Bailout: An Inside Account of How Washington Abandoned Main Street While Rescuing Wall Street Highlight

“The hearings, they’re gone. The Democrats have canceled both hearings for next week,” Lori said. “Both? Why? What did they say?” I asked. “Nothing. The official word from the committee is that there is no explanation. But I did some digging,” Lori said. “Treasury!” I said. “Treasury got them to cancel?” I asked. Lori looked at me pitifully. “No, not Treasury, they don’t have that type of influence. Nobody came right out and said it, but the suggestion was that this came from the White House. I got the impression that someone high up in the White House doesn’t want SIGTARP on the Hill next week.”