The Massachusetts Democrat and banking committee chairman is now calling for a bonus moratorium at Wall Street firms whether or not they participate in the financial rescue plan. If it's any comfort, John Carney thinks the NYC-economy-ravaging idea is "most likely just political posturing".
Barney Frank: let's do away with Wall Street bonuses
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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| Bridget Carroll Press Officer, Manhattan Institute bcarroll@manhattan-institute.org |



