A Fight Over Docs' Reimbursement Rates Is Latest Threat to Health Reform Oct 21, 2009
Senate majority leader Harry Reid, center, accompanied by, from left, White House health-care czar Nancy Ann DeParle, Senator Max Baucus and Senator Christopher Dodd Harry Hamburg / AP. MORE. (Time.com)
US housing starts fall short of expectations Oct 21, 2009
"The work of stabilising the housing market wont be done" when the credit expires next month, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd told a hearing of his panel today. "We still need to use every tool at our disposal to fix this problem.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dems Eye Insurance Industry's Antitrust Protection Oct 21, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009, following the weekly policy luncheons. (ABC News -- Business)
Legislators target bank fees, propose tougher overdraft fees rules Oct 20, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. speaks during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. (USA Today -- Money)
Bidding Wars Return to the Real Estate Market Oct 20, 2009
and Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate's banking committee, would not only extend the credit to June 30, 2010, but would remove the first-time homebuyer requirement. (ABC News -- Business)
For 12 million on Medicare, premium set to jump 15% next year Oct 20, 2009
The meeting, convened by the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada, included Baucus and Senator Christopher Dodd, a Democrat from Connecticut who presided over the health committee when it approved a sweeping health care bill in July. Reid said he hoped to take a compromise bill to the Senate floor early next month. (Boston Globe)
Bank overdraft bill would ease fees Oct 20, 2009
The measure unveiled by Senator Christopher Dodd, Democrat of Connecticut, would give people a choice in whether they want to participate in overdraft programs that charge fees for covering ATM withdrawals and debit card transactions. Most banks now automatically enroll customers in overdraft programs. (Boston Globe)
3 Senators, Obama Secretly Write Health Bill Oct 19, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and Max Baucus, D-Mont. (Newsmax)
Small Birmingham banks hold back on overdraft fee changes Oct 18, 2009
Also, Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. has announced plans to go after the banking industry for fees imposed on customers. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Oct 17, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. speaks to reporters about health care reform legislation, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
As new banking rules take effect, banks will look to make up overdraft fees Oct 17, 2009
Last week, Senator Christopher Dodd, Democrat of Connecticut, said he plans to seek legislation requiring customers to sign up before overdraft protection could be used. Candice Choi is an Associated Press writer. (Boston Globe)
Lawmakers try to expand $8,000 homebuyer tax aid Oct 16, 2009
and Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate's banking committee, have suggested that their measure be attached to another pending bill aimed at throwing a lifeline to people hit by the recession, an extension of federal assistance to the millions in danger of exhausting unemployment insurance benefits. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sen. Baucus: Dems Will Unite on Health Oct 16, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. leaves a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 15, 2009. (CBS News)
Lawmakers seek to extend $8,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit Oct 16, 2009
who is sponsoring a homebuyers' credit extension with Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. The stimulus-package credit allows first-time homebuyers to reduce their federal income taxes by 10 percent of the price of a home, up to a maximum of $8,000. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Georgia is failing its poor families Oct 16, 2009
Christopher Dodd (D-Conn. referring to research by the Center for American Progress as he introduced a bill to modernize poverty measurement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tax credit may be expanded Oct 16, 2009
The backers of the idea, Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson and Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat who is chairman of the Senate s banking committee, have suggested that their measure be attached to another pending bill aimed at throwing a lifeline to people hit by the recession - an extension of federal assistance to the millions in danger of exhausting unemployment insurance benefits. While the White House says there will not be a second stimulus package following the $787 billion economy... (Boston Globe)
Baucus predicts all Senate Dems will support health bill Oct 16, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. right, and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. (USA Today -- News)
Key Senate committee passes health care plan Oct 15, 2009
Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and Tom Harkin of Iowa; senior Democrats on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; and Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff. Other key senators -- including Snowe, one of the Gang of Six -- are also expected to be involved. (CNN -- Health)
Top US Senators vow no "failure" on health care Oct 15, 2009
" The congressional front of US President Barack Obama's historic fight to remake health care has moved behind closed doors as his Democratic allies seek a consensus bill before final votes in the Senate and House of Representatives. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid hosted talks with top White House aides including chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, as well as Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus and Senator Christopher Dodd, who shepherded a version of the legislation through the... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Mayoral candidate gives book talk, outlines campaign Oct 15, 2009
John Troyer, a UConn philosophy professor who taught Alpert as an undergrad said that it is "time for a change from Christopher Dodd" and that he "trusts" both Alpert's politics and his personality. Alpert is primarily concerned with three major issues in his campaign: Private sector jobs, clean government and getting out of Iraq and Afghanistan. (The Daily Campus, CT)
U.S. Bank Regulators Predict Continuing Woes Oct 15, 2009
Asked specifically about a proposal floated by Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. to consolidate the existing federal banking regulators into a single agency, the regulators not surprisingly said they oppose the idea. (SmartMoney)
Tenants are leaving Downtown Palmer Plaza Oct 14, 2009
Fireside Books "definitely felt" the effects of road work, said general manager Christopher Dodd. "We're not going anywhere, but it was definitely a hard year," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Paying the price of poor leadership Oct 14, 2009
Now, under the leadership of Nancy Pelosi, Charlie Rangel, Christopher Dodd, and Barney Frank, the ship of state is headed for even more dangerous waters, and foreign governments and investors want to abandon ship. The Democrat 2009. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
The debate's in the numbers Oct 14, 2009
Christopher Dodd, a liberal Democrat who shepherded a companion health care bill through the Senate health committee this summer in place of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass. (Albany Times Union)
Senate finance panel to vote on health care bill Oct 13, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and a handful of top White House officials to meld the finance panel's package with an alternative bill that Dodd shepherded through the Senate health committee in July. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama steps up push for consumer protection agency Oct 10, 2009
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, left, and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. take their seats in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, prior to President Barack Obama delivering remarks on regulatory reform. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mr Geithner, Wall Street is on Line 1 (again) Oct 9, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
VP Joe Biden, Obama's trusted political workhorse Oct 9, 2009
Likewise, Biden is assisting the most endangered Senate Democrats: Lincoln in Arkansas, Specter in Pennsylvania, Christopher Dodd in Connecticut and Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, in Nevada. He's also touching down in Senate battlegrounds like Missouri as well as states that are considered relatively safe, but where former Senate colleagues are running. (Concord Monitor)
Bank of America to keep rates steady Oct 7, 2009
Every other credit card company should follow suit, Senate Banking Committee chairman Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat, said. This Congress has made it clear that abusive credit card practices are no longer acceptable. (Boston Globe)
Congress readies penalties against Iran Oct 4, 2009
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, is one of several lawmakers working on plans to expand current penalties. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Congress Ready to Act Swiftly on Iran, if Needed Oct 4, 2009
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, is one of several lawmakers working on plans to expand current penalties. "Congress must equip President (Barack) Obama with a full range of tools to deal with the threats posed by Iran," said Dodd, D-Conn. (Time.com)
AP News in Brief Oct 4, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate's banking committee, and others are working on plans to significantly expand sanctions if current diplomatic efforts to curtail Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program fall short. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Vice President Biden To Visit Connecticut Oct 4, 2009
Christopher Dodd and Rep. Jim Himes to bring federal stimulus money to the state. (FOX61, CT)
'Capitalism: A Love Story': Money Jungle, By Kurt Loder Oct 3, 2009
But then, to his credit, Moore trains his guns on the other side of the political aisle and starts whaling on some equally deserving Democrats: the Fannie Mae-shielding Barney Frank; the Countrywide-cuddling Christopher Dodd; and the egregious Timothy Geithner, brazen tax-dodger and now somehow. secretary of the Treasury. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Christopher Dodd A Bad Guy In Michael Moore's Latest Film Oct 3, 2009
Christopher Dodd as a villain, though the populist provocateur insists he isn't angry at the Connecticut Democrat ... "If Christopher Dodd presents a threat to that, then I, and all the other good people who support Obama, have to say the seat is more important than one person's re-election.". (FOX61, CT)
Bernanke changes tone on systemic risk regulator Oct 2, 2009
"There's been a lot of negative reaction, particularly by Republicans, on the House side. In the Senate, (banking committee) Chairman Christopher Dodd hasn't been too supportive either" of the administration's proposal, Engelhard said. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank has been trying to find a new formulation that would give the council more power, but preserve a central Fed role. (India Times)
Bernanke May Compromise on Regulatory Powers Oct 1, 2009
Christopher Dodd (D-Conn. the chairman 00004000 of the Senate Banking Committee, and the committees top Republican, Sen. (Fox News)
Huffington Post Attacks WSJ Mortgage Report Sep 30, 2009
Christopher Dodd and Kent Conrad and their relationship with Countrywide, and found "no credible evidence" to support allegations against them. . (Newsmax)
The Big Money: Just let homebuyer tax credit die Sep 30, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd has voiced his support, as has Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. (Its worth noting that Reid hails from Nevada, a state thats been especially hard hit by the real estate crisis. (MSNBC -- Business)
US: No `snap judgment' this week on Iran nukes Sep 30, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate banking committee, said Tuesday he will push legislation to expand Obama's authority to sanction Iran, with a focus on a range of financial institutions and businesses. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Abuse burdens Medicaid Sep 30, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. left, and and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. (USA Today)
Business briefs Sep 30, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said creating a single oversight agency for the nation s banking system would ensure accountability and end pass-the-buck excuses ... Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said creating a single oversight agency for the nation s banking system would ensure accountability and end pass-the-buck excuses. (New York Post -- Business)
Big banks to reduce overdraft charges Sep 30, 2009
Christopher Dodd said he was drafting a bill that would require banks to cover overdrafts only when consumers ask for it a so-called "opt-in" clause. The Federal Reserve is also considering two proposals aimed at protecting consumers from overdraft fees. (Montana Standard, MT)
Conn College And Yale To Share Grants To Help Prevent Violence Against Women Sep 26, 2009
Christopher Dodd said while announcing the grants Friday. "In light of the recent tragedy on Yale's campus, this funding underscores the importance of preventing violence against women at home, at the workplace, and on our college campuses. It is my hope that with these funds, education and prevention partnerships will work toward eliminating violence against women.". (FOX61, CT)
Obama Economic Adviser: Limit Safety Nets Sep 25, 2009
Frank and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. say they will have a bill on financial regulation ready for the president's signature by the end of the year. (CBS News)
Chastened banks cut overdraft fees Sep 24, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. said he plans to introduce legislation that would require customers to sign up for overdraft protection. (MSNBC -- Race)
Rep. Frank Extracts Vanilla From Consumer Agency Sep 23, 2009
Frank's draft emerged after he met on Tuesday with Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd and U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who is expected to fight for the CFPA in testimony before Frank's committee on Wednesday. "Our proposal will not create new bureaucracy for banks," Geithner said in prepared remarks to be delivered to the panel that were posted on the committee's website on Tuesday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Financial overhaul islosing momentum Sep 23, 2009
Christopher Dodd, who head the congressional committees overseeing the effort to tighten regulations on banks and other financial institutions. Frank, a liberal Massachusetts Democrat, said the three agreed that upcoming legislation must create a consumer protection agency, as well as set higher capital requirements for large firms and empower the government to dismantle nonbank companies like insurance giant AIG if their financial problems threatened the economy. (MSNBC -- Business)
US Govt losing attempt to tighten rein on Wall Street Sep 23, 2009
Christopher Dodd, who head the congressional committees overseeing the effort to tighten regulations on banks and other financial institutions. Frank, a liberal Democrat, said the three agreed that upcoming legislation must create a consumer protection agency, as well as set higher capital requirements for large firms and empower the government to dismantle nonbank companies like insurance giant AIG if their financial problems threatened the economy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
BofA, Chase Trim Overdraft Fees Amid Criticism Sep 23, 2009
The moves, set to be announced on Wednesday, come as Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D., Conn. prepares a bill that would likely require banks to get permission before enrolling customers in an overdraft program. (Fox News)
Post-Crisis Financial Watchdogs: A New Push for Reform Sep 22, 2009
Congress cant go back to the American people and say business as usual," countered Elizabeth Warren, the Harvard University professor who chairs the Congressional Oversight Panel of the Troubled Asset Relief Program, the $700 billion financial bailout Congress approved in October. Hearing It Out On Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee kicks off a run of 11 hearings over three weeks on regulation reform. At the first hearing, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will make his... (Fox News)
Idea of a weakened Fed gaining traction in D.C. Sep 22, 2009
The proposal by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd to merge federal prudential oversight into a single regulator differs from a plan by President Barack Obama. But it's gaining traction among Dodd's colleagues who think the Fed didn't do enough to prevent the current market crisis. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Capitol Watch Blog: Legislators Denounce Pratt's Decision Sep 22, 2009
Pratt Closing Cheshire Plant and Eliminating 1,000 Jobs; Malloy Blames Rell, and McKinney Rips Malloy As MIA - Capitol Watch. Pratt Closing Cheshire Plant and Eliminating 1,000 Jobs; Malloy Blames Rell, and McKinney Rips Malloy As MIA. (FOX61, CT)
Bank fees under fire on Capitol Hill Sep 22, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. plans to introduce legislation requiring banks to get permission from customers, rather than allowing overdrafts automatically. (AZCentral -- Business)
Christian List Targets Reid, 15 Democrats for 2010 Sep 21, 2009
The release of the hit list -- it also included Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut -- was one of the opening shots in a Republican effort to pare some of the huge gains made by Democrats in the 2006 and 2008 elections. Speakers at the two-day summit attacked the Obama agenda, particularly healthcare reform, regarded as his top domestic priority. (Newsmax)
Health fight has other bills sidelined Sep 21, 2009
He pointed to the decision by his Senate counterpart, Banking Committee chairman Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, to remain on the banking panel as evidence that Congress could successfully juggle health care and other priorities. The fact that Chris is staying shows that it s not a case where we re getting eclipsed, he said. (Boston Globe)
The Great Slack Attack Sep 21, 2009
Christopher Dodd (D-Conn. plans to introduce legislation that would require banks to get permission from customers, rather than allowing automatic overdrafts. (Slate)
Senator Dodd Favors Bank Super-Cop Idea: Aide Sep 21, 2009
In a stance that could set up a protracted battle over bank regulation, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd is among panel members planning to push for the merger of four existing bank supervisors into one, the aide said. That approach could further delay President Barack Obama's drive to tighten oversight of banks and capital markets, a topic expected to headline the September 24-25 summit meeting of the leaders of the Group of 20 rich nations in Pittsburgh. (ABC News -- Wire)
Dodd to Push for Single U.S. Bank Regulator: Report Sep 20, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd plans to propose legislation that would merge four bank agencies into one super-regulator, The New York Times reported on Saturday. Dodd's approach, meant as a starting point for the Senate's response to the financial crisis, differs sharply from that envisioned by President Barack Obama, especially in lessening the oversight role of the Federal Reserve, the paper said. (ABC News -- Business)
Quinnipiac Poll Offers Mixed News For Dodd Sep 19, 2009
Christopher Dodd, the news is better but still not great. That's how Quinnipiac University poll director Doug Schwartz assessed the senator's latest poll numbers, released Thursday. (FOX61, CT)
Sen. Dodd Calls to Curb Overdraft Fees Sep 19, 2009
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Banking Committee, said Thursday he wants to curb overdraft fees charged by banks, a move that would cut into a lucrative revenue stream for the financial industry. Dodd, D-Conn. (Newsmax)
WWE Executive Launches Senate Campaign Sep 18, 2009
McMahon is the latest Republican looking to get into the ring with Senator Christopher Dodd. Colleen Flanagan, the communications director for the Connecticut Democratic Party, said the long-line of Republican Candidates will only help Dodd in his bid for re-election. (FOX61, CT)
WWE's Linda McMahon wades into Senate race Sep 18, 2009
WWEs Linda McMahon wades into Senate race. She could face criticism for some unsavory aspects of WWEs programming. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Urgency for new financial rules is slipping away Sep 17, 2009
Senators from both parties, including Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, dislike the Obama proposal that would give the Federal Reserve more power. (MSNBC -- Business)
WWE's Linda McMahon resigns to run for Senate Sep 17, 2009
WWE's Linda McMahon resigns to run forSenate - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Thursday September 17, 2009 12:49AM; Updated: Thursday September 17, 2009 12:49AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
