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Witnesses testified on the condition of small business and commercial real estate lending in local markets. Obama administration officials talked about a proposed transfer of $30 billion dol…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation held a board meeting to talk about an advance notice of proposed rule-making (ANPR) on bank employee compensation. The proposal would further regula…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation met to discuss a deposit insurance fund restoration plan, assessments, and funding. Officers announced a program that would require the banking indu…

Witnesses testified about regulation of the financial industry and strengthening enforcement mechanisms at the state and federal levels. Among the issues addressed were enacting law to bette…

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Sheila Bair talked about the role of deposit insurance in financial crises, home foreclosures, and the efforts being made to stabilize the econ…

A forum was held on the impact of the home foreclosure crisis on older Americans. The first panel talked about the background of foreclosure, the demographics being impacted, and the unique …

The Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a legislative hearing on H.R. 5244, “The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights: Provid…

Witnesses from the financial industry and consumer advocates testified about the Mortgage Lending Act, H.R. 3915, which sets a minimum standard for borrowers' ability to repay mortgage loans…