Early 1900s Progressive Politics
This was a look at the early 1900s politics that shaped the future 30th president, Calvin Coolidge (1923-29). He was viewed as a “progressive” politician - but what did that mean then? The C…
180 viewsThis was a look at the early 1900s politics that shaped the future 30th president, Calvin Coolidge (1923-29). He was viewed as a “progressive” politician - but what did that mean then? The C…
180 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,782 viewsSix former members of the Senate and House of Representatives talked about ways to end hyper-partisanship in Congress. Topics included the congressional schedule, comity among members, parti…
369 viewsFormer federal financial regulators testified about the 2008 collapse of Bear Stearns, financial markets, and the “shadow banking system.” Among the topics they addressed were the types of …
963 viewsFormer Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, Former Treasury Secretary John Snow, and SEC Chairman Chris Cox testified about the state of the economy, recent turmoil in the U.S. and globa…
5,704 viewsChairman Cox spoke about credit regulations and rules, as well as measures to improve transparency at financial instututions. He also talked about the impact of the current credit crisis and…
242 viewsWitnesses testified about recent turmoil in the financial markets, regulation of investment banking procedures, and on the need to enact legislation quickly on the Bush Administration $700 b…
3,103 viewsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission held its third annual Seniors Summit on tips and information to help senior investors ensure their money is protected and used as desired after re…
196 viewsSEC Chairman Christopher Cox talked about SEC oversight and enforcement activities, and recent developments in the financial markets.
221 viewsThe Securites and Exchange Commission (SEC) Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial Reporting released its final report. Committee members responded to questions from the press.
180 viewsThe witnesses testified about recent financial market developments and regulatory responses to them. Among the issues they addressed were the housing mortgage crisis, Bush administration sta…
919 viewsChairman Bernanke and others testified about the recent actions of federal financial regulators attempting to prevent damage to global financial systems. Questioning centered on whether the …
1,840 viewsEconomic leaders gave testimony on the current state of the U.S. economy and financial matters including the economic downturn and the mortgage market crisis. They predicted sluggish growth …
449 viewsChinese pro-democracy activist Yang Jianli, who had recently completed a five-year prison term in China, spoke publicly for the first time since returning to the United States on Saturday, A…
1,490 viewsFormer Senators Sarbanes and Oxley spoke about financial auditing and business reporting reforms enacted in the wake of the Enron bankruptcy to protect consumers and provide increased transp…
427 viewsAll five members of the Securities and Exchange Commission testified about the protection of investors and market oversight. Topics included sub-prime mortgages, the effects of the Sarbanes-…
229 viewsSecretary Paulson spoke about the state of the U.S. economy, conditions for economic growth in U.S. and global markets, and the role of government in market regulation. Following his remarks…
626 viewsChairman Cox announced the acceptance of a contract for the modernization of corporate disclosure. The contact provides a new way for consumers to access data (i.e.: financial reports) on co…
33 viewsThe House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled “Sarbanes-Oxley at Four: Protecting Investors and Strengthening the Markets.”
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