Wiesel slams tea partiers Nov 7, 2009
" In fact, daytime soap opera never recovered from "Dynasty," period. The failure of daytime to realize that its primetime imitator had ramped up the glamour and melodrama to classic Hollywood proportions is one reason for the slow decline and extinction of soaps over the past 15 years. Joan Collins had a tremendous cultural impact in "Dynasty" which has never been fully acknowledged. She instantly ended the drab, puritanical dress-for-success look that women had donned to enter the professions... (Salon)
Gay rights rebuke may bring change in tactics Nov 6, 2009
Barney Frank, the nation's highest-ranking openly gay politician, has called foolish at this point ... Barney Frank, the nation's highest-ranking openly gay politician, has called foolish at this point. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Credit card firms hurry to raise rates Nov 6, 2009
US Representative Barney Frank, the Massachusetts Democrat who chairs the Financial Services Committee and is a leader in the effort to revamp credit card policies, said banks have abused the nine-month period granted them to re-tool their practices. I didn t think they would be as blatant as they were about doing this, he said. (Boston Globe)
Congress: Speed Up New Credit Card Rules Nov 5, 2009
Barney Frank, who is working on Wall Street reforms, essentially banks to stop exploiting the time period before the new credit card rules' enactment to jack up rates on customers. Last spring, Frank helped push a bill through Congress that imposes strict new rules on lenders, including a limitation on when and how banks hike rates. (CBS News -- Politics)
Corey Shea Act gets House approval Nov 4, 2009
Barney Frank, D-Mass. who introduced a legislative measure that would allow parents of fallen soldiers to be buried with their sons or daughters in special circumstances. (Easton Journal, MA)
South Coast Rail opponents losing steam Nov 4, 2009
John Kerry, congressman Barney Frank and other federal lawmakers to secure federal earmarks for the project under the next transportation bill, along with a mix of state, local and even private funds. That s a lot of money to cobble together, she said. (Canton Journal, MA)
Federal officials see foreclosure crisis up close in Brockton Nov 2, 2009
Touring Brockton gives us on-the-ground, firsthand knowledge of what s happening, said Sandra Braunstein, director of the division of consumer and community affairs for the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. The Federal Reserve officials, along with US Representative Barney Frank, the Massachusetts Democrat who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, attended a community meeting last night to lis ten to questions and proposals by Brockton residents. Just before... (Boston Globe)
Obama financial overhaul plan gets wary reception Oct 31, 2009
Barney Frank, D-Mass ... Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat, wrote the financial overhaul proposal in close coordination with Treasury. (Honolulu Advertiser)
If banks can be too big to fail, they can pay ahead for a future rescue Oct 30, 2009
Barney Frank is a busy guy. Frank is the chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee, which has been furiously pumping out legislative bills dealing with America s financial system and the crisis it brought upon itself. (Boston Globe)
First black elected senator honored Oct 29, 2009
"I don't know anyone else whose fan base includes Gloria Steinem, Barney Frank and Ted Kennedy as well as Mitch McConnell, Mitt Romney and George W. Bush. That's a coalition builder," he said. Video: Top honor for ex-senator. (CNN)
Obama seeks new powers to dismantle nonbank firms Oct 29, 2009
Barney Frank, the Massachusetts Democrat who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, was expected to announce the agreement by Tuesday ... Barney Frank, D-Mass ... The proposal, worked out in an agreement with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Republican Moderate Who's Getting Beaten Up by Conservatives Oct 28, 2009
A Sozzafava win is no more an upset there than a Barney Frank victory in Massachusetts the year after Mitt Romney was voted in as governor. Nor would Hoffman's loss discredit the tea parties. (Slate)
Madoff investor had00004000 heart attack, drowned Oct 28, 2009
Barney Frank, the Massachusetts Democrat who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, is expected to announce the agreement today. Extension of tax credit proposed. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Finance bill gives US broader bank powers Oct 28, 2009
The legislation, drafted jointly by Treasury officials and Representative Barney Frank, the Massachusetts Democrat who heads of the House Financial Services Committee, would create a special fund, paid by assessments on financial companies with more than $10 billion in assets, to bear the costs of big firms that fail. A statement by the committee said that the legislation followed a polluter-pays model where the financial industry has to pay for its mistakes - not taxpayers. (Boston Globe)
Treasury reported near deal on firms ‘too big to fail’ Oct 27, 2009
Representative Barney Frank, the Massachusetts Democrat who chairs the House Financial Services Committee, was expected to announce the agreement by today. Who should pay to dissolve big financial institutions endangering the general economy has been considered among the toughest questions that Congress had to answer after last year s near-collapse of several firms that prompted hefty government bailouts. (Boston Globe)
Analysis: Obama's consumer agency no sure deal Oct 25, 2009
Barney Frank, acknowledged later that of all the aspects of financial regulation that he is contending with, the consumer agency was politically the most difficult. Indeed, consumer advocates applauded him for preserving as many consumer protections as he did. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Democratic Senate candidates coming to Scituate Sunday Oct 24, 2009
Barney Frank, chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services. The format worked well, said Butler. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Consumer Agency Nears House Vote Oct 23, 2009
Barney Frank, who chairs the committee, said: "If you're going to get at that minority of people who abuse (consumers), you have to have rules that apply to everybody.". The full House won t vote until November. (Realtor Magazine Online)
EDITORIAL: Credit card companies have earned more regulation Oct 23, 2009
Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning shot on Thursday to big banks: Start playing nice or Congress will make your life even more difficult ... Barney Frank, D-Mass. (Fresno Bee)
Cashing In A (Shrinking) War Dividend Oct 21, 2009
On October 9, 2009, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino joined with Congressman Barney Frank in calling on President Obama to find extra money for such programs by reducing military spending 25. President Obama, cover your ears. (CBS News)
Pagliuca seeks clearer oversight of companies Oct 21, 2009
Through his efforts on the Financial Services Committee, Mike Capuano and Barney Frank are already involved in a complete overhaul of the financial system, including provisions for greater consumer protection, transparency for hedge funds, and accountability for credit rating agencies. Khazei has articulated a general position that the regulatory structure should be strengthened, and late yesterday he released a brief outline of a plan that includes several of the broad points of his opponents,... (Boston Globe)
Forum brings together Senate hopefuls Oct 21, 2009
His Senate candidacy has been endorsed by U.S. Congressmen Barney Frank, John Tierney and Jim McGovern. Capuano pointed to the fact that he s a working class guy, asked voters to judge him on his 11 years of votes and noted the short duration of this campaign for Kennedy s seat. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
For Senate, Mass. demands leaders, not back-benchers Oct 21, 2009
Joseph Martin, John McCormack, Tip O Neill, Joe Moakley, Ed Markey, Barney Frank, and other powerful speakers and committee chairmen didn t take the House by storm; they were given the time and mandate from the voters to achieve real power. The qualifications for Kennedy s seat should be the ability to articulate a vision, write important laws, and bring the fruits of those labors home to Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Congressmen Lynch and Tierney endorse Capuano for Senate Oct 20, 2009
Congressman Capuano's Senate candidacy has been endorsed by Congressman Barney Frank, Congressman Jim McGovern, Sheriff Guy Glodis, State Senator Richard Moore, State Rep. Jennifer Callahan, State Rep. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Panel poised to OK state action on banks Oct 19, 2009
The community banks were worried about examinations, and that s why we compromised, appropriately, on the examinations, said Representative Barney Frank, a Democrat from Massachusetts and the committee chairman. They have political clout. (Boston Globe)
Fallen soldiers mom goes to Washington Oct 17, 2009
Barney Frank, D-Mass. introduced a bill, H.R. 761, that would allow parents of eligible deceased service members to be interred in national cemeteries. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Frank: Gay rights activists should be more like NRA, AARP' Oct 16, 2009
Barney Frank (D-Mass. on Thursday repeated his tough call to gay marriage activists: Focus your efforts on lobbying Congress if you want to be effective. (TheHill.com)
Gladys Knight and The (Senate) Pips Oct 16, 2009
A member of a key congressional committee, Capuano corralled endorsements from colleagues Barney Frank and James McGovern. He worked to create an office of congressional ethics and increase international aid to troubled countries. (Boston Globe)
House panel votes to regulate derivatives Oct 16, 2009
There will be no more hidden trades where we don t know the price, said Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank ... There will be no more hidden trades where we don t know the price, said Representative Barney Frank, the Massachusetts Democrat who chairs the panel. (Boston Globe)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Forged letters went unreported Oct 15, 2009
Barney Frank, an openly gay member of Congress, says he'd rather see gay rights supporters lobbying their elected officials than marching in Washington this weekend, calling the demonstration "a waste of time at best.". Frank said in an interview with The Associated Press that he considers such demonstrations to be "an emotional release" that does little to pressure Congress. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Senate hopefuls try for edge in face-off Oct 13, 2009
It s going to take a little while for people to decide, said Nancy Korman, a neighbor and a former chairwoman of US Representative Barney Frank s finance committee. I haven t decided yet. (Boston Globe)
Gay-rights advocates march in D.C. Oct 12, 2009
Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat, called the march "an emotional release" but a waste of time. He told the Associated Press that lobbying lawmakers and senators directly is more effective. (Florida Today)
Gay rights marchers in DC: 'We won't back down' Oct 12, 2009
Updated Oct 11, 2009 - 22:45:04 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Gay March On Washington Oct 12, 2009
Barney Frank, an openly gay member of Congress, said the. marchers should be lobbying their lawmakers. (FOX19.com, OH)
No comments posted. Oct 12, 2009
Sign in to the E-Edition. Monday, October 12, 2009. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Frank: D.C. gay rights march misses mark Oct 11, 2009
Barney Frank, D-Mass ... Barney Frank, the first openly gay member of Congress, says he'd rather see gay rights supporters lobbying their elected officials than marching in Washington this weekend, calling the demonstration "a waste of time at best.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bill proposed to allow Mansfield mom to be buried with soldier son Oct 10, 2009
Barney Frank, D-Mass. who in turn contacted the local office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to ask, on Anderson s behalf, if an exception could be made since Shea had no spouse or children. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Action sought on bank reform bill Oct 10, 2009
Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning shot on Thursday to big banks: Start playing nice or Congress will make your life even more difficult ... Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning shot on Thursday to big banks: Start playing nice or. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Mr Geithner, Wall Street is on Line 1 (again) Oct 9, 2009
Barney Frank, the lawmaker leading the effort to approve Geithner's overhaul of the financial system. Geithner's contacts with Blankfein alone outnumber his contacts with Sen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Frank pushes early start for credit law Oct 9, 2009
Barney Frank asserts that lenders have abused a grace period by using the time to increase credit card rates ... WASHINGTON - Representative Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning yesterday to big banks: Start playing nice or Congress will make your life even more difficult. (Boston Globe)
Frank warns he may fast-track credit card bill Oct 9, 2009
Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning shot Thursday to big banks: Start playing nice or Congress will make your life even harder ... Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning shot Thursday to big banks: Start playing nice or Congress will make your life even harder. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Wells Fargo raises credit card rates Oct 8, 2009
That s one day before the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank, wants curbs on rates and fees under a new US credit card law to take effect. He plans a hearing today on moving up the date to Dec. 1, from February, to head off increases by card issuers. (Boston Globe)
Easton receiving funds to hire back firefighters Oct 8, 2009
I am very pleased that the people of Fall River and New Bedford will be benefiting in a very direct way from this allocation by Governor Patrick of significant funding to put firefighters back on the street in both cities, said Congressman Barney Frank. I have only one regret that we couldn t allocate more money directly through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act because we couldn t get the votes of three Republican Senators; the final amount was $25 billion less for states than it was... (Easton Journal, MA)
Bank of America to keep rates steady Oct 7, 2009
Congressman Barney Frank has slated a hearing for tomorrow on a bill that would impose new credit card rules on Dec. 1, instead of in February ... The bank offered the pledge in a letter to House Financial Services Committee chairman Barney Frank, who called a hearing tomorrow on a bill that would move up the effective date for the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act. (Boston Globe)
What makes Coakley run Oct 7, 2009
Capuano notes that US Representative Barney Frank, who chairs the Financial Services panel, has been the House s leading figure on those issues, but says I believe I have been a very valuable lieutenant. Perhaps realizing that that description is more notable for its candor than its grandeur, Capuano adds: If you think somebody of my seniority can be the general, you will never get anything done in Congress. (Boston Globe)
Weisberg’s biography of Barney Frank sometimes too affectionate Oct 4, 2009
Weisberg s biography of Barney Frank sometimes too affectionate - The Boston Globe ... A sometimes too affectionate portrait of the brilliant yet darkly complex Barney Frank ... The biography shows how Barney Frank, by turns brilliant, witty or cranky, may be a victim of oversimplification. (Boston Globe)
Author Weisberg’s Frank approach Oct 2, 2009
Barney Frank (left) with author Stuart Weisberg in an undated photo from Weisberg s book on the Massachusetts congressman ... Barney Frank: The Story of America s Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman is author Stuart Weisberg s first book and one of the longest pieces he has attempted since college term papers ... When you re doing a biography on Barney Frank, it s that intellect plus his sharp wit. (Boston Globe)
Dems Debate Shielding Banks From State Laws Oct 1, 2009
Barney Frank, lenders would have to answer to both state and federal regulators. A new Consumer Financial Protection Agency, or CFPA, would set the federal standard but states would be free to impose tougher rules. (Newsmax)
Tables turn for ACORN Sep 30, 2009
Barney Frank, a longtime ACORN champion, has been scurrying to clarify his disapproval of the organization. Congress has voted to halt most of that funding; the Census Bureau and the IRS have cut ties with the group; the departments of Housing and Urban Development and Treasury have opened investigations. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Read the Cost of Freedom recap Sep 30, 2009
If you like the review of how to do this, on Friday Barney Frank said he'll back Ron Paul's investigation of the Federal Reserve and how they spend their money. We got to get our arms around this spending but it's not what Obama is doing. (Fox News)
Read the 'JER' transcript Sep 30, 2009
POLLOCK: Yeah, kudos to Barney Frank, the Massachusetts Congressman, who has been a long-time supporter of ACORN, the community activist organization that President Obama worked with in the 1990's, and which has long been dogged by allegations of the abetting of voter fraud and other kinds of corruption ... Now, apparently, Barney Frank has decided now finally enough is enough, or at least that the ACORN organization shouldn't be getting anymore government grants. (Fox News)
A sprint, not a marathon Sep 25, 2009
Representative Barney Frank s appearance at the pugnacious Michael Capuano s announcement was designed to send a signal to the liberal activists who turn out for special elections. Of course, Frank is not the one running. (Boston Globe)
Credit card rules might debut earlier Sep 25, 2009
Companies should be required to comply by Dec. 1 because they have used a nine-month preparation period to squeeze money out of consumers, said the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank. President Obama signed legislation requiring card companies to apply payments to balances with the highest interest rates first and prohibiting universal default, the practice of raising rates on existing balances based on late payments to another lender. (Boston Globe)
Bill Clinton to headline fundraiser for NH Dems Sep 25, 2009
Concord Monitor Online - AP Headlines. The news you need now. (Concord Monitor)
Geithner supports consumer protection-lite Sep 24, 2009
Barney Frank that would narrow the purview of the new consumer watchdog. His remarks all but guarantee that lawmakers will move ahead with financial reform legislation less ambitious than the plan that President Barack Obama outlined in June. (MSNBC -- Business)
IRS puts an end to ACORN affiliation Sep 24, 2009
Representative Barney Frank, a Newton Democrat, also urged the Obama administration yesterday to withhold any additional funding at least until there is very firm evidence that the abuses of which ACORN members have been guilty have not only ceased, but that procedures are in place to prevent them from happening again. I do not believe that ACORN s response has been adequate for an organization that has received public funding, Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said in a... (Boston Globe)
Plan limits reach of new consumer protection oversight Sep 24, 2009
Barney Frank that would narrow the purview of the new consumer watchdog. His remarks all but guarantee that lawmakers will move ahead with financial reform legislation less ambitious than the plan that President Obama outlined in June. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Talking Points Sep 24, 2009
Congressman John Conyers and Barney Frank are calling for Congress to investigate ACORN and the actions of the two private citizens who exposed the organization. That is the subject of this evening's "Talking Points Memo.". (Fox News)
Barney Frank Pushes Fed Gay Rights Bill Sep 24, 2009
Barney Frank and Wisconsin Rep. Tammy Baldwin, both Democrats, told a House panel Wednesday that it's time to extend federal anti-discrimination laws to sexual orientation. (Newsmax)
Joan Hertzmark; Brookline organizer propelled many Democrats Sep 23, 2009
Joan was the original grass-roots activist, recalled Representative Barney Frank, Democrat of Newton, another close ally and beneficiary of Ms. Hertzmark s organizing prowess. She was a one-woman Internet. (Boston Globe)
Financial overhaul islosing momentum Sep 23, 2009
Barney Frank and Sen. Christopher Dodd, who head the congressional committees overseeing the effort to tighten regulations on banks and other financial institutions. (MSNBC -- Business)
Pawlenty shows signs of a presidential run Sep 23, 2009
Representative Barney Frank became a YouTube star last month with his putdown of a woman who accused him of supporting a Nazi health care policy. Monday night, his media star rose a little higher with an appearance on Jay Leno s new primetime comedy show. (Boston Globe)
Health fight has other bills sidelined Sep 21, 2009
Representative Barney Frank, a Newton Democrat who is chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said that he was planning to go ahead with a major overhaul of financial regulations. The health care debate is not in any way stopping me from going forward with the bill, he said. (Boston Globe)
Dodd Plan for Single U.S. Bank Regulator May Spark Fight with Frank, Obama Sep 21, 2009
Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Senate Banking Committee Chairman s plan for a single bank regulator may set up a fight with House colleague Barney Frank and the Obama administration and might slow the overhaul of financial rules. Dodd, leading efforts to rewrite regulations, will suggest combining the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency into one agency, the senators office said yesterday. (Bloomberg -- US)
Capuano begins bid saying record best mirrors Kennedy’s Sep 19, 2009
He was introduced at his Boston press conference by US Representative Barney Frank and showed no hesitancy in calling out his opponents as more conservative. No other candidate has a record that more closely mirrors Ted Kennedy s positions on the most critical issues facing our nation and our state, Capuano said, citing his stands on the Iraq war, health care, the economy, and various other issues. (Boston Globe)
