Capitol Hill

Banks Sense Danger, Warn Congress on Breakup Power

Reuters| Markets

… was obtained by Reuters a day before Frank's panel resumes work on financial reform legislation. Seeking to shift Capitol Hill 's debate on what to do about firms that may endanger global economic stability, the forum said size alone does not …

Story|11/17/2009

Cavuto: Bill on The Hill for Health-Care

By Neil Cavuto, Managing Editor & Anchor| FOXBusiness| Markets

… this health-care ball forward. The man who came this close to health-care reform, but didn't get it. Back on Capitol Hill to advise Senate Democrats on how this time they can win it. We don't know what was said in that meeting. Only that …

Story|11/10/2009

Lobbyists Scramble Ahead of House Health-Care Vote

By Rich Edson, Washington Correspondent| FOXBusiness| Markets

… moderate Democrat votes as lobbyists are descending on Capitol Hill in a last-minute rush to sway Saturday’s vote. Some conservative Democrats oppose the bill ..... public option.” - a harsh, expected welcome to Capitol Hill .

Story|11/06/2009

Fed Could Be Part Of Bank Regulator, Frank Says

By Rex Nutting| MarketWatch Pulse| Markets

… Federal Reserve into a newly created national bank regulator as part of bank regulatory reform under consideration on Capitol Hill , a key lawmaker said Friday. "You may get a combination of the national bank supervisor and the Fed, but state bank …

Story|11/06/2009

Two More Executives Pass on BofA CEO Spot

By Matt Egan| FOXBusiness| Markets

… Moynihan, head of BofA’s consumer lending business, has received strong support from some board members, Congress is investigating his role in the Merrill deal and he is set to testify on Capitol Hill later this month.

Story|11/06/2009

Republican Hypocrites « John Stossel

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… members’ earmark requests and also inspired “the Republican transparency initiative” that is being pushed now on Capitol Hill ... Asked about the committee’s progress so far, Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) looked at the ground and smirked …

Blog|11/05/2009

Reid Says 'public Option' Will Be In Senate Bill

By Robert Schroeder| MarketWatch Pulse| Markets

… D-Nev., said Monday. However, states will have the opportunity to opt out of the plan, Reid told reporters on Capitol Hill . Reid said a public option isn't a "silver bullet" but he supports it as part of reform. Copyright © 2009 MarketWatch …

Story|10/26/2009

Obama Defends Consumer Protection Agency

By Ronald D. Orol| MarketWatch Pulse| Markets

… what they're getting into," Obama said in prepared remarks. Obama defended the proposed agency as lawmakers on Capitol Hill prepare to vote next week on legislation to create it. The agency has been faced with lobbying campaign by the U …

Story|10/09/2009

FOXBusiness.com's Week in Review: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009

By Erik Berte and Julia Limitone| FOXBusiness| Markets

… s Fall Wednesday The debate over the creation of a so-called Consumer Financial Protection Agency continued on Capitol Hill . Congress argued over the merits of such an agency to protect consumers by scrutinizing mortgage and credit card lenders …

Story|10/02/2009

Senate Finance Rejects 2 Public-Option Amendments

By Joanna Ossinger and Rich Edson| FOXBusiness| Markets

… according to recent polls, has tepid support with the American public. It has virtually zero support with Republicans on Capitol Hill , and even some more-conservative Democrats are opposed to it. After the vote, Schumer acknowledged that a bill …

Story|09/29/2009