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The current and most recent former comptrollers of the currency testifed in the second of three days of hearings held by the bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC). Congress f…

The current and most recent former comptrollers of the currency testifed in the second of three days of hearings held by the bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC). John Dugan…

Witnesses testified on the condition of small business and commercial real estate lending in local markets. Obama administration officials talked about a proposed transfer of $30 billion dol…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation held a board meeting to talk about an advance notice of proposed rule-making (ANPR) on bank employee compensation. The proposal would further regula…

John Dugan spoke about the recnt financial crisis and recession. Among the issues he addressed were the current state of the financial services industry and the benefits of large financial f…

The House Financial Services Committee heard testimony on a bill to eliminate systemic risk and provide for prudential banking overhaul. The proposed legislation would give federal officials…

Government officials testified about the financial stability of banks, the state of the economy, and outlook for financial institutions following government intervention. They also said loss…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation met to discuss a deposit insurance fund restoration plan, assessments, and funding. Officers announced a program that would require the banking indu…

Administration officials and banking regulators testified about the Obama administration’s plan to give the government greater power to oversee the financial system for major risks, a new ab…

Witnesses testified about the federal regulation of banks. The Senate Banking Committee heard from the heads of the FDIC and other federal financial regulations about the Obama Administratio…

Witnesses testified about Obama administration proposals on financial regulation restructuring. They focused on the possible creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Mr. Berna…

Witnesses testified about regulation of the financial industry and strengthening enforcement mechanisms at the state and federal levels. Among the issues addressed were enacting law to bette…

Witnesses testified about tightening banking regulations and enforcing regulations through improved oversight. In their testimony they talked about the size and reach of financial institutio…

As part of a day-long conference on housing, Kathleen Hays moderated a panel on the challenges faced by the housing industry and mortgage lenders. Among the topics they addressed were federa…

Witnesses testified about the state of U.S. credit and mortgage markets and efforts by the banking industry to address the current credit crisis. Among the topics they addressed were managem…

In the first day of the hearing, federal regulators, academics, and economists testified about draft legislation of the economic, mortgage and housing rescue plan announced the previous week…

A hearing was held with the regulators of the banking industry to question them on their role in the economic downturn the United States was experiencing in March 2008. The hearing emphasize…

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the subprime mortgage crisis. He talked about the governmental interests in the development of a market-based solution. He said that mortgage in…

Witnesses from the financial industry and consumer advocates testified about the Mortgage Lending Act, H.R. 3915, which sets a minimum standard for borrowers' ability to repay mortgage loans…

Witnesses testified about the future of federal consumer protection in the financial services sector in light of recent regulatory and judicial actions affecting the application of state con…