Dodd unveils plan for major financial overhaul
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd introduces a Democratic bill to curb markets by giving the government power to break up systemically risky firms and to fund oversight. The proposal trims Obama administration goals, but promises the broadest regulatory change since the New Deal with a leaner Fed and a new consumer protection bureau.
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Bill Creates Oversight Council For Financial Stability
A nine member Financial Stability Oversight Council would supervise large institutions such as AIG and could approve breaking up firms that pose a grave threat to the financial system. Decisions would require a two thirds council vote, signaling a tough path through the Senate. The bill spans from payday lenders to Wall Street firms.
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FCC reveals nationwide broadband plan to speed access
The FCC proposes a sweeping overhaul to wire the United States with high speed Internet, aiming for 100 megabits per second to 100 million households by 2020. Funding, legal clearance, and broadcaster pushback pose hurdles as airwave reclaim plans face opposition. Julius Genachowski champions the initiative as essential infrastructure for economic development, education, and health care.
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