Hedge funds bet heavily on Republicans at end of election

By Peter H. Stone and Michael Isikoff

A small network of hedge fund executives pumped at least $10 million into Republican campaign committees and allied groups in last year’s el

Excerpts from this story referencing "Scott Garrett":

"… tice Department investigation into insider trading.A prime example is Rep. Scott Garrett, a little known Republican from northern New Jersey who has been a staunch …"

"… iott executives and one spouse to a joint fundraising committee called the Scott Garrett Victory Committee. The Center independently confirmed the donations throug …"

Republicans must choose panel chief tough enough to stand up to Barney

By Peter H. Stone

Two experienced Republican lawmakers are vying for the chairmanship of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and the chance to try to

Excerpts from this story referencing "Scott Garrett":

"… turned to Republicans Jeb Hensarling and Randy Neugebauer of Texas, and to Scott Garrett of New Jersey, to offer bill amendments that forced Democrats to cast poli …"

Car dealers take victory lap, but will face tougher FTC

By Michael Hudson

Car dealers are close to winning their battle to avoid oversight by a new federal consumer financial protection bureau but elation over the

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"… dustry that has had a desperate two or three years.” Another Republican, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, said that car dealers are family-run, small businesses that …"

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Spencer Bachus — Financial Services Committee

Spencer Bachus is a nine-term lawmaker from Alabama’s 6th district, which includes the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa suburbs. It is one of the m

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"… on the committee such as Jeb Hensarling and Randy Neugebauer of Texas, and Scott Garrett of New Jersey, who offered amendments that forced Democrats to cast politi …"

Reform reading: House Democrats brace for election changes

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law....

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"… kin’s Too Big To Fail, and a biography of Nelson Mandela. …"

Stealth PACs revealed

By The Center for Public Integrity

February 9, 2000 — The 2000 election cycle promised to be a high-stakes and free-spending election by anyone's measure. The balance of power

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"… Representative Marge Roukema and conservative challenger State Assemblyman Scott Garrett. The Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call reported that the group planned to s …"

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Time to update SEC disclosure requirements, agency official says in defending budget

By Julie Vorman

Senior Securities and Exchange Commission officials today defended the agency’s request for a $264 million budget increase in fiscal 2012, s

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"… skeptically by the House Financial Services subcommittee led by Republican Scott Garrett of New Jersey. He and other Republicans want to cut spending government-wi …"

Battle over corporate whistleblower rules won't end with SEC vote

By Michael Hudson

Battle over corporate whistleblower rules won't end with SEC vote

Excerpts from this story referencing "Scott Garrett":

"… orporate reform law sought to freeze or cut the SEC’s budget.  Rep. Scott Garrett, chairman of the House subcommittee on capital markets, said the agency wa …"

Credit rating execs short on debt plan specifics for small audience at House hearing

By Amy Biegelsen

S&P exec says "some" debt ceiling plans could preserve Treasury's AAA rating

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"… xecutives' views on the debt ceiling fight underway in Congress.Republican Scott Garrett of New Jersey asked the two ratings executives questions about debt ceilin …"

Investor protections imperiled by Wall Street, GOP assault on financial reform

By John F. Wasik

Wall Street and GOP assault consumer protections in Dodd-Frank reforms

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"… like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The subcommittee’s chairman, Republican Scott Garrett of New Jersey, opposes expanding the fiduciary standard.  Garrett and …"

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