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 "Spencer Bachus":

"… rm and the government rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is challenging Spencer Bachus of Alabama for the committee gavel.“This is a critical time for our capi …"

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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"… he principles of less spending, low taxes, and constitutional government” …"

The midterm election edition

The midterm elections are almost upon us and with Republicans poised to take control of the House of Representatives, we thought it a good t

Excerpts from this story referencing "Spencer Bachus":

"… ly to lead any effort to roll back or limit the new financial regulations: Spencer Bachus of Alabama, the ranking Republican on the House Financial Services Committ …"

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Treasury can sketch out rulemaking areas before Consumer Financial Bureau opens, memo says

By Julie Vorman

Before the controversial Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) officially opens its doors on July 21, the Treasury Department may issu

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"… ew bureau will tackle, according to a government memo.In a 34-page memo to Spencer Bachus, the Republican chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, the in …"

Reform reading: Republicans order up watchdog reports on consumer bureau

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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"… vestigate how the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being set up.Spencer Bachus of Alabama, the presumptive chairman of the House Financial Services Commi …"

Reform Reading: 500 lobbyists' meetings and counting

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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"… ities and Exchange Commission is getting an early taste of what Republican Spencer Bachus has in mind for the Financial Services Committee’s oversight of the agen …"

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Reform reading: What will Barney's replacement do?

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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"… hairman of the House Financial Services Committee – probably Alabama’s Spencer Bachus – would be eager to hold hearings on one of the most contentious parts o …"

A listening tour? It worked for Hillary

By Julie Vorman

What’s on Elizabeth Warren’s to-do list now that she’s a White House adviser helping to launch the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Th

Excerpts from this story referencing "Spencer Bachus":

"… top GOP member on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Spencer Bachus of Alabama, the ranking member on the Financial Services Committee, sent a …"

New chief of House financial services takes aim at derivatives

By Julie Vorman

Spencer Bachus, the Alabama Republican expected to become the next chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, says he wants to tink

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"… reservist who mounted the toughest challenge that Frank has faced in years. …"

Republican seeks hearing on Fannie Mae whistleblower

The top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee is asking for a hearing on a whistleblower’s claims that Fannie Mae put its own

Excerpts from this story referencing "Spencer Bachus":

"… am, allegations reported last week by the Center for Public Integrity.Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama, in a letter to committee chairman Barney Frank, a Massachusett …"

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