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Edward Harrison is a senior Editor at Bloomberg. He is also the founder of Credit Writedowns newsletter, a former career diplomat, investment banker and technology executive with over twenty five years of business experience. He speaks six languages and reads another five, skills he uses to provide a more global perspective. Edward holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College.

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Midday Reading: 2009-08-10

Edward Harrison
Posting has been light as I have been on holiday.  However, I expect to have a few posts out later today.  In the meantime, here are a few links from around the web. Edward Quelle Surprise! Hank Paulson and Goldman CEO Talked to…
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News from around the web: 2009-08-07

Edward Harrison
On why I can't get in to see my doctor - James Fallows Being in Canada, I am interested in these stories. FDIC: Failed Bank Information - Bank Closing Information for Community National Bank of Sarasota County, Venice, FL Failed…
Economy

US economy loses 247,000 jobs in July

Edward Harrison
The Employment Situation Summary for July was released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), showing a 9.4% unemployment rate and 247,000 jobs lost in July.  These numbers were better than anticipated, with the unemployment rate…
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News from around the web: 2009-08-06

Edward Harrison
Calculated Risk: Google Maps Shows Foreclosure Status You can get data on just about anything these days. Amazing maps. Almost scary. Fannie Mae seeks $US10.7b in aid after loss Here's a thought: if Citi were in government hands…
Economy

Perpetuating excess consumption

Edward Harrison
This comes from David Rosenberg: Perpetuating the spending and borrowing cycle We couldn't believe this when we saw this quote from the U.S. Transportation Secretary (Ray Lahood) in yesterday's NYT (page B3) on the "Cash for…

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