Senate approves broad Wall Street reform bill passage
The Senate passed a sweeping Wall Street regulation bill 59 to 39 aimed at curbing risky markets, creating a consumer protection agency, and tightening oversight of big banks. The measure moves toward House reconciliation with hopes to reach Obama’s desk before July, amid party splits and political drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wall Street
Senate
Barack Obama
House
Obama
Consumer Protection Agency
Richard Shelby
R-Ala
Harry Reid
D-Nev
Goldman Sachs
Securities and Exchange Commission
Maria Cantwell
Washington
Aiken County Board urged to rethink bond for new buildings
Residents question the 20 year bond proposal at 4.25 percent to fund a 236 million plan including a 7 million football complex. Critics claim high taxes and misaligned priorities jeopardize academic excellence and local taxpayers, urging a community wide rethink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb County
Oakland High
Atlanta Constitution
Aiken County Board of Education
Vote NO Said for Tuesday May 25
The notice urges readers to oppose the ballot measure and cast a no vote on Tuesday May 25 urging civic turnout and participation in the local decision.
Also Mentioned on This Page
White House
Aiken County
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Preservationnation.org
ACSD
M.B. Kahn
Mbkahn
We the People Aiken Committee
Debbie Nix