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February 11, 2009

YOUNG VOICES

Waters Questions the "Captains of the Universe"
by Staff


 

The following video could be mistaken for an SNL skit.

During Wednesday's House Financial Services Committee's hearing on TARP accountability, Congresswoman Maxine Waters referred to the eight bank CEOs as “captains of the Universe.” There was some confusion during her grilling of the bank chiefs and a call for the California congresswoman to calm down.  

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Published February 11, 2009

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