$$$ Data Show Economic Recovery Strengthening [WSJ]

$$$Hedge Funds Got Help, Too [Dealbook]

$$$The Ladies Of Bernie Madoff Get Their Government Close-Up [TSG]

$$$ Kissing Up Like A Pro, Tip #1: "Make it uncomfortable." [FINS]

$$$ Police probe alleged Ponzi scheme involving medical marijuana dispensary [Denver Post]

$$$Citigroup Said to Discuss Hiring Former White House Budget Director Orszag [Bloomberg]