Topic: Alan Grayson

Former Congressman Alan Grayson accused Republicans of being "killers" and using racist tactics against President Obama. Meanwhile, NATO has decided to extend its mission in Libya despite the death of Muammar Gaddafi, citing requests from transitional leaders. Although the US claims no "boots on the ground," video evidence suggests NATO troops are active in the region.

Representative Alan Grayson of Florida proposed HR 4431, a bill seeking to impose a 500% excise tax on corporate contributions to political committees. The hosts discuss the lack of media coverage for the bill, attributing it to the media's financial interest in political advertising.

Florida Congressman Alan Grayson is seen grilling the head counsel for the Federal Reserve regarding the audit of gold reserves and potential stock market manipulation. During the hearing, the attorney admits that JP Morgan Chase executes trades for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The hosts praise Grayson's aggressive questioning style, noting that even his fellow Democrats seem to dislike his approach.

Florida Congressman Alan Grayson appeared on Rachel Maddow's show to discuss his use of the word "Holocaust" to describe the healthcare crisis. Grayson criticized Republicans for blocking legislation despite the Democratic majority. The segment highlights Grayson's use of the phrase "nattering nabobs of negativism," originally coined by Spiro Agnew.

During a C-SPAN broadcast of a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Alan Grayson questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke regarding $553 billion in central bank liquidity swaps. Bernanke admitted he did not know specifically which foreign financial institutions received the funds after they were transferred to foreign central banks. Grayson highlighted a $9 billion swap with New Zealand as an example of credit extended abroad rather than to Americans.

Ron Paul's "Audit the Fed" bill (HR 1207) has gained 148 co-sponsors, moving closer to the 218 required for a vote. A viral clip features Congressman Alan Grayson questioning Federal Reserve Inspector General Elizabeth Coleman about $9 trillion in off-balance sheet obligations. Coleman's inability to explain where the money went or who received it highlights a lack of transparency within the central bank.

Congressman Alan Grayson is praised for his aggressive questioning of Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn regarding the $1.2 trillion lent to financial institutions. The Fed's refusal to name specific banks that received taxpayer funds is a central point of contention. Barney Frank's role as chairman during the hearing is also criticized.