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Saturday, November 21, 2009, as of 01:52 PM EDT

Washington/Regulatory

In Senate, Both Parties Pan Dodd's Reform Bill

American Banker |  Nov 20

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd abruptly abandoned his plan to press ahead with a partisan vote on his regulatory reform bill next month after running ...

House Panel Votes to Audit Fed and Fund Resolutions

American Banker |  Nov 20

The House Financial Services Committee approved a series of amendments Thursday designed to enhance oversight of the Fed and create a government fund to pay ...

Treasury to Sell Tarp-Linked Warrants

Dow Jones |  Nov 20

The Treasury Department plans to sell warrants it obtained from JPMorgan Chase, Capital One and TCF Financial in modified Dutch auctions that would be held over the next month.

Viewpoint: Treasury Resolution Plan Solves Nothing

American Banker |  Nov 20

Treasury's proposal games resolution procedure and increases systemic risk and other "serious financial effects," thereby inviting the problem it purports to control.

Hill Vote Targets Secured Creditors

American Banker |  Nov 19

The House Financial Services Committee narrowly passed an amendment Wednesday that would raise the cost of funding for the largest financial institutions and cut ...

Bachus Seeks Hearing on FHA Losses

American Banker |  Nov 19

Rep. Spencer Bachus, the lead Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to Chairman Barney Frank requesting a hearing on the condition of the FHA.

Viewpoint

Flawed, But a Good Start

Though crucial flaws exist in Senator Dodd's FIRA proposal — not least among them a substantial weakening of the FDIC — it has promise.

Washington People

And in This Corner ...

Fed Chariman Ben Bernanke (Photo: Bloomberg News)Battle between Federal Reserve Board and Bloomberg News to go public?; Colbert Report defends bankers; and more.

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A roundup of the most recent actions from regulators and lawmakers, proposals open for comment, new legislation and upcoming plans.