Former KC Fed chief critiques swap repeal push
Tom Hoenig, former Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City president and FDIC vice chair, criticizes Rep. Kevin Yoder and others for seeking to repeal Dodd-Frank Section 716. He argues taxpayer insured banks should not trade derivatives, noting 5 percent of notional derivatives still pose large risks and citing CDS exposure and AIG bailout context.
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Yoder defends measure on banking swaps rule changes
Kansas Republican congressman Kevin Yoder defends amending Dodd-Frank to let FDIC insured banks use swaps via uninsured subsidiaries. He argues the move eases loans for businesses and farmers while preserving safeguards, amid sharp criticism accusing the measure of aiding wealthy donors and risking backdoor bailouts.
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FHSU Center to Close for Christmas Break
The FHSU Higher Education Opportunity Center at 311 N Campus Drive Suite 102 will close for Christmas break on Monday and reopen January 12, 2015. Classes resume January 20, 2015.
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Winter vacation for Garden City schools announced
Garden City public schools will be out for winter break from Monday to January 2 2015, with teachers returning January 5 and classes resuming January 6. Area artists are invited to enter the Haskell County Community Art Exhibition in Satanta and Sublette libraries, with entries due January 9 and exhibit February 12 to February 28, ending with a reception February 28. up to four pieces per entrant across photography and visual arts. prizes for junior artists.
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Feline Fine exhibit at Stauth Museum in Montezuma
The Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma hosts Feline Fine Art of Cats II featuring 50 paintings and sculptures of domestic and wild cats in varied styles. Open Dec 7 through Jan 18 2015 with tours by appointment. hours Tue–Sat 9am–noon and 1–4:30pm, Sun 1:30–4:30pm, closed Christmas and New Year. Free admission with donations accepted.
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