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Sun conveniently omits Pelosi's misdeeds
Apparently all the " talking back" I've done in past years has been of little consequence. Could The Sun be any more obvious in their partisan reporting of insider trading perpetrated by members of Congress ("Keeping Congress clean," Nov. 28)? The Sun...Tags: Democratic Party, Nancy Pelosi, Insider Trading
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Keeping Congress clean
In September 2008, the U.S. financial system was teetering on collapse and the stock market was shaky. But Alabama Republican Rep. Spencer Bachus saw opportunity in the crisis. According to an investigation by the CBS news program "60 Minutes," Mr. Bachus...Tags: Insider Trading, Finance, CBS Corp., Federal Reserve, Democratic Party
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US proposal on investment adviser oversight slammed
Reuters* Massachusetts official criticizes proposal on self-regulation * Massachusetts survey adds to heated debate on proposal * Hearing for federal adviser oversight bill set for June 6 By Suzanne Barlyn May 31 (Reuters) - Federal legislation that would...Tags: Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Conservation, Finance, Financial and Business Services, Charles Schwab
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JOBS bill clears Congress despite warnings
Congress gave final approval to a popular, but controversial, bill that aims to make it easier for small businesses to access investment capital, sending President Obama one of his top job-creation priorities in a rare burst of bipartisanship. Even as...Tags: Business, Raul Grijalva, Mary Schapiro, Google Inc., Labor Legislation
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Alabama congressman wins primary despite 'super PAC' offensive
Alabama Rep. Spencer Bachus won the Republican nomination for the seat he has represented in Congress for 20 years, beating back three primary challengers and an anti-incumbent "super PAC."
The primary victory almost certainly assures him another term....Tags: Marcy Kaptur, Insider Trading, Primaries, Dennis J. Kucinich, Tim Holden
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Alabama Congressman Spencer Bachus Faces Insider Trading Investigation
(Washington Post & CBS News)
This story originally appeared in The Washington Post, and was written by Scott Higham and Dan Keating.
The Office of Congressional Ethics is investigating the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee over...Tags: Insider Trading, Finance, U.S. House Committee on Ethics, The Washington Post, Financial and Business Services
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Republicans criticize spending by new consumer bureau
House Republicans on Wednesday criticized spending by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, whose budget will increase by 26% in 2013 to $448 million, saying lawmakers have no say over how the agency doles out the money.
“If they spend $100...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumers, Finance, Financial and Business Services
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New U.S. House speaker wealthy, but less than predecessor
WASHINGTON - New House Speaker John Boehner doesn't have as many millions as his predecessor, Nancy Pelosi, but like many new committee chairmen and other leaders, he has holdings in companies that have major financial stakes in the actions of Congress....Tags: Debbie Stabenow, Companies and Corporations, Doc Hastings, Republican Party, Mitch McConnell
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Republicans say new consumer bureau too powerful
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans said Wednesday that a new government agency designed to protect consumers from problems with mortgages, credit cards and other lenders has too much power. They also criticized it for participating in a federal-...Tags: Consumers, Finance, Financial and Business Services, Business Institutions, Sean Duffy
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Key House Republican praises Obama housing plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration's plan to gradually dissolve ailing housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and to shrink the government's role in the mortgage market drew praise from House Republicans on Tuesday. The GOP chairman of...Tags: David Scott, Finance, Financial and Business Services, Foreclosures, Companies and Corporations
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Palin drawn into House Financial Services Committee chairmanship fight
Money & CompanyThe race for the powerful chairmanship of the House Financial Services Committee, humming along largely behind the scenes, has received an Alaska-sized boost in visibility after one of the Republican contenders dissed "tea party" heroine Sarah Palin. Rep.... -
Elizabeth Warren defends new consumer financial agency against strong criticism from Republicans
Money & CompanyElizabeth Warren, the Obama administration adviser setting up the controversial Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, strongly defended the new agency Wednesday against sharp Republican criticism that it is an unaccountable and dangerous new bureaucracy....
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