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Andrew Newton: Finance Reform: How Short Memories Are Created

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:13:31 +0000

Andrew Newton: Finance Reform: How Short Memories Are Created
It is often remarked that people have short memories when it comes to financial crises, that the lessons of Enron and Worldcom and the Dotcom boom quickly receded. We are now seeing this happen again, in real time.

Financial Reform Doesn’t Go Far Enough

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:12:49 +0000

Financial Reform Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Institutions will still be able to engage in risky investments under the Financial Reform Act. Further steps need to be taken.

Crowd rallies for voting reform

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 02:35:32 +0000

Crowd rallies for voting reform
Protesters have rallied in London demanding voting reform as British opposition parties haggled over a power-sharing deal to resolve the political deadlock following knife-edge elections.

British crowd rallies for voting reform

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:52:57 +0000

British crowd rallies for voting reform
Protesters have rallied in London as British opposition parties haggle over a power-sharing deal.

Startups, VCs Eye Finance Reform Bill as Senate Debate Begins

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:19:56 +0000

Startups, VCs Eye Finance Reform Bill as Senate Debate Begins
Debate began today in the U.S. Senate on a bill designed to overhaul the financial industry. It’s a piece of legislation that could have far-reaching consequences for venture capital investment, and in turn some argue, for technological innovation and economic growth. A response to the recent financial meltdowns and scandals, the 1,400-page bill seeks to regulate Wall Street and the financial …

House panel passes bill on flood insurance reform

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:18:26 +0000

House panel passes bill on flood insurance reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed House Resolution 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, which contains provisions written by U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello that would prevent mandatory purchase requirements for flood insurance from taking effect for five years.

Regulatory Reform with Strong Consumer Protection for the American People

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:36:52 +0000

Regulatory Reform with Strong Consumer Protection for the American People
The U.S. African Chamber of Commerce (USACC) President, Martin Mohammed, is recommending that true financial reform for this country, should be a collaborative effort between the Treasury Department, the big banking institutions, and policymakers where banks are closely regulated to lend monies and restructure debt modifications to affected families facing foreclosures and various major debt …

Federal Health Reform Implementation Stirring Up State Politics And Policies

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:11:10 +0000

Federal Health Reform Implementation Stirring Up State Politics And Policies
The Denver Post: In Colorado, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter is scheduled to sign an executive order Tuesday that “health care advocates say is key to turning the federal government’s vague framework for reform into reality.” The order “will create a board of health-policy advisers to guide the transition to a new health system – everything from setting up a state insurance exchange to making sure …

Capital BlueCross Launches Web Portal to Help People Learn About Health Care Reform

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:10:36 +0000

Capital BlueCross Launches Web Portal to Help People Learn About Health Care Reform
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 19 /PRNewswire/ — Capital BlueCross has launched a Web portal intended to help people learn about the recently enacted health care reform law.

Obama turns up pressure in financial reform push

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:23:31 +0000

Obama turns up pressure in financial reform push
President Barack Obama will try to turn up the pressure for an overhaul of Wall Street regulations as he meets on Wednesday with top Democratic and Republican lawmakers to discuss a sweeping package of reforms.

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