Obama Urges Financial Reform Amid GOP Opposition
President Obama warns of a fresh crisis without stronger oversight and derivatives regulation. He backs a Democratic plan to liquidate large banks, create a systemic risk council, and a consumer protection agency, while Republicans oppose key provisions and vow to block votes.
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Former congressman Eric Massa claims a $40,000 salary hike for his chief of staff was forged and that he did not authorize a campaign payment of the same amount to the staffer. Racalto denies the accusations and says Massa directed both transactions as investigations continue.
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