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A House Financial Services subcommittee held a public hearing to examine the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) oversight and regulatory enforcement of U.S. capital markets. Witnesse…

Jeffrey Zients spoke about the Department of Labor’s proposed new rules to protect workers' retirement savings. The rules would be similar to but more flexible than a 2010 proposal that was …

Witnesses testified on the impact of a default on financial stability and economic growth in the U.S. In their remarks the outlined various scenarios should Congress allow a default and warn…

Witnesses spoke about replacing government-backed mortgage holding companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with private companies that would receive minimal government support. Among the topics…

The House passed $10.5 billion for military construction for the next fiscal year budget, which includes new barracks, family housing, and medical facilities. Members also approved a $15 bil…

The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.

Representatives debated HR 333 Bankruptcy Reform bill and H Res 609 Unemployment and Welfare Benefits Extension.

The witnesses testified on proposed changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. The proposed changes would reform the home mortgage closing process.

Director Mueller testified about efforts to combat terrorism, methods of stopping terrorist financing, and proposals to provide greater flexibility in ending terrorist money laundering effor…

Mr. Greenspan talked about the state of the economy and the progress of economic recovery. He warned of the danger of continued deficit spending and urged Congress to extend spending limits.…

Mr. Daniels testified about the federal budget and the outlook for the U.S. economy. Among the topics he addressed were federal spending and revenue levels, the budget deficit, and the impac…