Financial Reform

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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…
May 4, 2010

Senators vow no taxpayer loss in Wall St. bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate was scheduled to vote Tuesday on an amendment to the sweeping regulatory overhaul that would…
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 27, 2010

Senate Democrats to try advancing financial bill again

VIDEO - Democrats are expected to vote again today whether to begin debate on a bill to overhaul the financial…
April 26, 2010

Democrats willing to test GOP in Wall St. showdown

VIDEO - With a showdown vote looming, Democrats are resisting Republican appeals for a broad compromise on financial overhaul legislation…
April 26, 2010

Consumer protection can prevent ‘triple whammy’ for people of color

OPINION - The impact of deregulation, unethical fees hidden in fine print, and illegal discrimination contributed to a loss of…
April 26, 2010

4/26/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

VIDEO - This week, investors await reports on interest rates, GDP, and consumer confidence as Washington and Wall Street battle…
April 24, 2010

Ariz. immigration law puts Obama in tight spot

OPINION - Arizona may have taken the option of watch and wait caution off the White House table...
April 23, 2010

Democrats set showdown vote on Wall Street bill

VIDEO - Opinion polls show the public is receptive to new federal curbs on Wall Street after twin catastrophes...
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 22, 2010

Obama's 'trickle-down' financial reform overlooks African-Americans

OPINION - In other words, our ships can't rise with the tide, because some of these ships are not even…
April 22, 2010

Obama makes case for financial overhaul

VIDEO - President Barack Obama is taking his argument for stronger oversight of the financial industry to the place where…
April 21, 2010

White House braces for Supreme, financial battles

VIDEO - Both sides have agreed on a main point: No bailouts for firms that have acted recklessly, but house…
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…
April 14, 2010

Why we can't compromise on consumer protection

OPINION - This latest fiscal debacle has left families of color, unlike the majority of their white counterparts, with debt…
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...