Questions Obama Should Answer Today

by Leigh Graham · 2009-06-17 09:00:00 UTC
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Within the hour, President Obama is scheduled to speak on financial sector reform and regulation.  I am running around all afternoon getting ready for a trip out of town, so won't have a chance to take stock until tonight or tomorrow.  But The Baseline Scenario has 10 questions, and wants yours, that the President should address but may not in his speech today.  "...the implicit story the President tells will frame our collective discussions going forward and – on some points – could even help tip the balance against established lobbies."

Read the questions and leave your own here.  And let us know here at Change.org what you think of his proposal.

Finally, in preparation for Obama's plans, yesterday the new advocacy group Americans for Financial Security launched:  "The coalition includes a broad array of financial experts and advocates who are joining together in an unprecedented campaign to reform our financial system and rebuild our economy."  Members include trade unions, consumer protection groups, civil rights organizations and progressive entities.  Emphasis is on "policing Wall Street," and protecting our communities and pocketbooks.  Check 'em out.  (H/t)

Leigh Graham
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