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Obamas Plans For White House Art

Obama's Plans For White House Art

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The art world is buzzing that the president wants contemporary art in the private residence of The White House. Former museum director David A. Ross on what could (and should) be hanging at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. See our gallery:

6:03 AM | Feb 11, 2009
Excuses Excuses

Excuses, Excuses

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As even President Obama raps the former Merrill CEO for his $1.22 million office renovation, many of his peers are defending what he spent as acceptable. Why Wall Street still doesn't get it.

2:10 PM | Jan 23, 2009
John Thains Top 16 Outrages

John Thain's Top 16 Outrages

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How did Merrill Lynch's former CEO spend $1.22 million redecorating his office? The Daily Beast counts the ways.

3:36 PM | Jan 22, 2009
John Thains  87000 Rug

John Thain's $87,000 Rug

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In a Daily Beast/CNBC exclusive, Charlie Gasparino reveals how Merrill Lynch's CEO spent over $1 million to redecorate his office last year-even as the firm faced a financial crisis.

11:06 AM | Jan 22, 2009
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