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The House Committee Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing on the bankruptcy of financial firm MF Global. Witnesses said that of the approximately $1.4…

The House Committee Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing on the bankruptcy of financial firm MF Global. Former Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) denied ever…

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on allegations that some members of Congress have enriched themselves through legal stock trades based on non-public information. Witnesses focused…

Witnesses testified on the services community banks and credit unions provide. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of regulations on small banks, the role of community banks,…

Committee members voted 52 to 4 to block over $12 million in executive bonuses at government backed mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bonuses were approved by the Federal…

The House considered legislation on business and financial regulations.

Officials testified about Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) operations and proposed regulatory changes. Among the topics they addressed were the role of credit rating agencies in the…

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing titled “Fixing the Watchdog: Legislative Proposals to Improve and Enhance the Securities and Exchange Commission.” Members made opening…

The House debated a revised version of Speaker Boehner’s proposed deficit reduction and debt ceiling legislation, as well as rules governing the debate.

The House took up House Speaker John Boehner’s plan to lift the debt ceiling.

Highlighted portions of House debate over a proposal offered by Speaker Boehner to raise the debt ceiling through deficit reduction were shown.

The House debated a bill to establish a special envoy for religious freedom in the Near East and South Central Asia.

Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented to the committee the Federal Reserve Board’s semiannual report on monetary policy. In his remarks he said that if the U.S. defaulted on its debt…

Two House Financial Services subcommittees held a joint hearing on mortgage servicing and foreclosure mitigation practices. Members discussed the role of federal regulators in the ongoing…

Witnesses testified on the health and stability of the mutual fund industry in the wake of the financial crisis, including how new financial regulations are affecting the market.