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The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony on methods to revitalize American cities, including initiatives to solve the nation’s social problems centered in the…
138 viewsThe Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony on methods to revitalize American cities, including initiatives to solve the nation’s social problems centered in the…
138 viewsThe Senate Banking Committee and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation co-sponsored a hearing on proposals to rebuild the nation’s inner cities. Witnesses included media observers and mu…
237 viewsThe committee heard testimony from economists, automobile industry executives and representatives of labor organizations on the competitiveness of the U.S. automobile industry. Issues brough…
203 viewsThe committee heard testimony from business leaders on the state of the U.S. economy and American global economic competitiveness. Topics included the testimony of Federal Reserve Chairman A…
86 viewsAlan Greenspan, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, spoke to members of the Senate Banking Committee about the state of the U.S. economy. Mr. Greenspan predicted the economy would “streng…
92 viewsThe committee heard testimony on the condition of American cities and proposals to improve the lives of urban residents. The committee sought to hear initiatives for improving the economic a…
144 viewsThe Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing concerning the impact of the Tokyo stock market decline on the U.S. economy. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan and SEC Chairman Richa…
68 viewsSenate Housing & Urban Affairs subcommittee held its first hearing this year to examine the current need for affordable housing and the overall condition of the nation’s housing industry. Te…
93 viewsThe second part of a hearing held to consider the nomination of Alan Greenspan to a second four-year term as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.
84 viewsThe committee looked at the impact of current U.S.-Japan trade policies on the U.S. economy. Members heard testimony from several businessmen who accompanied President Bush on his recent tri…
108 viewsMr. Greenspan testified before a joint meeting on the worsening U.S. economy. He suggested possible solutions.
144 viewsThe committee continued to hear testimony from Robert Clarke, Comptroller of the currency in the Department of the Treasury, in his confirmation hearing for another five year term as comptro…
41 viewsThe committee heard testimony from Robert Clarke, nominee to continue in his role as comptroller of the currency. Mr. Clarke was questioned by committee members on the high number of bank fa…
45 viewsThe committee heard testimony from Robert Clarke, comptroller of the currency, during a hearing on his nomination for a second five year term as comptroller. The Comptroller of the Currency …
56 viewsThe Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Development Committee heard testimony from William Taylor, the head banking regulator on the Federal Reserve Board, in his confirmation hearing to repla…
122 viewsThe subcommittee heard testimony on the Bush administration’s request for Congressional authorization of an increase in the United States contribution to the International Monetary Fund. The…
107 viewsThe Senate Banking Committee heard testimony on five financial institutions wholly or partially sponsored by the U.S. Government, including the Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal…
93 viewsThe Senate Banking Committee heard testimony from the chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, and the head of the Federal Deposit Reserve Corporation, William Seidman, on efforts to…
129 viewsAfter remarks from members of the committee on the death of committee member Sen. John Heinz (R-PA), who died in a plane crash on April 4, the Senate Banking Committee heard testimony on res…
134 viewsThe committee heard testimony on elements of the American social environment that hinder black men from advancing socially and economically. Issues addressed included discrimination, crime, …
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