Sara Haile-Mariam

Elizabeth Warren: Harvard professor, author, and currently the woman behind overseeing TARP (otherwise known as the Trouble Assets Relief Program). Warren describes her task in an interview with Politico stating:

“The role of congressional oversight is to ask the tough questions, to push back on the decisions, to request additional information and to recheck the numbers…It’s our job to be cranky.”

If you missed her on the Daily show last week, you’ll find a video below (part two after the jump). She’s incredibly charming and succinct. Both videos are worth the watch especially if you’re looking for a little economic reassurance.