Obama can't avoid stubborn yuan as dollar swamps Asia Nov 15, 2009
In Washington, Senator Christopher Dodd was less optimistic. Asked on Wednesday whether Obama should discuss the yuan, the Connecticut Democrat and chairman of the Banking Committee responded: "He's got to raise that issue. You can't give your competitor, your adversary in this case, a 40 percent advantage in global economies.". (Business Report, South Africa)
Obama administration faults Senate bank bill Nov 14, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd Tuesday proposed consolidating bank supervisory powers into a single agency, which would strip the Fed of its role as a direct bank supervisor. Lawmakers are shaping far-reaching legislation to prevent a repeat of the financial crisis that nearly paralyzed the banking system last year. (MSNBC -- Business)
Business briefs Nov 14, 2009
Christopher Dodd has proposed ... Christopher Dodd has proposed. (New York Post -- Business)
Wonk Watch 11.13.09 Nov 14, 2009
Barry Ritholtz a challenge to corporate governance, and agrees with Bloombergs David Reilly, who notes, buried deep within the 1, 136-page, financial-reform legislation unveiled this week by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd. It is a proposal to let shareholders nominate directors to corporate boards. (Slate)
Hutchison won't resign seat before Texas primary Nov 14, 2009
Christopher Dodd in office ... Christopher Dodd in office. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
NY Fed president: Crisis can teach finance system Nov 14, 2009
The bill proposed by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. would give ordinary folks tough protections against predatory lending and abuses by credit card companies, and would create a government agency to oversee mortgages, credit cards and other consumer-credit products. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Read Hannity's America Nov 13, 2009
SEN. CHRISTOPHER DODD, D-CONN.: It is the job of this Congress to restore responsibility and accountability in our financial system and to give Americans confidence that there is a system in place that works for and protects them. This proposal would create a new architecture to make our financial institutions more transparent, more responsible and more accountable to the American people. (Fox News)
Dodd, At It Again Nov 13, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. announces a financial reform package, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, during a news. (Investors Business Daily)
New Poll Shows Dismal Numbers for Dodd Nov 13, 2009
Christopher Dodd is sliding back down again on job approval. He continues to struggle with independent voters as 60 percent disapprove of the way he is handling his job, Quinnipiac University poll Director Douglas Schwartz said. (Roll Call)
Fed KOs some ATM charges Nov 13, 2009
and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-Conn ... and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-Conn. (New York Post -- Business)
US Senate Looks At H1N1 Sick Leave Nov 11, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Connecticut, said, "This isn't just a worker's rights issue. It's a public health emergency. Families shouldn't have to choose between staying healthy and making ends meet.". There's a similar plan in the House. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Dodd Bill Would Cut Federal Reserve Powers Nov 11, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... The 1,136-page bill, released by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, would represent a significant shift in power in federal oversight of the U.S. market. (CBS News -- Politics)
Dodd circulates financial overhaul bill Nov 11, 2009
WASHINGTON Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd is circulating legislation that would give the government sweeping new powers to prevent another economic collapse, including the ability to dismantle failing institutions and increased oversight of lenders to consumers. The proposal was expected to gain broad support among Democrats, but Republicans haven't signed on. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dodd's Plan: Let the Fighting Begin Nov 11, 2009
Senator Christopher Dodd, the Connecticut Democrat who heads his chamber's Banking Committee, unveiled on Nov. 10 a sweeping, 1,136-page regulatory reform bill that would consolidate financial regulators, impose higher capital requirements on financial institutions, remake the derivatives industry, and shift consumer protection from an overlapping patchwork of regulators to a single new commission. But some in the financial-services industry aren't rushing to read it. (BusinessWeek)
Conn. governor's departure gives Dems hope Nov 11, 2009
Christopher Dodd in office. The Democratic Governors Association says it is making Connecticut one of its top priorities in the 2010 elections, hoping to pickup a gubernatorial seat there after losing New Jersey and Virginia earlier this month. (MSNBC -- Politics)
US Senate Democrats move to curb Fed's powers Nov 11, 2009
The 1,136-page bill, released by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, would represent a significant shift in power in federal oversight of the US market. The Fed has been a dominant figure in managing the economy, although many lawmakers blame the central bank for not doing enough to prevent last year's crisis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fed Faces Biggest Blow to Authority, Independence in Dodd Banking Measure Nov 11, 2009
The financial-regulation overhaul proposed yesterday by Senator Christopher Dodd would strip the Fed of its role as a bank supervisor and give Congress a greater voice in naming the officials who set interest rates. The measure opens the door to interference from politicians who might disagree with any move by the Fed to raise rates from record lows, former central bank officials said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Dodd Calls for Sweeping New Government Powers Nov 11, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd on Tuesday called for sweeping new government powers to prevent another economic collapse, protect consumers and dismantle failing institutions. Dodd's 1,100 page-draft would strip the Federal Reserve and other regulators of their powers to regulate banks and hand that job to a single agency. (Newsmax)
Dems move to shift power from the Fed to regulatory agencies Nov 11, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) (2nd L) talks about proposed financial reform legislation while joined by Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), Sen. (USA Today -- Money)
As debate over Fed’s role grows, Bernanke girds for political fight Nov 11, 2009
Yesterday, a new threat opened up: Senator Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, declared the Fed an abysmal failure at regulation and introduced a bill that would strip virtually all of its power to regulate banks, including financial institutions considered too big to fail. There will be a fight. (Boston Globe)
Conn. gov's departure gives Dems hope to take seat Nov 11, 2009
Christopher Dodd in office. FILE - This Aug. 21, 2009 file photo shows Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell during an interview in her office at the Capitol in Hartford. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Dodd Seeks More Muscle in U.S. Financial Reforms Nov 11, 2009
Senator Christopher Dodd, who is fighting for his political life back home in Connecticut, unveiled a 1,136-page bill that leaps ahead of previous, more moderate financial reform proposals. The long-awaited Dodd bill raises the stakes in a struggle under way for more than a year now, with Democrats working to bring the outdated U.S. regulatory system into the 21st century and prevent a repeat of the capital market crisis that last year pushed the financial system to the brink of disaster. (ABC News -- Business)
SEC Funding Shift in Senate's Draft Financial Fix Nov 10, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, is expected to unveil Tuesday his long-awaited proposal for bolstering the country's system of financial regulation. (ABC News -- Wire)
Stock futures point to lower open on Wall Street Nov 10, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd will probably release a long-awaited draft bill on financial regulation reform. The bill is expected to propose consolidating bank supervision into one agency, to back the Obama administration's proposed financial consumer watchdog and to call for a wide range of other proposals. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Financial Regulation: Way Easier Than Health-Care Nov 9, 2009
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) Chip Somodevilla / Getty. MORE. (Time.com)
Landrieu a La. problem Nov 9, 2009
Chris Gary wrote on Nov 7, 2009 6:46 AM:" Let's see, Bill Clinton was President when he pushed for sub prime mortgage loans for those that could not possibly afford it. Democrats.Barney Frank and Christopher Dodd were in charge of committees overseeing these loans. Democrats.The country has tripled our debt in a little over 10 months of, a Democrat, being elected President.Exactly 0 jobs have been saved since all of the Democrats voted for this crap "stimulus package".Yea, it's all the... (New Iberia, LA)
House Follows Senate in Passing Unemployment and Housing Credit Extensions Nov 7, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (ABC News -- Business)
Aid for jobless, homebuyers Nov 6, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
House panel OKs giving SEC more power Nov 5, 2009
Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd has begun drafting a bill that would differ from the Obama administration's proposal by limiting the power of the Federal Reserve and consolidating banking supervision into a single regulator. Dodd, who planned to meet Wednesday with his Democratic colleagues to discuss the matter, was expected to unveil a draft proposal next week. (MSNBC -- Business)
Capitol Watch Blog: Connecticut Politics Nov 3, 2009
Christopher Dodd - spoke in detail about the economy, foreclosures, interest rates, the stimulus, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and government spending, among others. Toward the end of the interview, he volunteered that "I do plan on voting - if anybody cares.'' When asked who he was voting for in his Fairfield County hometown of Weston in the local municipal election, Schiff did not mention any names. "I guess I'll vote Republican,'' he responded. (FOX61, CT)
In Kennedy’s towering shadow, Senator Kirk discreetly toils Nov 1, 2009
He received a standing ovation at his first caucus luncheon, has renewed old friendships among Republicans, and drawn support from senior Democrats, including Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, during his first floor speech last week. Along with Dodd, an old friend, Senator John F. Kerry of Massachusetts has taken Kirk under his wing, and the two meet often. (Boston Globe)
* Iran leader welcomes nuclear plan Oct 31, 2009
The panel, led by Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd, voted 23-0 to pass the legislation, which notably targets firms that help the Islamic republic obtain refined petroleum products like gasoline. On Wednesday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved legislation enabling US President Barack Obama to slap sanctions on firms involved in shipping refined petroleum products to Iran or helping the countrys domestic refining efforts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
US Senate panel approves sweeping Iran sanctions Oct 30, 2009
The panel, led by Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd, voted 23-0 to pass the legislation yesterday, which notably targets firms that help the Islamic republic obtain refined petroleum products like gasoline. The vote came as the US State Department said Washington awaited a "formal response" from Tehran to a UN-brokered plan on nuclear cooperation with major powers. (India Times, India)
Senate leaders back extending home tax credit Oct 29, 2009
Senator Christopher Dodd, a Democrat from Connecticut, has been negotiating for several weeks with Senator Johnny Isakson, a Republican of Georgia, to craft the extended tax credit. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, agreed that most lawmakers support the homebuyer measures. (Boston Globe)
Sen. Reid to Include Public Plan in Health Care Bill Oct 28, 2009
Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd, (D, Ct. and White House officials. (SmartMoney)
The One Thing Oct 27, 2009
We're Raising a Generation of Would-be Killers - Glenn Beck - FOXNews. We're Raising a Generation of Would-be Killers. (Fox News)
Dodd Wants Rate Freeze on Credit Cards Oct 27, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said on Monday he was introducing legislation calling for a temporary freeze on credit card interest rates on existing balances. The push for a freeze comes as Democratic lawmakers say some credit card issuers have jacked up fees to try to maximize their revenues before new rules kick in. (Newsmax)
Tooth by tooth, consumer watchdog weakens Oct 26, 2009
Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, has championed the agency and voiced frustration over the industry criticism. There are "all sorts of ways" to address consumer protection, Dodd said in a brief interview, and emphasized the need to re-regulate large financial institutions so they can't again trigger catastrophic failures that ripple throughout the economy. (MSNBC -- Business)
President Is Featured Speaker At Fundraiser In Stamford For Dodd Oct 25, 2009
Christopher Dodd, they were banished Friday night. Obama was the featured speaker at a $1,000-a plate fundraiser for Dodd, and he lavished praise on the man he referred to as "my great friend.". (FOX61, CT)
Consumer groups oppose Ohio phone deregulation Oct 24, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. 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. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Home sales rise, but not here Oct 24, 2009
a former Realtor, and Christopher Dodd, (D-Conn. want to see the deadline moved to June 30 and they d like to see all homebuyers included. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Home sales rise 9.4 percent in September Oct 24, 2009
and Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. want to extend it through June 30, and expand it to include all home buyers, at an estimated cost of $16. (MSNBC -- Business)
Obama considers India, Manmohan 'part of his family' Oct 24, 2009
"This is the reason why I decided to invite Manmohan Singh, who I admire a lot, on the first State visit of my presidency on the Thanks Giving Day," Obama was quoted as saying by Chatwal, who met the President along with Senator Christopher Dodd, Democratic Co-Chairman of Senate India Caucus. "He told me that he considers India and Singh as part of his family. This is something, which we are very proud to hear from him," Chatwal said. (India Times, India)
Negotiators mull public option in Senate bill Oct 23, 2009
and Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and a small group of administration officials led by White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Rebound seen for home sales Oct 23, 2009
and Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. want to extend it through June 30, andexpand it to include all home buyers, at an estimated cost of $16. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
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)
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)
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)
Applications for home building permits fall Oct 21, 2009
Isakson and committee chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. want to extend the credit until June 30 and to drop the requirement that the credit be available only to first-time buyers at an estimated cost of $16. (MSNBC -- 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
