Obama, citing his smoking woes, signs tobacco law Jun 24, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. Bui is a member for Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama: Can't Let U.S. Be "Foil" For Tehran Jun 23, 2009
" And when asked about concerns voiced by Senate Baking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd that administration proposals would give the Federal Reserve Board too much power as a watchdog of financial firms, Mr. Obama said, "It wasn't the Fed -- where the -- the (financial) regulations broke down here. And part of what we wanna do is to have somebody who's accountable and clear when it comes to these large systemic firms that could potentially bring down the entire financial system. (CBS News)
Ted Kennedy Lauds Christopher Dodd In New TV Ad Jun 22, 2009
U.S. SENATE CAMPAIGN. s latest television ad features the kind words of one of his closest colleagues: U.S. Sen. (FOX61, CT)
Baucus, White House in deal with drug industry Jun 21, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. moves a stack of documents comprising of the health care reform bill and its amendments during its markup of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Kennedy goes to bat for Dodd in campaign ad Jun 21, 2009
WASHINGTON - Senator Edward M. Kennedy is going to bat in a new TV campaign ad for Senator Christopher Dodd, who faces a tough reelection fight in Connecticut. The Massachusetts Democrat praises Dodd as his closest partner in the fight for healthcare legislation in the 30-second ad that will begin airing in Connecticut today. (Boston Globe)
GOP Unveils Its Health Care Reform Jun 21, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (ABC News)
New Taxes May Pay For Health Care Overhaul Jun 20, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. who's presiding over the Health Committee work session, dismissed bipartisanship as an end in itself. (KCRA 3, CA)
House Democrats unveil plan for healthcare system Jun 20, 2009
When Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Democrat of Massachusetts, and Senator Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat, recently introduced their version of healthcare reform, they did not include the government option provision. Under the House bill unveiled yesterday, a new insurance program operated by the government would offer consumers a benefit package including preventive health services, mental health services, dental and vision care for children, and annual caps on the amount of money that... (Boston Globe)
Dems try to regain health care momentum Jun 20, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. right, accompanied by Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee ranking Republican Sen. (MSNBC -- Health)
Democrats pare back health care bill Jun 19, 2009
Christopher Dodd told colleagues: "I never suggested this was going to be warp speed.". Senators pushed ahead anyhow Thursday on what were supposed to be the easy parts of sweeping health care legislation. (USA Today -- News)
US Treasury defends bank reforms Jun 19, 2009
Senator Christopher Dodd, a key member on the Senate Banking Committee, had concerns about giving the central bank authority to oversee the biggest players in the financial market. "There's not a lot of confidence in the Fed at this point," he said. (BBC News -- Business)
Wallison: Obama Fears a Real Free Market Jun 19, 2009
Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-Conn. said there is concern about the Fed's ability to fairly, without a conflict of interest, monitor systemic risk while also setting monetary policy. (Newsmax)
Bank Industry Girds for Fight Over Consumer Agency Jun 19, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (ABC News -- Wire)
American Life League: Revelations in Boston Archdiocese Caritas Scandal Jun 19, 2009
Caritas board member Neil F. Finnegan contributed a total of more than $19,000 among the campaigns of Vice President Joe Biden; US Senators Christopher Dodd, Edward Kennedy and John Kerry; Congressmen Michael Capuano, Patrick Kennedy and Edward Markey; Boston Mayor Thomas Menino; and former State Treasurer Shannon O'Brien. Caritas board member John H. Garvey, Dean of Boston College Law School, contributed $1,750 to John Kerry. (PR Newswire)
Lawmakers unsure Fed is up to oversight job Jun 19, 2009
Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. also raised questions about the use of the Fed for such an overarching task over the financial system and blamed it for "dropping the ball" on consumer protections. (USA Today -- Money)
Banks gird for fight over consumer agency Jun 19, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (MSNBC -- Business)
Plan to Increase Fed's Power Could Hit a Snag Jun 18, 2009
Senate Banking committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and others have called for a council of regulators to police systemic risks, rather than solely giving that authority to the Federal Reserve. (SmartMoney)
Democrats to Push Through Banking Overhaul Quickly Jun 18, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said there would be "some debate," but "I think we're all seeking the same results.". But a swift legislative endorsement of the plan could be difficult. (ABC News -- Wire)
Obama Finance Plan Faces Tough Sell in Congress Jun 18, 2009
"There's not a lot of confidence in the Fed at this point," Senator Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said on Wednesday. Senator Richard Shelby, the committee's ranking Republican, said the Fed had "utterly failed" as a regulator and putting it in charge of regulating systemic risk would be piling on too many responsibilities. (Newsmax)
Obama urges biggest financial reforms since 1930s Jun 18, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said making the Fed responsible for overseeing the largest U.S. financial firms is still open to debate. "There's not a lot of confidence in the Fed at this point," said Dodd, who wants to look closely at alternatives to putting the central bank in charge of systemic risk. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Obama pitches financial overhaul Jun 18, 2009
left, and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. speak outside the White House in Washington after President Obama proposed a broad overhaul of the nation's financial system. (Athens Banner-Herald)
As Congress Starts Writing Health Reform, Kennedy's Absence is Felt Jun 17, 2009
Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT), talks about health care reform as Senator Tom Harkin (D-IO), listens June 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. Robert Giroux / Getty. MORE.. (Time.com)
Obama wants new agency for consumers Jun 17, 2009
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Banking Committee, opposes adding new tasks to the Fed. In private deliberations with the administration, Dodd has advocated an alternative plan to strip the Fed of its regulatory role entirely and create a new consolidated bank regulator that would assume the roles that the Fed and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. now play in helping regulate state-chartered banks. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fed may become more powerful Jun 17, 2009
Senate banking committee chairman Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, the committees senior Republican, say they are concerned 00004000 about overloading the Fed while it is managing the financial crisis and fighting the recession. (India Times)
Senate passes anti-smoking initiative Jun 17, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and other politicians as a health prevention measure, many health officials are still divided by the issue. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Senate health overhaul estimate: $1.6 trillion Jun 17, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. second from right, flanked by Sen. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
A new role as 'risk regulator' could reshape Fed Jun 16, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and Sen. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kennedy moves toward health reform Jun 16, 2009
" The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is scheduled to begin marking up the bill, with amendments, on June 16. Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) will lead the markup while Kennedy is under treatment for brain cancer. About the Author Alice Lipowicz is a staff writer for Federal Computer Week. Share this Page Related Articles 06/10/2009 06/05/2009 06/03/2009 06/04/2007 03/19/2009 Reader comments Please post your comments here. Comments are moderated, so they may not appear... (FCW.com)
Obama proposes financial system overhaul to prevent future collapse Jun 16, 2009
Christopher Dodd has opposed giving the Fed such authority and has called for stripping some of the central bank's regulatory authority. Under Dodd's plan, the Fed would focus instead on its existing mission of setting monetary policy, establishing a payment system and being the "lender of last resort" if a bank fails. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
FOXBusiness: Frank Supports 'Council of Regulators' Jun 6, 2009
Christopher Dodd (D-Conn. chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, favors the regulatory council idea. (Fox News)
Love in short supply for political spouses Jun 5, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd of Connecticut. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dr. Frankenstein, Meet Barack Obama Jun 5, 2009
I might even hold him slightly responsible for the financial crisis, but it wouldnt be fair to deprive Christopher Dodd and Barney Frank of any of their well-deserved credit. When, on top of all that you factor in my low opinion of John McCain, one might even wonder why Im even a Republican. (Townhall.com)
Treasury Nominee: Bailout Needs More Time Jun 5, 2009
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said it was critical that the nation not lose momentum. "We are not out of the woods yet," said Dodd, D-Conn. (Time.com)
Love in short supply for political spouses Jun 4, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd of Connecticut. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Dodd's Future and Liquor Sales on Sunday Jun 4, 2009
From Senator Christopher Dodd making a comeback, to the State Budget, to the Death Penalty---we give you both the Liberal and Conservative take on politics in the State. Guests: Colin McEnroe, Hartford Courant Columnist. (FOX61, CT)
Obama: Health Care Talks at Make-or-Break Point Jun 3, 2009
and Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and top advisers, including Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle. (SmartMoney)
Dodd's Numbers Up In Latest Quinnipiac Poll May 28, 2009
Christopher Dodd, making another stop on his image rehabilitation tour. On Wednesday, he got the first indication of how his efforts were paying off. (FOX61, CT)
Majority of Americans Oppose Gay Marriage -- Not Just Californians May 28, 2009
Christopher Dodd (D-CT) has stopped the bleeding ... Christopher Dodd's numbers are getting better but they are still lousy. (Human Events Online)
Out-of-Work Poker Players Create 'Crooked Deal' Playing Cards for Laughs During Grim Recession May 27, 2009
"I get a certain rush of energy every time I slap a Christopher Dodd card on to the table," claims Maynard. "This guy helped wipe out my investments!". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NRSC Chief Looks at Key 2010 Senate Races May 26, 2009
NRSC Chief Looks at Fla, Penn. and Other Key Senate Races - HUMAN EVENTS. (Human Events Online)
US credit card firms clamp down May 23, 2009
"This cements a victory for every American consumer who has ever suffered at the hands of the credit card industry," said Senator Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate banking committee. The US government has been concerned to tighten its regulation of the banking system in the light of the credit crunch and banking crisis. (BBC News -- Americas)
Sweeping credit card reform May 23, 2009
"Today is the day we finally make credit card companies accountable to their customers and responsible for their actions," said Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd who shepherded the bill through the Senate. Rates may rise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Obama signs credit card bill into law May 23, 2009
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate's Banking Committee, who authored the law, said that it "cements a victory for every American consumer who has ever suffered at the hands of a credit card company." ... U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) holds up a copy of a stalled plan for dealing with the current financial crisis as he hold a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sept. 26, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Credit Reform Means New Era For Students May 22, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said the provision would not be retroactive. (Click2Houston, TX)
House passes sweeping credit card reform bill May 22, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Banking Committee. (MSNBC -- Business)
U.S. House OKs credit card bill to protect consumers May 21, 2009
"This cements a victory for every American consumer who has ever suffered at the hands of a credit card company," said Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate's Banking Committee. "Many Americans depend on credit cards to get by in this economy, and today they have won a giant victory that ensures they are protected from practices that would drive them further into debt, while also making our economy stronger," he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama's financial watchdog plan faces big hurdles May 21, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, recently said he is "more attracted to the council idea" than having a single regulator play that role. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sen. Christopher Dodd Leads Fight to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco May 21, 2009
Christopher Dodd Leads Fight to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco ... Christopher Dodd Leads Fight to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco ... The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applauds U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) for his leadership role in Senate committee approval of legislation that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco products, including the authority to crack down on tobacco marketing and sales to kids. (PR Newswire)
Senate Clears Credit Card Curbs, But Will They Help Consumers? May 21, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. left, accompanied by Sen. (Investors Business Daily)
76 Senators Write to Obama: Israel at Risk May 21, 2009
Democratic Senators Christopher Dodd and Arlen Specter as well as Republican Senators Johnny Isakson and John Thune were the lead authors of the letter, which came one day after Obama met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "While the obstacles are formidable, we agree with you that every effort should be made to realize that peace," the lawmakers wrote Obama. (Newsmax)
Geithner sees signs of financial healing May 21, 2009
In a recurring line of questioning, committee chairman Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat, asked Geithner why major AIG creditors, which include and Merrill Lynch, had been permitted to recoup the entirety of their investment in the company. The government has injected $70 billion into AIG and owns about 80 percent of its assets. (Boston Globe)
Dodd Applauds Credit Card Industry Legislation May 21, 2009
Christopher Dodd hailed Senate passage of the bill, calling it "a great day for consumers." ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Senate OKs Bill to Rein in Credit Card Practices May 20, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn ... Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. (ABC News -- Wire)
Senate passes credit card reform bill May 20, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. chairman of the Banking Committee. (MSNBC -- Business)
Senate OKs credit card overhaul May 20, 2009
"This is a victory for every American consumer who has ever suffered at the hands of a credit card company," said Senator Christopher Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat and chairman of the Banking Committee. The bill passed the Senate 90-5. (Boston Globe)
Democrats shy from debate on interchange fees May 14, 2009
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Banking Committee, said he doesn't want to take up the issue just yet despite the Senate being poised to pass legislation that would overhaul regulations governing the credit card industry. "It's a complicated issue" and it "requires a little more work than frankly we're prepared to do on this bill," Dodd, D-Conn. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Pressure is increasing on Bank of America's Lewis May 14, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. and his staff have begun working with the staff of ranking Republican Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
It's long past time for reforms to credit industry May 14, 2009
Christopher Dodd, who chairs the Banking Committee. But Obama is pushing past the resistance, and should get a reform bill. (Fresno Bee)
Bankers push against credit card reform May 13, 2009
Connecticut Democrat Christopher Dodd, who chairs the Senate Banking Committee, said the bill has been a. long time coming. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Senate might consider cap on card interest rates May 13, 2009
The US Senate might consider capping interest rates on credit cards, Banking Committee chairman Christopher Dodd said as the lawmakers began debating amendments to consumer-protection legislation. Dodd told reporters yesterday that he is "inclined to do something" about an interest-limit, which isn't in the bill. (Boston Globe)
SEC Chair Backs Regulating Big Businesses May 9, 2009
Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said this week he is "more attracted to the council idea" than having a single regulator play that role. Policymakers want to replace the "too big to fail" model used by the government as it rushed in to rescue huge financial institutions caught 00000AE2 up in the global crisis last fall. (CBS News)
Mortgage Overhaul Bill Faces Uncertain Future May 9, 2009
A Senate aide said Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. intends to reintroduce legislation from the last Congress to overhaul mortgage lending. (SmartMoney)
Legislation On Credit Cards Is Charging Ahead, And Could Help Dodd May 8, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. leader of the reform in the Senate, whose popularity in his home state has flagged along with the economy. (FOX61, CT)
Blair: Watchdog needed for too-big companies May 7, 2009
Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. the committee chairman. (MSNBC -- Business)
Rescue by Fiat May 7, 2009
Frank's counterpart in the Senate, Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. said he "wasn't consulted at all on the process," adding, "I've been reading about it in the papers, basically.". (Townhall.com)
