How Chuck Schumer Caused the 2d Largest Bank Failure in U.S. History (Important Read)
The Center for Responsible Lending issued an attack on Indymac within a few days of Schumers letter. CRL is part of a small army of left of center research groups, community organizers, and public interest law firms who make their living accusing home lenders of racial redlining and predatory lending. On June 20th the Center accused Indymac of unfair practices regarding minority borrowers.
Collusion?
One might think that this is why Chuckie was so quick to seem so compliant with Paulson's plan. To cover for the fact that he was the one who started the steep dive the banks took.