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Congressmen sound off against SEC in Madoff affair
WASHINGTON - Republican and Democratic House members said Monday that the alleged $50 billion fraud involving Wall Street figure Bernard Madoff reflects deep, systemic problems at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:110th Congress Madoff Fraud Case Source:(AP)
2009-01-05
Republicans urge caution on Obama stimulus plan
WASHINGTON, (AFP) - Top Republicans in the US Congress called for more time and public hearings before Democrats present a giant economic stimulus package for Barack Obama to sign after he becomes president on January 20.
People:Mitch McConnell John Boehner Barack Obama Activities:Obama Stimulus Package 110th Congress Source:(AFP)
2008-12-29
Kennedy's pursuit of Senate snared in NY politics
ALBANY, N.Y. - Caroline Kennedy's bid to get appointed to the Senate and extend the Camelot dynasty has run into the bare-knuckle world of New York politics, where a backlash appears to be building against her.
Nations:U.S. Israel People:Caroline Kennedy David Paterson Barack Obama Michael Bloomberg Hillary Clinton Activities:110th Congress
2008-12-24
Cheney says Congress failed struggling automakers
WASHINGTON - Vice President Dick Cheney blamed Congress for failing to bail out the auto industry, saying the White House was forced to step in to save U.S. car companies.
People:Sarah Palin Patrick Leahy Robert Gates Joseph Biden Donald H. Rumsfeld Dick Cheney Activities:2008 U.S. Automaker Crisis 110th Congress Bush Admin. Source:(AP)
2008-12-21
Paulson: Congress needs to release second $350B
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that Congress will need to release the last half of the $700 billion rescue fund because the first $350 billion has been committed.
People:Henry Paulson Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Financial Rescue 110th Congress Source:(AP)
2008-12-19
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