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Thursday, June 11, 2015

The Export-Import Bank is the International Bank of Clinton

By Timothy P. Carney

Hillary Clinton is angry that conservatives are even debating the Export-Import Bank. She says, "I'd like to put Ex-Im Bank on steroids." Given what we know about Mrs. Clinton's business model, her undying love for Ex-Im tells us something about the agency. Why would she be dedicated to saving and expanding Ex-Im? The answer: Any tool that increases Washington's involvement in big business — here and abroad — creates opportunities for politicians to demand tribute from corporate and government coffers and increase political control over business. Ex-Im is a goldmine for a transactional politician like Hillary. This isn't a theory, or merely a prediction of the future. Study Ex-Im's recent history. Look at its deals, its staff, and its revolving-door alumni, and you see it. Some Republicans, persuaded by K Street, think of Ex-Im as a friend of business. The should instead see Ex-Im for what it really is: The International Bank of Clinton……To Read More….. 

My Take - Well, this should fix the thinking for those on the fence about ending the Export-Import Bank.  If Hillary's for it that's sufficient reason to be against it!

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