GE Capital Financial will acquire $7.5 billion in deposit
Fed proposes new, tougher rules for big banks - AP
The rules are part of new regulation proposed under the Dodd-Frank Act
Issa issues first subpoena for Countrywide VIP documents - TheDC
Darrell Issa’s first subpoena demands documents related to lawmakers’ special mortgage deals
Senate Ethics Committee dismisses Dodd complaint - AP
Ethics Committee says allegation that Sen. Chris Dodd obtained a cottage in Ireland at a low price as an improper gift from a businessman is baseless
Conn. judge says WWE fans can wear garb to polls - AP
The spokesman of Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, a Democrat, said such items could be construed as political given Linda McMahon’s candidacy
Beggar's banquet
Even as they accuse others of manipulative practices, nations are increasingly taking steps to weaken their own currencies in a bid to boost exports.
McMahon can 'make history,' Brown says - AP
Sen. Scott Brown, who won his Massachusetts U.S. Senate seat in an improbable upset, rallies supporters of GOP candidate Linda McMahon in Connecticut
Conn. Senate race heats up with McMahon ad about Blumenthal's Vietnam gaffe - AP
Connecticut’s two Senate candidates trade accusations about years-old embarrassments, just hours before their first face-to-face debate
Tea party or establishment, GOP looks for gains - AP
Fresh blend of candidates could lead GOP to November victory
Wealthy political newcomers are spending big - AP
A host of former corporate leaders are spending millions in their quest for elective office
GOP slams sweeping Wall Street reforms - AP
Congress on Thursday passed the stiffest restrictions on banks and Wall Street since the Great Depression
Bank bill poised for final passage - AP
Legislation will overhaul nation’s financial regulations, but with the support of only 3 Republican senators
Financial regulatory bill contains racial, gender quotas - TheDC
Rep. Maxine Waters slipped in the language establishing the quotas in 20 federal financial services agencies
House on the verge of financial-overhaul vote - - WSJ
Democrats trying to balance Republican appeal with moderate spending
Where’s the sunlight in Dodd-Frank bill?
President Obama wants to sign this legislation by July 4, pressing Congress to vote “yes” before America—and even Members of Congress—has adequate time to discover everything that’s in the bill
Dodd prepares to depart in triumph - NYT
As the Connecticut senator prepares to retire, his peers hail his legislative accomplishments as the product of a politically pragmatic mentality
Senate passes financial regulation bill - The Daily Caller
Senate passes sweeping financial regulation bill giving the federal government new powers
Blumenthal not the first to twist military record - ABC News
Past politicians have been accused of distorting or creating a military record for for electoral gain
The missed opportunity on financial reform
Until there is legislation that limits the size of these financial institutions, the promises of reformers that their efforts will ensure against a recurrence of such devastating crises will remain empty
Puts and Calls: Good news for bankers, bad news for the climate bill - The Daily Caller
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