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Witnesses testified about the Treasury Department’s conduct of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and to consider a report by the Government Accountability Office on the Treasury Depar…

Automobile industry executives from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors testified about their request for federal financial assistance to the domestic automotive industry. They had requested …

Automobile industry executives testified about the financial state of the industry and their request for $25 billion in emergency federal aid to avoid collapse. Some automakers said they mig…

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the possible restructuring of the financial markets, including financial institution oversight and regulation, systemic risk and hous…

Economic Markets Intervention

Witnesses testified on the implications of the Treasury Department’s policies in regard to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The hearing focused on the financial take over of Fannie Mae and Freddi…

US House of Representatives

Witnesses testified about U.S. relations with Russia after Russia’s conflict with Georgia. They focused the history of U.S. interest in the region during the Cold War and subsequent breakup …

The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on China on the eve of the Olympics.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testified about U.S. monetary policy and the state of the U.S. economy. In his testimony and subsequent questions, he focused on the threat posed …

The House debated bills to expand DNA testing in sexual assaults, as well as funding to combat drugs and violence.

A hearing was held on credit card practices and their impact on college students. Witnesses included representatives from consumer groups, the New York Attorney General’s office, and stude…