(March 10, 2005 -- 10:35 PM EDT)

Tierney's WeblAG/Weblog references a Wall Street Journal article that speculates that the White House may attempt to "streamline" predatory lending standards in a push for a more business-friendly regulatory environment.

Politicians in Washington are practically stepping over each other to advance finance industry interests at the expense of American taxpayers. Stay tuned for more details on the White House proposal. When details emerge, be sure to make some noise.

-- Spencer Ackerman