Obama plans sweeping financial regulation overhaul
The proposal creates a Financial Services Oversight Council and grants the Federal Reserve authority to regulate large firms deemed too big to fail while a new consumer protection agency would guard banking transactions. Insurers oppose federal standards. mutual funds stay under the SEC. Dodd questions Fed power amid push to pass by year end.
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House Financial Services Committee
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Bushes share Erie stage at dinner with Penn State figure
Former President George W. Bush, in Erie for a Manufacturers Association dinner, praises his father George H W Bush and salutes Penn State coach Joe Paterno. He recalls his 85 year old father parachuting to celebrate a birthday, then contrasts the two men with a light joke about living life to the fullest.
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War bill faces Senate hurdles over detainee photos ban
The Senate moved to bar public release of photos showing abuse of detainees as part of a 106 billion war-spending package for Iraq and Afghanistan. Graham halted a hold on the bill after assurances the photos would stay private, with a Friday vote possible if an agreement isn’t reached. The package funds wars, economic development, and flu preparedness.
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