Write-Offs: 12.13.10

$$$Senate Has Enough Votes to Advance Tax-Cut Extension Plan [Bloomberg]

$$$Citigroup Lowers Rating on Bankrupt A&P to ‘Sell’ [Deal Journal]

$$$ Bruce Berkowitz: The Megamind Of Miami [Fortune]

$$$Investors Lose Almost Everything In BlueCrest Fund Of Funds [FINalternatives]

$$$ 1-800-BANKER: Wall Street Upheaval Creates Role For Temps [WSJ]

$$$Madoff Won't Be Attending Son's Funeral [Dealbook]

$$$Tax Cut Plan Eases Pressure On Bernanke, Fed [AP]

$$$Ex-Carlyle CFO Interview [FINS]

$$$ Goldman: We didn't topple Bear Stearns [WSJ]