Victoria Finkle is American Banker's Capitol Hill reporter. She previously reported on consumer finance at the paper and before that wrote about environmental policy and regulation at Inside Washington Publishers.

Watt's Grandson Steals Spotlight at House Judiciary Hearing
May 17, 2013 It's common to hear complaints that Congress is no better than a bunch of squabbling kids, but it's less often that you see an...

The Politics Behind the Senate's Vote on Cordray: FAQ
May 16, 2013 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is bringing the battle over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau back to the forefront...

Why Bankers Should Care About the Farm Bill
May 15, 2013 Lawmakers in both chambers are working to pass a major farm bill that will determine agricultural policy for the next five...

AG Holder Changes Tune, Says No Bank Is 'Too Big to Jail'
May 15, 2013 Attorney General Eric Holder tried on Wednesday to walk back earlier comments that some financial institutions are "too big to...

Senate to Vote on Cordray Nomination Next Week
May 15, 2013 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid confirmed Wednesday that the chamber will hold a vote to confirm Richard Cordray as director...

Warren Presses Regulators, DOJ on 'Too Big to Prosecute' Banks
May 14, 2013 Sen. Elizabeth Warren renewed her inquiry Tuesday into whether government officials have conducted any analysis into the...

Crapo Voices Concern Over CFPB Data Gathering
May 13, 2013 Sen. Mike Crapo, the top GOP lawmaker on the Senate Banking Committee, is requesting more information about the Consumer...

Warren's Student Lending Bill Would Match Fed Discount Rates
May 8, 2013 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a bill Wednesday that would temporarily allow students eligible for federally...

Derivatives Vote Could Ignite Debate on Dodd-Frank Fixes
May 3, 2013 The House banking panel is scheduled to consider a host of derivatives bills next week, a debate that could spur momentum in...

Success of Loan Writedowns Tied to How Many Qualify, CBO Says
May 2, 2013 A Congressional Budget Office report commissioned by Democrats concludes that principal reductions in modifications of loans...