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Democrats such as Senate Banking Committee chairman Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and House Financial Services Committee chairman Barney Frank of Massachusetts contend that the Fed's incestuous relationship with big banks and Wall Street firms was a systemic cause of the mortgage crisis, and that the Fed already has too much power to merit getting more. Bernanke and his predecessor, Alan Greenspan, now concede that the Fed failed to anticipate the full danger posed by the explosion of subprime... (Asia Times Online)
Multichannel Newswire Sep 17, 2009
WWE CEO Linda McMahon is swapping the wrestling ring for the political ring, joining an increasingly crowded field for the Connecticut U.S. Senate seat currently held by Christopher Dodd. Blogs. (Multichannel News)
Shelby wants ACORN investigation Sep 16, 2009
Shelby, who is a ranking Republican on the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, sent letters Tuesday to Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Inspector General, Kenneth Donohue, demanding they look into ACORN's activities. Shelby's calls for an investigation come after reports of the arrest of individuals in Florida for falsifying voter applications while employed by ACORN during the 2008 election cycle. (WSJA.com, AL)
Focus is on Main St. as firms fight Wall St. rules Sep 15, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. will give up his perch atop the banking panel to become chairman of one of the two committees responsible for overhauling that nation's health care practices. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Senate Names Caucus Room for Kennedy Brothers Sep 15, 2009
Christopher Dodd, Kennedy's closest friend, said last week. Kennedy died of brain cancer last month after nearly a half-century in the Senate. (Newsmax)
House Democrats to reprimand lawmaker Sep 15, 2009
This was Teddy s wish and desire, Senator Christopher Dodd, Kennedy s closest friend, said last week. John Kerry also sponsored the resolution. (Boston Globe)
Obamas no-more-bailout stance may be tested Sep 15, 2009
The banks would face stricter supervision from the Federal Reserve a proposal that faces stiff opposition from senators, including Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. Banks with assets of more than $10 billion would pay more fees to regulators to finance the stepped-up oversight. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama seeking to revive push for financial reform in speech Sep 14, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. to remain in charge of the banking committee, rather than taking over as chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, previously chaired by Sen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
On Financial Reform, Obama Collaborating with a Most Unlikely Senator Sep 14, 2009
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT), left, talks with Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) while hearing testimony from Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke on July 22, 2009 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images. (Time.com)
Report: FBI probing 'stolen' Jackie Kennedy note Sep 14, 2009
Christopher Dodd, Kennedy's closest friend, said from the Senate floor Thursday during a day of tributes to the late senator ... Christopher Dodd, Kennedy's closest friend, said from the Senate floor Thursday during a day of tributes to the late senator. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
After Madoff, SEC Investigations to Get Tough Sep 12, 2009
"Because the SEC failed to do its job, Bernie Madoff stole $50 billion," said committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. Harry Markopolos, the Boston fraud investigator who repeatedly but fruitlessly gave the SEC warnings about Madoff, praised Kotz's recommendations in his first public comments on the report. (ABC News -- Business)
SEC Contrite About Missing Madoff, Vows Reforms Sep 11, 2009
By Rachelle Younglai September 10, 2009. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contrite U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officials apologized for bungling five probes that should have uncovered Bernard Madoff's $65 billion fraud and pledged to overhaul the way the agency operates. (ABC News -- Wire)
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SEC contrite about missing Madoff, vows reforms - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Ark. Sen. Lincoln new head of Senate ag committee Sep 10, 2009
Christopher Dodd of Connecticut will remain in charge of the banking committee and help Rep ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
WSJ: Obama to Endorse Public Plan in Speech... Sep 9, 2009
Christopher Dodd, who temporarily led the health committee when Mr. Kennedy was ill, has decided not to assume the permanent chairmanship and will stay at the Senate Banking Committee, according to people familiar with the matter. Sen. (The Drudge Report)
9/8/2009, 9:33am A delicate situation Sep 9, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. who is currently chairman of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Source: Dodd rejects health panel chair Sep 9, 2009
Christopher Dodd has decided against succeeding his friend Edward Kennedy as chairman of the Senate panel focused overhauling the nation's health care system, a Senate aide confirmed Tuesday. Dodd's decision means that he will continue to lead the Senate's banking committee and focus his efforts on pushing through a major overhaul of federal banking regulations. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Health care to top lawmakers' lists Sep 6, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. He was a close Kennedy friend who could take the late senator's place as the chairman of the Senate health committee, which has approved a health-care bill similar to the House Democrats' version. (AZCentral -- News)
Legislators' Solitaire Playing Causes A National Stir Sep 5, 2009
Christopher Dodd, has sent a letter asking state Democratic legislative leaders to adopt a new rule banning the use of laptops and electronic BlackBerry devices during formal House and Senate sessions. "I hope you share with me the sense of outrage felt by the people of Connecticut over the embarrassing spectacle of Democratic legislators playing solitaire on laptop computers while important debate was taking place on the state budget," Foley wrote in a letter to House Speaker Christopher... (FOX61, CT)
* Buffets Berkshire cuts stake again in Moodys Corp Sep 5, 2009 * Parties rejoin fight after Kennedy farewell Sep 1, 2009 US parties rejoin health fight after Kennedy farewell Aug 31, 2009 Political Luminaries Pay Tribute To Kennedy Aug 30, 2009 Click to read:Kennedy Hailed as 'Greatest Legislator' Aug 30, 2009 "Pay czar" no stranger to big paychecks Aug 29, 2009 Tributes paid at Kennedy memorial Aug 29, 2009 Click to read:Family, Political Luminaries Honor Kennedy Aug 29, 2009 Comments on the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy Aug 29, 2009 McCain, Hatch to Pay Tribute to Kennedy Aug 29, 2009 Arlington National Cemetery Prepares for Kennedy's Burial Aug 29, 2009 Democrats want health reform to be Kennedy's legacy Aug 28, 2009 Kennedy will be buried near brothers Aug 28, 2009 Kennedy mourned near, far Aug 27, 2009 Capuano: 'Not the day' to talk about interest in Kennedy seat Aug 27, 2009 In last days, Kennedy's quest for joy, music, family Aug 27, 2009 More of this story Aug 27, 2009 Republican leaders join Democrats in mourning and praising Kennedy Aug 27, 2009 Comments on the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy Aug 27, 2009 Republicans join Democrats in mourning Kennedy Aug 27, 2009 Bernanke gets full vote of confidence from Obama Aug 26, 2009 Bernanke's re-nomination as U.S. Fed chief boosts confidence, challenges remain Aug 26, 2009 Click to read: Sen. Edward M. Kennedy Loses Cancer Battle Aug 26, 2009 * US president to renominate Bernanke as Fed chief Aug 26, 2009 * Central banks advise against delayed oversight Aug 25, 2009 Bernanke's cool head, imagination win Obama nod Aug 25, 2009 Obama Screws Up Latin American Policy Aug 25, 2009 Planning for Kennedy’s Departure Aug 24, 2009 Study To Measure Effectiveness Of Restraining Orders Aug 23, 2009 Fed chairman's star is no longer flaming out Aug 23, 2009 Sen. Dodd released from hospital after surgery Aug 17, 2009 Hospital releases Dodd after surgery Aug 16, 2009 NYT: Obama wades deeper into health talks Aug 14, 2009 Credit Card Companies Rushing To Raise Rates Aug 13, 2009 Sen. Dodd Recovering From Cancer Surgery Aug 12, 2009 prostate cancer. Aug 12, 2009 Dodd Undergoes Surgery for Prostate Cancer Aug 12, 2009 The shoe on the other foot Aug 10, 2009 REID SCOLDS HEALTH BILL PROTESTERS... Aug 7, 2009 Obama and allies brace for health care showdown Aug 6, 2009 Prevention may save lives, but not money Aug 5, 2009 Dodd Back At Work Aug 4, 2009 Dodd, Larson Push For Health Care Reform Aug 4, 2009 Sen. Dodd says he has prostate cancer Aug 4, 2009 Dodd Diagnosed With Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Aug 3, 2009 Conn. Senate Race Pauses for Dodd, Who Has Cancer Aug 3, 2009 House Votes to Rein in Wall Street Pay Aug 1, 2009 Dodd says he has prostate cancer, feels fine Aug 1, 2009 Top senator in US health care debate announces cancer Aug 1, 2009 DODD'S DANGER Jul 30, 2009 Step carefully when you enter the mortgage market - the problems abound Jul 30, 2009 2 senators knew about VIP mortgage deals, lender says Jul 29, 2009 Dems reportedly knew of their VIP mortgages Jul 28, 2009 Senators allegedly told of Countrywide favors Jul 28, 2009 Testimony: Sens. Conrad, Dodd told of VIP loans Jul 28, 2009 Dodd May Snub Lobbyists, but Not Their Cash Jul 27, 2009 Bernanke Takes More Hits From Congress Jul 27, 2009 BANKING: Financial regulation turf war erupts in Washington Jul 26, 2009 Geithner, Bernanke at odds over who should protect consumers Jul 25, 2009 SPIN METER: Few health exec visits to WH public Jul 25, 2009 McCaul: Obama not giving ‘the entire picture’ Jul 24, 2009 AP: Senate Sides With Obama, Removes F-22 Money Jul 23, 2009 Fed Chief: Govt. Averted Risk of New Great Depression Jul 23, 2009 Bernanke defends strategy to save economy Jul 23, 2009 Dodd Ends Friendship with Financial Firms Amid Failing Poll Figures Jul 23, 2009
The two firms, both based in New York, have been criticized by investors and lawmakers including Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd. They made a mistake that many, many people made, Buffett said at Berkshires May 2 annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Madoff probe botched Sep 3, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said that panel has scheduled a hearing for Sept. 10 on Kotzs report, at which the inspector general is expected to testify. (MSNBC -- Business)
But hed be annoyed if he thought Democrats were somehow going to retreat here as the party of his choice back because he no longer with us, Senator Christopher Dodd, a Democrat of Connecticut and Kennedy intimate, said on CNN.. Kennedy, who died Tuesday at age 77 after a battle with brain cancer, was put to rest on a hillside overlooking the nations capital, surrounded by his tightly knit family, near the graves of his slain brothers John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
But he'd be annoyed if he thought Democrats were somehow going to retreat here as the party of his choice back because he no longer with us," Senator Christopher Dodd, a Democrat of Connecticut and Kennedy intimate, said on CNN. Kennedy, who died Tuesday at age 77 after a battle with brain cancer, was put to rest on a hillside overlooking the nation's capital, surrounded by his tightly-knit family, near the graves of his slain brothers John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. Hundreds of people came... (Channelnewsasia.com)
His closest friend in the Senate, Democrat Christopher Dodd, of Connecticut, made note of the relationships he developed across the aisle, and singled out Hatch and McCain. "It is to their great credit that they so often supported Teddy's efforts. And, I say in some jest, it is to Teddy's great credit that he so rarely supported theirs," Dodd said to an eruption of laughter. (KCRA 3, CA)
my faithful servant". Your life was an inspiration to many. We thank you. by woeisme1 August 29, 2009 2:05 PM EDT So there you have it anti-Kennedy people from the right. Republicans and other people of all walks of life, in every station, praising Democrat Kennedy. One would think that would tell you something about the insidious remarks you have been posting about Kennedy, would'nt it? Like maybe it's okay to acknowledge Kennedy's greatness even if you're a republican? Like maybe you guys, are... (CBS News)
The recipients include Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. He also serves on the boards of a series of non-profits, including the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Human Rights First, the Washington National Opera, and RAND Institute for Civil Justice. (India Times)
Speakers included Vice-President Joe Biden; Senators John McCain, Orrin Hatch, John Kerry and Christopher Dodd; and niece Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F Kennedy. Also present was Arnold Schwarzenegger, Republican governor of California and former Hollywood actor who married into the Kennedy family. (BBC News)
John McCain, Orrin Hatch, John Kerry and Christopher Dodd; and niece Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy ... His closest friend in the Senate, Democrat Christopher Dodd, of Connecticut, noted the friendships he made across the aisle, and singled out Hatch and McCain. (CBS News)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. No one could have known the man without admiring the passion and vigor he poured into a truly momentous life. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
John McCain, Orrin Hatch, John Kerry and Christopher Dodd; and niece Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy. Performances will include Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell singing Kennedy's favorite song, "The Impossible Dream" from the musical "Man of La Mancha," for which Mitchell was nominated for a Tony Award. (Newsmax)
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Senator Christopher Dodd, a Democrat who shepherded a health reform measure through Senator Kennedy's Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee, said he hoped his colleague's death ''would remind people to calm down'' and debate ''in more civil tones about what needs to be done, because that's what Teddy would do. Senator Kennedy, who died after a 15-month struggle with brain cancer, was praised by Democrats and Republicans for his ability to bridge partisan divides. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. He recalled his own recent cancer surgery, the death of his sister and other personal crises through the years. (Honolulu Advertiser)
I lost my best friend in the Senate, said Senator Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat, echoing the sense of loss expressed by colleagues, friends, and others whose lives he touched. Kennedy s raspy, roaring voice played on a loop of speeches shown throughout the day on cable news stations. (Boston Globe)
Christopher Dodd, during a televised press conference in Connecticut, said his longtime friend, the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, had remained active as he battled brain cancer until Tuesday. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Welcome to the cancer club, Kennedy told his friend, Senator Christopher Dodd, after the Connecticut Democrat was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July. The moment you needed to hear from somebody, Ted Kennedy would be there, Dodd said yesterday, chuckling at the memory. (Boston Globe)
Christopher Dodd, perhaps Edward Kennedy s closest friend in the Senate, says Kennedy was a hero to the downtrodden ... Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat who visited Kennedy on Cape Cod this summer to discuss strategy on the health care overhaul, said he would miss his friend for the rest of his time in Congress. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat who visited Kennedy on Cape Cod this summer to discuss health care overhaul strategy, said, "I'm not sure America has ever had a greater senator, but I know for certain that no one has had a greater friend than I and so many others did in Ted Kennedy.". Former President Jimmy Carter, who beat out Kennedy for the 1980 Democratic presidential nomination, spoke of Kennedy during a visit Wednesday to the West Bank town of Ramallah. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. No one could have known the man without admiring the passion and vigor he poured into a truly momentous life. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat who visited Kennedy on Cape Cod this summer to discuss strategy on the health care overhaul, said he would miss his friend for the rest of his time in Congress. I'm not sure America has ever had a greater senator, but I know for certain that no one has had a greater friend than I and so many others did in Ted Kennedy,'' Dodd said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bernanke's nomination for a second four-year term, starting on January 31, requires Senate approval and was endorsed by the head of the banking committee, Christopher Dodd. The Fed chief will still face tough questioning from legislators who say he was slow to recognise the severity of the mortgage crisis and did not do enough to protect American consumers while leading bailouts of financial institutions including Bear Stearns and American International Group. (Business Report, South Africa)
Christopher Dodd, Senate Banking Committee Chairman, said in a statement "While I have had serious differences with the Federal Reserve over the past few years, I think reappointing Chairman Bernanke is probably the right choice." ... Meanwhile, Christopher Dodd said "I still have serious concerns about the Federal Reserve's failure to protect consumers, and I strongly believe these responsibilities should go to an independent consumer financial protection agency.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Edward M. Kennedy Loses Cancer Battle - CBS News. BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2009. (CBS News)
While I have had serious differences with the Federal Reserve over the past few years, I think reappointing Chairman Bernanke is probably the right choice, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said in a statement. Dodd, a Democrat, promised a thorough and comprehensive hearing to consider the nomination. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Lawmakers including Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, a Democrat from Connecticut, oppose expanding the Feds authority. Banks are lobbying against the consumer agency, saying it will undermine the availability of credit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The chairman of that committee, Connecticut Democrat Christopher Dodd, and the top Republican, Richard Shelby of Alabama, have criticized the Obama administration's proposal to give the Fed greater power to set rules and oversee financial system risks. Bernanke will also be closely watched by financial markets who want details on the Fed's plans to eventually dismantle or "exit" its emergency measures. (India Times)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. (Townhall.com)
Christopher Dodd revealed that he had prostate cancer and was seeking treatment). Illinois is another example. (Human Events Online)
Christopher Dodd, applauded the initiative at a round-table discussion she hosted with a group of advocates Friday. Dodd, referring to the recent high-profile family violence killings, kidnappings, and assaults, said, "It's been tragic the last few months to read the newspaper reports," adding that too often, "there is a failure in the system to protect" victims. (FOX61, CT)
"We all look forward to continuing to partner with you," Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. told Mr. Bernanke last month. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dodd released from hospital after surgery - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Connecticut HARTFORD - Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut has been released from the hospital after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. A statement from his office said the 65-year-old was released yesterday from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. (Boston Globe)
second from left, accompanied by fellow senators Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.; and Max Baucus, D-Mont. (MSNBC -- Politics)
A spokeswoman for Senator Christopher Dodd, who authored the Credit Card Reform legislation, said what credit card companies aren't telling you is that when the bulk of the new law goes into effect in February of 2010, credit card companies will have to answer to Federal Regulators as to why they raised rates on customers through out all of 2009. If there is no valid reason for the rate hike, credit card companies could be forced to lower their rates to what they were before the increase. (FOX61, CT)
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, was recuperating on Tuesday from successful surgery for early stage prostate cancer, his spokesman said in a statement. "The surgery was a success and Senator Dodd is doing well," said his spokesman Bryan DeAngelis in a statement. (Newsmax)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer and intends to have surgery early in August, his office said Friday. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Christopher Dodd is expected to return to full activity in a few weeks following the successful surgery. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File). (CBS News)
From William Jefferson to Christopher Dodd to Charlie Rangel to John Edwards, the major media don't have much taste for telling you about corruption these days ... Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and Democrat Rep. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. said afterward. (The Drudge Report)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. has prostate cancer. (MSNBC -- Health)
Just three days after announcing he is battling prostate Cancer, Senator Christopher Dodd is fighting another battle, health care reform. Dodd, along with The Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and The U.S Small Business Administrator Karen Mills, are touring the nation to talk about the health care reform bill currently before congress. (FOX61, CT)
Senator Christopher Dodd, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Small Business Administrator Karen Mills, and Congressman John Larson will be meeting with small business owners this morning to discuss healthcare reform. Their roundtable discussion comes three days after Senator Dodd made his prostate cancer public. (FOX61, CT)
Christopher Dodd says he has early form of prostate cancer ... Christopher Dodd announced Friday that he has an early form of prostate cancer, but he said the prognosis is good and he is going to be fine ... Christopher Dodd, D-Connecticut, will undergo surgery for prostate cancer in August. (CNN -- Health)
Christopher Dodd Fighting Prostate Cancer - Courant ... Christopher Dodd Fighting Prostate Cancer. (FOX61, CT)
Christopher Dodd has faced for months has been replaced by get well wishes from rivals after he announced he has an early stage of prostate cancer. But political experts don't expect the disease or voter sympathy to play a role in the Democrat's re-election campaign. (Newsmax)
"Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., suggested that AIG bonus recipients pay a provisional tax to recoup taxpayer dollars.House 0000398E Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, pivoted politically on the bonus problem, saying that it helped confirm his belief that Republicans should not support a bailout expansion for banks.The wagons are circling around the AIG bonuses as if it were Custer's Last Stand, creating a major distraction for the Obama administration, which until recently assumed that AIG... (CBS News)
Christopher Dodd and his wife Jackie Clegg Dodd speak at a news conference at his office in Hartford, Conn ... Christopher Dodd said Friday that he has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer and will have surgery in early August, but the prognosis is good and the illness will not affect his plans to seek a sixth term next year. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Christopher Dodd, a key Democratic senator in the battle over President Barack Obama's health care reforms, seen here in June 2009, is to undergo surgery for prostate cancer, the Hartford Courant daily newspaper reported Friday ... Senator Christopher Dodd, the ranking Democrat on the health, education, labor and pensions committee, told a news conference he would undergo surgery for prostate cancer in August during the congressional recess. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Christopher Dodd, shredding the Connecticut Democrat's credibility as he faces re-election next fall. This week, news of the secretive Senate Ethics Committee investigation into Dodd's unusual mortgage deals leaked to The Associated Press. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Not everyone can get the VIP deal on a mortgage that Democratic senators Christopher Dodd, of Connecticut, and Kent Conrad, of North Dakota, allegedly received. They got below-market rates on Countrywide loans, according to recent testimony. (Boston Globe)
Senators Christopher Dodd and Kent Conrad had denied knowing they were getting discounts when they negotiated their loan terms. Robert Feinberg, who worked in the VIP section of Countrywide Financial Corp., testified about the loan terms before the Senate Ethics Committee, and provided the same information in an interview with Republican investigators of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. (Boston Globe)
Christopher Dodd and Kent Conrad had denied knowing they were getting discounts when they negotiated their loan terms. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. denied asking for any special favors from Countrywide. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd and Kent Conrad had denied knowing they were getting discounts when they negotiated their loan terms. (Albany Times Union)
Christopher Dodd boasts about snubbing lobbyists. Yet even as he touts his independence, the embattled Connecticut Democrat is still cashing lobbyist campaign checks and rubbing shoulders with them at fundraisers and party gatherings. (Newsmax)
Christopher Dodd, a Democrat and chairman of the committee. Sen. (CBS News -- Politics)
and Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. both support the plan to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. (North County Times)
and Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd both support the plan to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. But the effort has slowed amid opposition from bankers and other financial industry leaders, as well as the regulators, Republicans and some Democrats. (USA Today -- Money)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. Charles Dharapak. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. who is acting chairman of a Senate committee that has a key role in shaping the legislation, appeared on morning network news shows. (Brenham Banner, TX)
" White House officials said Vice President Joe Biden and chief of staff Rahm Emanuel lobbied senators, as did Gates. Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Tuesday that spending on the stealth fighter would "inhibit our ability to buy things we do need," including Gates' proposal to add 22,000 soldiers to the Army. "I've never seen the White House lobby like they've lobbied on this issue," said Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, an F-22 supporter whose state would be hit hard by a... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, weighed in with concerns about the central bank, noting, "There is a history at the Fed that is deeply troubling to me.". In response, Bernanke argued that the Fed was up to the challenge of monitoring systemic , while at the same time he attempted to ease concerns that the Fed would become too powerful. (ABC News)
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the committee. (MSNBC -- Business)
Christopher Dodd s announcement that he will no longer accept donations by banks supported by federal bailout money caused eyes to roll and Dodd-watchers to chuckle from Washington to the five-term lawmaker s home state of Connecticut. Noting the Senate Banking Committee chairman s history as a friend to the nation s largest financial firms and that they have been his most generous donors, the Post pointed out that as he seeks re-election next year, Dodd runs commercials slamming credit card... (Human Events Online)
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