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The top ten PACs that will miss Chris Dodd

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

When Connecticut Democrat Chris Dodd first ran for the Senate in 1980, his campaign cost only about $1.4 million. But three decades later, r

Tim Johnson — Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

By Josh Israel

As federal regulators begin to implement financial regulatory reform, Tim Johnson of South Dakota replaces retiring Sen. Chris Dodd in the h

Fannie’s favorite son

By Matthew Lewis

The federal rescue plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is just waiting for the president’s signature at this point, but that doesn’t mean th
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Obama top recipient of AIG's hefty campaign contributions

By Kat Aaron

The American International Group, more commonly known as AIG, has become the poster child for the financial bailout. The company has receive

Reform reading: Big banks adopt new rallying cry that Dodd-Frank is anti-competitive

By Shirley Gao

Reform reading: Big banks adopt new rallying cry that Dodd-Frank is anti-competitive

Obama punting on Fannie, Freddie could prove costly

By Ben Protess

Feds could likely regret leaving two faulty mortgage giants as a low priority

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Housing Finance Agency":

"… officials have said.That might be a while. James Lockhart, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which took Fannie and Freddie into conservatorship last year,  …"

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A guide to financial regulatory reform proposals

A look at how House and Senate plans compare on key issues

Excerpts from this story referencing "Christopher Dodd":

"… vatives are regulated. The Senate Banking Committee, led by Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) will begin fine-tuning its own broad reform package next mo …"

Financial reform moves forward, with many loopholes

By Rachel Leven and Maria Zilberman

A look at how House and Senate plans compare on key issues

Excerpts from this story referencing "Christopher Dodd":

"… expected to support the reforms.The Senate Banking Committee, led by Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.), has crafted a single broad bill for systemic reform. …"

Dodd’s departure could endanger potential consumer agency

By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert

Will Sen. Dodd’s sudden retirement announcement further the overhaul of the nation’s financial regulatory system?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Christopher Dodd":

"… he question buzzing around Washington and Wall Street this week: Will Sen. Christopher Dodd’s sudden retirement announcement further jeopardize his alread …"

In details of Dodd bill, some loopholes and unanswered questions

By Keith Epstein, Ben Protess and David Heath

Effects unclear on consumer bureau, payday lenders and credit raters

Excerpts from this story referencing "Christopher Dodd":

"… int in the sweeping overhaul of the U.S. financial system proposed by Sen. Christopher Dodd reveals loopholes, ambiguities and unanswered questions about some key pla …"

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