly bad people," the emperor adds. But leadership, he asserts, "is just not in their character ... it's just not in their ability." The Obama campaign did not return requests for comment...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Unwelcome Visitors at the Ole Miss Debate: The Ku Klux Klan | 9/26/2008 | See Source »

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