The State of the Union:

"One out of every five American children lives in poverty. Yet the most consuming issue in Washington—according to members of Congress, Hill staffers, lobbyists and Treasury officials—is determining how to slice up the $16 billion debit-card swipe fee pie for corporations" (The Washington Post "Wonkbook").

More than 100 ex-government officials serve as lobbyist for the all consuming banking industry, fighting to keep bank fees high. And you don't believe in vampires?