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October 18, 2010

Mom sues Tyra Banks after teen appears on show

ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia woman whose 15-year-old daughter appeared on an episode of Tyra Banks' talk show featuring teenage…
October 18, 2010

10/18/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

VIDEO - Last week there were several headlines for investors to digest; banks repossesed 100,000 homes in September, according to…
August 13, 2010

Rep. Waters defends herself against ethics allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) - The California Democrat said "I have not violated any rules." She also said that she's gone "above…
August 4, 2010

Why African-Americans should care about financial reform

OPINION - As African-Americans establish physical regimens for good health, fiscal well being requires a similar strategy...
July 22, 2010

Small business lending measure clears filibuster

WASHINGTON (AP) - A measure creating a $30 billion fund to help community banks increase lending to small businesses overcame…
July 21, 2010

Obama signs sweeping financial reform into law

WASHINGTON (AP) - Reveling in victory, President Obama on Wednesday signed into law the most sweeping overhaul of financial regulations…
July 13, 2010

Major bank reform bill faces final vote this week

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama on Tuesday secured the 60 votes he needs in the Senate to pass a sweeping…
June 25, 2010

House, Senate lawmakers finalize finance reform deal

WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers hope to have a bill on President Obama's desk by July 4...
May 11, 2010

Financial reform serving bankers, sticking it to consumers

OPINION - The crash of 2008 illustrated the need for financial reform. But the legislation now pending before Congress isn't…
April 30, 2010

Why the NAACP should get off the Wells Fargo bandwagon

OPINION - Imagine my shock when I learned the company accused of squashing the financial security of millions, is now…
April 29, 2010

Obama on financial reform: ‘The time is now’

QUINCY, Illinois (AP) - President Obama hailed a Senate breakthrough on legislation to regulate Wall Street, saying Americans must never…
April 28, 2010

GOP poised to abandon stall of banking bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans are prepared to end their stalling tactics on new banking regulations and will attempt to…
April 28, 2010

Democrats taking a third run at Wall Street reform

WASHINGTON (AP) - Fresh off a confrontation with Goldman Sachs executives, Democrats are mounting another effort to police the freewheeling…
April 22, 2010

Obama slams Wall Street ways while asking support

VIDEO - President Obama rebuked Wall Street for risky practices Thursday even as he sought its leaders' help for "updated,…
April 20, 2010

Obama takes on banks: 'Something's gotta change'

VIDEO - Later this morning, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner will tell Congress President Obama wants "shock absorbers" to contain the…
April 19, 2010

Obama takes financial reform message on the road

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama is heading to New York City later this week to push for a financial overhaul…
March 24, 2010

Banks on verge of losing student lending business

WASHINGTON (AP) - Industry lobbyists have watched helplessly as Democrats and the Obama administration this week appear on the verge…
March 23, 2010

Bring it on! The financial reform fight begins

OPINION - Reforming the financial system is not going to be nearly as difficult as health care reform...
January 22, 2010

1/22/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Wrap Up

VIDEO - The market outlook is tentatively positive, with mixed indicators for housing, and new calls for bank regulation from…
January 19, 2010

1/19/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Preview

VIDEO - The U.S. Economic Census reports on market-leading economic indicators, while earnings season continues with quarterly reports from banking…