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Has Missouri passed a law that outlaws emergency contraception? Appearances to the contrary, no.
If Goldman Sachs pays back its TARP money, can Tim Geithner put it back into the pot and give it to somebody else? Geithner’s desires to the contrary, apparently not.
Are America’s banks actually well capitalized and in good shape? The Treasury Department’s stress testers seem to think so, but appearances can be deceving. If banks are reducing their capital exposure by clamping down on credit lines even to blue chip customers, then perhaps they’re not quite as healthy as they’re claiming?
Finally: Are wage cuts a good way to save jobs? Appearances to the contrary, Paul Krugman says no.
