Sunday on 'MTP' Nov 21, 2009
Meet the Press- msnbc. Sunday mornings on NBC. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Health Bill Hoax ... Nov 21, 2009
Reid and Chris Dodd: Giving the illusion of fiscal responsibility. Reform: Only a Bernie Madoff could believe the Senate's health care bill will extend coverage to 31 million Americans while cutting deficits by $127 billion over 10 years. (Investors Business Daily)
Health Care: How Obama is Shoring Up Senate Support Nov 20, 2009
Senate majority leader Harry Reid, second from right with Senators Chris Dodd, left; Debbie Stabenow, second from left; and Dick Durbin, right speaks to the media about the Democratic health care bill on Nov. 18, 2009 Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP. MORE. (Time.com)
Sec. Geithner defends his job, blames economic woes on Bush administration Nov 20, 2009
Frank, Maxine Watters, Chris Dodd and others all took 6 figure contributions from PACS representing the likes of Fannie and Freddie and even when 8 senate republicans addressed the committee in 2007 about arising problems, the Dems basically told them to sit down and shut up. so this "economic crisis" is not the fault of BUSH.. (TheHill.com)
Senate candidate walks across Connecticut Nov 20, 2009
They're not going to support the public option on health care or clamp down on financial services," said Alpert. Alpert points out that the poll says that Dodd is incompetent, dishonest and untrustworthy, and out of touch. The poll actually asks: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Chris Dodd is handling his job as United States Senator. " Fifty-four percent of all respondents disapproved. More than a quarter of all registered Democrats disapproved. Alpert says this means that respondents... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Editorial: Democrats and Republicans share ethics woes Nov 20, 2009
Indeed, such an investigation would shine the light on all the potentially embarrassing details of loans given to, among others, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, Senate budget guru Kent Conrad and the head of the House committee looking into the matter, Edolphus Towns, who has insisted he received no special favors. Thus, Towns held off for weeks on calls from Republicans to issue subpoenas and get some answers. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
They were wrong about Medicare, too Nov 20, 2009
If you want blame look at your buddies Barney Frank and Chris Dodd. Everybody HAD to have a house under tehem regardless of whether they could pay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Click to read:14 Percent of U.S. Homeowners In Peril Nov 20, 2009
Just for you idiot americans to understand this line that I am posting from the PBS" Documentry the "Warning" an interview of the former "CFTC" chair woman "brooksely born" So we're the losers. Who were the winners? I think the profits made by the over-the-counter derivatives dealers, by our largest banks and investment banks, were the upside of this. And that was shortsighted. It was short-term benefit for a few major institutions at the expense of all the people who have lost their jobs, who... (CBS News)
US at a crossroads Nov 20, 2009
Obama, Bernanke, Senate majority leader Harry Reid, Senate banking committee chairman Chris Dodd, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House financial services committee chairman Barney Frank. These are not names that are trusted to make wise choices over expedient ones. (Asia Times Online)
Cut through credit card 'gobbledygook' Nov 20, 2009
"Americans deserve to receive clear and accurate information, to be protected from hidden fees and abusive terms, and to know that the financial products that they're being offered are safe," said Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Connecticut. Those drafting the legislation say this agency would simplify contracts, requiring plain English writing and stripping away incomprehensible disclosures. (CNN)
Senate Girds for Historic Debate on Health Bill Nov 19, 2009
Historic debate on health care overhaul awaits Senate as Reid unveils $849 billion bill. By ERICA WERNER Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON November 19, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Senate Hears Need for Bank Overdraft Controls Nov 19, 2009
Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn. has introduced legislation that would allow consumers to "opt-in" for overdraft protection on ATM and debit card transactions when they open an account. (Newsmax)
Public tuning out health care talks? Nov 19, 2009
Americans paying attention to health care debate. Part of complete coverage on Share this on. (CNN)
Senate unveils historic $849B health reform measure Nov 19, 2009
Senate girds for historic debate on health bill. Web Web Search by YAHOO. (The Palm Beach Post)
Senate Hears Calls for Regulation of Overdraft PracticesSen. Dodd calls for a limit on overdraft fees per month and year. Nov 18, 2009
Senate Hears Calls for Regulation of Overdraft Practices - ABC News. Senate Hears Calls for Regulation of Overdraft Practices. (ABC News -- Business)
Finance bill in Senate has zero support from GOP Nov 18, 2009
Nov. 18, 2009 12:00 AM Associated Press. WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans said Tuesday that there is no support within the GOP for the financial-overhaul plan outlined last week by Democrats, putting on shaky ground a top priority for President Barack Obama. (AZCentral -- News)
McConnell: Dem Financial Bill Could Kill Investment Nov 18, 2009
The bill by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd would extend government oversight of financial institutions and empower regulators to dismantle failing firms that threaten the broader economy. Democrats hold a majority in the Senate, although some of their more conservative members might be tempted to side with Republicans if they think the proposal could hurt the financial industry. (Newsmax)
GOP Leader Urges Caligiuri To Switch From U.S. Senate Race To Congressional Race Nov 18, 2009
"Clearly, we need to get rid of Chris Dodd, and we need to get rid of , too, especially after his health care vote last week. I think his views are out of line with the district. [Murphy] may be listening, but then he's not doing what they tell him to do. It's the proverbial in one ear and out the other.". Murphy has touted his willingness to meet with voters even when constituents expressed strong displeasure with the Democrat-written health care bill, as they have in a number of public... (FOX61, CT)
Obama domestic agenda largely a one-party effort Nov 17, 2009
Democratic Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut brought no Republican colleagues with him last week as he unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul financial regulations - an issue that normally is more bipartisan. Representative Barney Frank, a Newton Democrat and chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said the administration is not anticipating GOP support in the House for the financial services overhaul bill there. (Boston Globe)
Warner: Questions on individual mandate are 'spurious' Nov 16, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. Warner: Questions on individual mandate are 'spurious. (TheHill.com)
McConnell: Conservative split in Republican races 'no threat at all' Nov 16, 2009
"; Charles Lemos starts the day with a long enterprise post detailing the role Christian groups play in advocating for reform in the climate change debate. "Their (our) efforts matter not only because the environment is an important progressive cause, but also because, like labor and women's rights groups, the interfaith movement is poised to become an integral part of the progressive coalition," he writes. Below, Lemos offers his take on a new poll that shows Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) might be... (TheHill.com)
Letter: Bribe charges raise eyebrows Nov 15, 2009
Examples: Tim Geithner, Tom Daschle, Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Dennis Hastert, and others. We all saw how the feds slammed Geithner (Remember. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
No Paid Sick Days? Swine Flu Goes to Work Nov 15, 2009
States Consider Paid Sick Leave Mandates For Swine Flu - ABC News. Swine Flu: With No Paid Sick Leave, Workers Won't Stay Home. (ABC News)
Reid ad says he's 'America's most powerful senator' Nov 15, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009. Reid ad says he's 'America's most powerful senator. (TheHill.com)
New Polls Show Weak Dems Nov 14, 2009
Next year is shaping up to be a disastrous election year for Democrats. More new polling data released just yesterday suggests an electorate fed up with corrupt politicians, the government takeover of health care, double-digit unemployment and the imposition of hope and change with a radical left bent. (Human Events Online)
Phony Fixes for the Wall Street Mess Nov 14, 2009
The latest came Tuesday from Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd -- a 1,136-page plan for bureaucratic "reform," plus new bureaucracy. We'd get a "Consumer Financial Protection Agency" to police things like mortgages. (The American Conservative)
Meet the Press Nov 14, 2009
Sunday mornings on NBC. Since then, every man who has occupied the Oval Office has appeared on the program. (MSNBC -- Politics)
NY Fed president: Crisis can teach finance system Nov 14, 2009
The 1,136-page bill, released by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, would represent a significant shift in power in federal oversight of the U.S. market ... The 1,136-page bill, released by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, would represent a significant shift in power in federal oversight of the U.S. market. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
RedState Morning Briefing Nov 14, 2009
The latest Quinnipiac poll of Connecticut voters is out, and while it is (standard disclaimer) only one poll, it shows bad news for Chris Dodd, good news for his strongest challenger, Rob Simmons, and bad news for President Obama s health care plan. The poll shows Dodd with a favorable/unfavorable rating of -15 (38-53) among men and -25 (34-59) among Independents, and a re-elect number of -24 (34-58) among men and -32 (30-62) among Independents, the latter mirroring the showing of Jon Corzine... (Human Events Online)
Dallas mayor considers Senate bid Nov 14, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009. By Aaron Blake - 11/13/09 01:53 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
New Fed rule to end overdraft fees for the majority of Americans Nov 13, 2009
The idea first gained political momentum after Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn ... Chris Dodd is a moron and should be put as far away from banking regulation as possible. (TheHill.com)
New Poll Shows Dismal Numbers for Dodd Nov 13, 2009
In truth, we have a hard time believing Chris Dodd has done anything but strengthen his political position based on his well-publicized and heroic work on health care reform, tightening our country s financial regulations and protecting consumers coverage that contrasts starkly with the Jerry Springer-like atmosphere of the Republican Senate primary, Flanagan said. We re not taking this poll particularly seriously, and Chris Dodd will continue to do his job every single day on behalf of the... (Roll Call)
Dodd, At It Again Nov 13, 2009
Chris Dodd's proposed overhaul would replace the Federal Reserve with a "super regulator" to oversee the banking and financial industries ... CONT.IE MAC. WHEN BUSH CAME IN HE SAW THAT FNNIE IE WERE HEDED FOR TROUBLE CONGRESS TO REIN THEM IN BUT HE HE WAS BUTTING BARNEY FRANK, CHRIS DODD E WATERS, OBAMA WHO WERE ALL ON THE TAKE BY FREDDIE CEO FRANKLIN RAINES, FRIEND OF OBAMA. THESE ARE THE SAME PEOPLE WHO CREATED THE PROBLEM WHO SAY HE INHERITED IT FROM BUSH WHEN THEY ALL CREATED THE ECONMY TO... (Investors Business Daily)
RUBEN NAVARRETTE JR.: Joe Lieberman's lonely stand Nov 13, 2009
Lamont had campaigned with the support of many of Lieberman's former Democrat colleagues, including Chris Dodd, John Kerry and Harry Reid. It was obviously a miscalculation on their part. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The Senate's Big Cloture Vote Nov 13, 2009
Other Democrats asking for another term next year come from safer states --Chris Dodd in Connecticut, Kristen Gillibrand in New York and Ron Wyden in Oregon, for example-- but when waves build and roll out, even relatively safe seats get washed away. Vice President Joe Biden has to be concerned that the seat he thought he left for his son Beau will fall instead to Republican Congressman Mike Castle, and Democrats in Illinois have to worry that their open seat will be lost as well as the voter's... (Townhall.com)
Read Hannity's America Nov 13, 2009
Tuesday was a big day for Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd. Countrywide's favorite senator unveiled a 1,136-page financial reform bill. (Fox News)
Fed comes up short Nov 13, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009. The Federal Reserve has taken a small step toward stopping banks from gouging customers with overdraft fees on their debit cards, but it should have been much bolder. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Senators Debate Requiring Sick Leave for Flu Nov 12, 2009
A bill proposed by Democratic Senator Chris Dodd would require U.S. employers to provide paid sick leave, helping workers like Rosado and hopefully slowing the spread of swine flu. "When I don't get paid, it wreaks havoc on our family budget," Rosado, an education assistant from Groton, Connecticut, told a Senate subcommittee hearing on Tuesday. (Newsmax)
Fort Hood: Obama's Wake-Up Call? Nov 12, 2009
Most of his Democratic presidential opponents -- including Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, John Edwards, etc. -- supported the war. (Townhall.com)
Senate bill would strip Fed, create 3 agencies Nov 12, 2009
The 1,136-page bill, released by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, would represent a significant shift in power in federal oversight of the U.S. 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. (Honolulu Advertiser)
More shots available, but still hard to find Nov 12, 2009
Senator Chris Dodd said the measure would help slow the spread of H1N1 and increase productivity. Copyright 2009 Reuters. (MSNBC -- Health)
Viewpoints: Bankers' defense of bonuses drowned out roars of outrage Nov 12, 2009
No sooner had Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd announced his plan to overhaul financial regulation Tuesday than compensation experts declared it toothless. The banks and their lobbyists wheedled concession after concession out of Washington and knocked down proposed inhibition after inhibition. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS Nov 12, 2009
" To Nancy wrote on Nov 19, 2008 4:32 AM:" You must be from East coast where we have such people as Barney Frank, Chris Dodd and Chapp Ted Kennedy or West coast where you have Nancy Pelousie and Read. These sterling personalities certainly have not done good for our nation. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Dodd takes on the Fed Nov 11, 2009
Chris Dodd to overhaul the US financial regulatory system ... Chris Dodd to overhaul the US financial regulatory system ... CHRIS DODD Regulatory overhaul. (New York Post -- News)
New AIG CEO Ready to Walk Nov 11, 2009
Chris Dodd, Democratic chairman of the Senate Banking Committee has unveiled plans to " of nearly all of its power to oversee banks," writes the Washington Post and leave it to focus on interest rate (monetary) policy. His ideas is to create a ", a powerful council of regulators to monitor systemic risks to the economy and a Consumer Financial Protection Agency to write and enforce rules on products such as mortgages and credit cards," adds the WSJ. While the new proposals would give the White... (Slate)
Stop It With The Corporate Shenanigans Nov 11, 2009
Chris Dodd Tuesday, maintains much of that vision. But if it follows the trajectory the House bill has traveled, it wont stay that way. (Slate)
Dodd Bill Would Cut Federal Reserve Powers Nov 11, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn. left, and Sen. (CBS News -- Politics)
Dodd Unveils Sweeping Financial Reform Bill Nov 11, 2009
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn. unveiled a first draft of sweeping financial reform legislation on Tuesday and extended an olive branch to his Republican colleagues who have criticized components of the measure. (Roll Call)
Senate wants banking overhaul Nov 11, 2009
The proposal led by Senate banking committee chairman Chris Dodd of Connecticut is more far-reaching than separate bank overhaul proposals from the U.S. House and the Obama administration. It would create a single federal bank regulator, although it would not end the dual-charter system that allows for state-chartered, state-regulated banks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Read the 'JER' transcript Nov 10, 2009
May run against Chris Dodd again ... Is the party going to be able to unite against somebody like Chris Dodd, who is very, very vulnerable. (Fox News)
Constitutional Ignorance Reigns Supreme on Capitol Hill Nov 10, 2009
You want to trust a crowd who can t find fault with Charlie Rangel, Chris Dodd and the like. Not me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Financial Regulation: Way Easier Than Health-Care Nov 9, 2009
Chris Dodd, the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, will unveil the third version of financial system reform as early as Tuesday. Dodd, who faces a , told his staff that the proposal put forward by the administration didn't take into account the possibilities opened up by the enormous financial crisis of the last year. (Time.com)
2010 elections: Democratic fears, GOP hopes Nov 9, 2009
Blanche Lincoln in Arkansas, a state John McCain won last fall; Chris Dodd in Connecticut, hampered by a mortgage controversy; Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania, the party-switching former Republican; and Barbara Boxer in California, a frequent GOP target. Democrats want to pick up seats left open by retiring GOP senators in Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hampshire, and Ohio. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Doubling Down on Defeat Nov 9, 2009
Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) unveils his version a new regulatory scheme for financial companies next week and is working on securing Senate floor time for after Thanksgiving. Dodd s bill may merge several of the existing regulators into one agency, and is expected to fold the Fed s existing bank regulatory powers into the new bureaucracy. (Human Events Online)
Firms sneak vaccines away Nov 9, 2009
Democratic Senator Chris Dodd, from Connecticut, said he was "stunned.". "It is shocking to think that private firms would be prioritized ahead of hospitals when the vaccine supply cannot meet the demand," he wrote in a letter to US Secretary of Health Kathleen Sebelius. (iAfrica.com)
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)
Wall Street giants get swine flu vaccine Nov 7, 2009
Chris Dodd of Connecticut said Thursday. "Wall Street banks have already taken so much from us. They've taken trillions of our tax dollars. They've taken away people's homes who are struggling to pay the bills," union official John VanDeventer wrote on the Web site of the 2 million-member Service Employees International Union. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Key Senator to Unveil Dramatic Financial Regulatory Reform Plan Nov 7, 2009
Dodd to Propose Bank Oversight Legislation - ABC News. Chistopher Dodd, Key Senator, to Unveil Regulatory Reform Plan. (ABC News)
Lawmakers look at combining banking regulators Nov 7, 2009
However, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn. is seeking to create a consolidated bank regulator by combining all federal bank regulators, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., into one entity. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Make no mistake: He's running Nov 6, 2009
Both Joe Biden (who announces he is running every time he appears on television) and Chris Dodd (who declared on the "Imus in the Morning" radio show last week) have spent more than three decades in Congress. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (who is expected to join the race) was first elected to Congress in 1982 and later served in the Clinton cabinet as secretary of energy and as U.N. ambassador. (Salon)
House votes to accelerate credit card rules Nov 5, 2009
The proposal was a nod to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, who has proposed an immediate freeze on interest rates and fees on existing balances until February. But a vote on either measure in the Senate was considered highly unlikely because of lingering concerns by many senators that the bill could restrict credit when Americans need it most. (MSNBC -- Business)
A Growing Sense of Unease Nov 4, 2009
But even to mention her name is to sow doubt; the speaker of the House may be the least trusted politician in the country, not counting household epithets like Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Harry Reid and, well, name your own unfavorite member of that all-too-familiar crew. "We are about to deliver on the promise of making affordable, quality health care available for all Americans," says Speaker Pelosi, who always speaks in talking points, joining Tinkertoy phrases till they add up to a press... (Townhall.com)
Election Complaint Filed Against Ex-Wrestling Exec Nov 3, 2009
Chris Dodd next year. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
WWE's Linda McMahon Seeks GOP Nod For Sen. Chris Dodd's Seat Nov 3, 2009
Chris Dodd's Seat - WTIC ... Chris Dodd has lost his way and our trust ... "Rob Simmons remains focused on his campaign and the need to replace Chris Dodd with someone who will make the people of Connecticut proud of their senator again and he's honored by the broad support he is receiving from every corner of the state.". (FOX61, CT)
Plouffe: Campaign didnt focus on history Nov 3, 2009
Meet the Press- msnbc. Sunday mornings on NBC. (MSNBC -- Race)
