Sanctions Against Iran
Treasury and State Department officials testified about the effectiveness of U.S. and United Nations sanctions on Iran. Among the topics they addressed were China’s possible involvement in a…
348 viewsTreasury and State Department officials testified about the effectiveness of U.S. and United Nations sanctions on Iran. Among the topics they addressed were China’s possible involvement in a…
348 viewsThe House failed to override President Obama’s veto of an interstate notarization bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle92,038 viewsWitnesses testified on the primary causes of financial losses for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the progress in improving management at the agencies during the preceding two years.
515 viewsThe House passed a bill to fund the federal government through December 3, 2010.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,723 viewsMary Schapiro testified on the current state of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), its priorities, and the near-term challenges the agency faces. Questions were primarily foc…
308 viewsThe House voted 237-192 for the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, which makes changes to financial market regulations. The legislation creates a panel of regulators chaired by the treasu…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,685 viewsThe Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing titled “Use of Credit Information Beyond Lending: Issues and Reform Propo…
570 viewsWitnesses testified about a 1000 point stock market drop on May 6, 2010. SEC Chairperson Mary Schapiro and other government regulators testified about proposed changes to the system of “circ…
870 viewsWitnesses examined the effect of credit default swaps on government debt and the potential implications of the Greek debt crisis. The committee examined important policy questions that have …
487 viewsTreasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the future of housing finance. In his remarks he indicated that he favored reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and that he opposed approach…
863 viewsWitnesses testified on the condition of small business and commercial real estate lending in local markets. Obama administration officials talked about a proposed transfer of $30 billion dol…
265 viewsFederal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented to the committee the Federal Reserve Board’s semiannual report on monetary policy. In his remarks he said interest rates would remain historicall…
513 viewsPresident Obama and congressional leaders gathered in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. in his remarks, President…
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