one of the most mind-boggling, jaw-dropping and
awe-inspiring qualities of our goverment is its truly
remarkable speed and efficiency

take, for example, the Senate Banking Committee's
investigation into the origins of our nation's current
financial crisis

below are highlights of a recent Banking Committeee
hearing

they represent Senate state craft at its finest -

truely a shining beacon of hope for the world's new
and struggling Democracies