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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:00 AM

"There's still risk it could all blow up"

AIG's CEO tells Congress that without the bonuses, financial disaster looms. Congress is unpersuaded.

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  • Wednesday, March 18, 2009 11:32 AM

    Memo to AIG mucky mucks...

    Your skills are not as unique as you think they are. Your understanding of financial markets is overrated. This stuff is not as complicated as you think. Other people can do your job, and probably should.

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