Germans seek to oust Czech president Vaclav Klaus over EU treaty

Brussels furious diplomats were calling for his impeachment and even his country’s expulsion from the European Union because of his obstinate refusal to sign the Lisbon treaty. Klaus, now the only European leader holding out against ratifying the document, made it clear he did not give a damn.

European leaders were told he was not available to take their calls.

Germans seek to oust Czech president Vaclav Klaus over EU treaty

Goldman to be paid $1bn if CIT fails, US will lose $2.3 billion

Goldman Sachs to be paid more than $1bn if CIT fails, and US taxpayers would lose $2.3bn. Republican robber barons. Welfare for the bankrupt banks, for a war machine. The agreement with Goldman states that if CIT defaults or goes bankrupt, it “would be required to pay a make-whole amount” that totals $1bn, .. Goldman extended to CIT $3 bn, US gov $2.3 billion. Goldman will get $1 billion back, US gov nothing. good deals between good boys. lets milk the US Treasury.

FT.com / Companies / Financial Services - Goldman to be paid $1bn if CIT fails: