The American Bankers Association's lobbying team has recruited a new
On Monday, Alan Greenlee will begin his new job as senior federal
His lobbying responsibilities will include real estate finance and
Mr. Greenlee is filling the post left open by Judith E. Knight, who was
Mr. Greenlee comes to the ABA from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
The new lobbyist will work under Ms. Knight. However, since the Center
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The Florida Bankers Association recently honored one of its favorite
The state trade group threw a cocktail reception for Rep. Bill McCollum
The heads of 25 banks from the Republican's district attended, including
As a token of their appreciation, the Florida bankers gave the lawmaker
A plaque on the bottom of the frame read: "In appreciation for all
Although the executives applauded Rep. McCollum's work in Washington,
"Things got somewhat contentious on what banks are going to get out of
Rep. McCollum's plan to capitalize the thrift insurance fund would force
The only other slightly rough spot during the evening came when the bank
"We always pound him on having credit unions chip in to the solution,"
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House Banking Committee Chairman Jim Leach headed west during the August
At an Aug. 26 fund-raiser for Rep. Royce in Orange, Calif., the fellow
The Iowa Republican then took center stage for a half-hour and gave what
"He said that the great mark of the American financial system is that it
"Unlike some other countries, you don't have to give a bribe to get a
Rep. Leach also said that while in the past the United States' military
"He said the people in the financial industry are the new peacemakers,"
He also said that Rep. Leach didn't reserve all of his praise for Rep.
"He said that in his travels around the world, the Fed is one branch of