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Harman, others in Congress hold stock in companies they oversee

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:36:36 +0000

Harman, others in Congress hold stock in companies they oversee
Chase Davis Members of California’s congressional delegation have invested millions of dollars in companies that their congressional committees oversee, according to a Washington Post story that dropped yesterday. The story specifically calls out Rep. Jane Harman, the California Democrat who is among Congress’ most wealthy representatives: Rep. Jane Harman (D-Calif.), for instance, served as …

Exxon exec, others criticize BP, admit loss of public trust

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:05:39 +0000

Exxon exec, others criticize BP, admit loss of public trust
Exxon Mobil chief executive Rex Tillerson and other top oil industry executives differed sharply Tuesday with BP’s handling of the Gulf of Mexico well blowout that’s responsible for the nation’s worst environmental catastrophe.

The Night Beat: 70 Nominees Being Held Up by … Labor?

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 02:22:47 +0000

The Night Beat: 70 Nominees Being Held Up by … Labor?
What matters tomorrow, tonight. … Read it and sleep. United States – Harry Reid – National Labor Relations Board – Democratic – Party leaders of the United States Senate

Congress retroactively raises FDIC deposit insurance limits, aiding IndyMac account holders

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 23:00:40 +0000

Congress retroactively raises FDIC deposit insurance limits, aiding IndyMac account holders
Lawmakers completing an overhaul of financial regulations also agree to permanently increase coverage for individual accounts to $250,000. Lawmakers completing a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations have given 8,700 former account holders at failed IndyMac Bank a surprise gift, retroactively increasing government-backed deposit insurance limits that would allow them to recover some of …

IndyAct may boost depositors’ returns

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:33:45 +0000

IndyAct may boost depositors’ returns
Lawmakers debating financial reform in a House-Senate conference committee agreed late Tuesday on an amendment that would allow 6,500 former IndyMac depositors to recoup about $233 million in savings lost when the bank failed two years ago.

Should IndyMac customers be bailed?

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:44:09 +0000

Should IndyMac customers be bailed?
Mark Lacter: It’s not quite the same as a moral hazard, but the results are much the same:

Corrections

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:14:06 +0000

Corrections
– A June 14 Page One article about personal investments by members of Congress incorrectly said that Rep. Jane Harman (D-Calif.) had recently recused herself from a vote concerning Toyota because of family holdings in the automaker. The article should have said she recused herself because a company… Corrections – Law – Law Enforcement – State Agencies – United States

Mike Allen Counts Twelve ‘Newsweek’ Suitors; Also, Magazine Got Pranked

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:32:26 +0000

Mike Allen Counts Twelve ‘Newsweek’ Suitors; Also, Magazine Got Pranked
Mike Allen has heard that there are more than a dozen parties seriously interested in Newsweek . Previous estimates put the pack around five or six. But who’s counting?! If Sidney Harman — husband of California Democrat Jane Harman, the second or third richest member of Congress — took control, he would not make any major changes to the traditional newsmagazine. According to Mr. Allen’s source …

Scoreboard: Football, Netball, Soccer, Table Tennis

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:21:32 +0000

Scoreboard: Football, Netball, Soccer, Table Tennis
Goals: South Croydon: M King 5, Molnar 4, McConnell 3, Simkin, Osborne 2, King, Strachan, Jones, Costello. East Ringwood: Vogels 2, Fiora, Holowiuk, Ward, Saunders, Barnes, Osbourne, Ekers.

Investing in what they regulate

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:51:34 +0000

Investing in what they regulate
Lawmakers’ panels, holdings overlap U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, a Republican from Texas, is captivated by gold. Over the past two decades, he has written books about the virtues of gold-backed currency. He has made uncounted speeches about the precious metal. He even took a leadership post on the House subcommittee that oversees the nation’s monetary policy, mints and gold medals. But his focus on gold …

Political Wisdom: Watching the Center

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:52:26 +0000

Political Wisdom: Watching the Center
A roundup of analysis on the opportunities and perils for centrists this election year.

IndyMac Amendment Moves Forward

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:58:19 +0000

IndyMac Amendment Moves Forward
Ryan Carter, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, West Covina, Calif.

U.S. vulnerable to cyber threats, experts warn

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:36:37 +0000

U.S. vulnerable to cyber threats, experts warn
On the face of it, the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the growing threat of a disabling cyber attack would seem to have little in common. But experts have warned Congress that the inability of government and industry to prevent or respond to a cyber threat could be equally disastrous.

US Senate Resolution Passes Supporting Designation for National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:19:12 +0000

US Senate Resolution Passes Supporting Designation for National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
US Senate Resolution follows US House of Representatives Resolution and Gives Families Renewed Hope

Members of Congress invest in what they know best

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:06:22 +0000

Members of Congress invest in what they know best
Members of Congress invest in what they know best

Blackwell: ‘serious police failings’ in rape case

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:27:29 +0000

Blackwell: ‘serious police failings’ in rape case
An innocent man spent three and a half years in prison wrongly accused of rape by a serial liar. Today police offer Warren Blackwell their unreserved apology, as he speaks exclusively to Channel 4 News’ Jane Deith.

Clarke offers free vote on giving anonymity to those facing rape charge

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:23:28 +0000

Clarke offers free vote on giving anonymity to those facing rape charge
The Justice Secretary admitted there was no ‘consensus’ among any of the main parties – despite it being included as a pledge in the coalition’s first programme for government.