The New York Times > Business > Business Special > Citigroup’s Earnings Rise 3%, Bolstered by Consumer Banking: “The company’s revenue increased 6 percent, to $21.5 billion, from $20.3 billion a year earlier, as a result of substantial growth in its transaction services and retail banking businesses, especially in Asia and the United States, as well as private equity investment gains.”

Like I was saying yesterday about the passing the of the Corporations-against-poor-people-anti-bankruptcy Legislation. The third largest creditor in the country has increased profits by 6%. And now, thanks to our Congress, we really have a shot at doubling that number. Those guys up at Capitol Hill are really exemplary team players. Go team!