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Bernanke's Confirmation Hearing Scheduled
Nov 20th, 2009 - New York Times
Ben S. Bernanke has finally been scheduled for a confirmation hearing for a second four-year term as Federal Reserve chairman. The Senate Banking Committee will question him on Dec...Senator Vows to Block Removal of Fed's Audit Shield
Nov 20th, 2009 - Bloomberg
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- A U.S. senator said he would seek toblock any legislation containing a measure to remove the FederalReserve’s shield from congressional audits of the central bank’sinterest-rate decisions.House Panel Votes to Advance Paul Plan on Fed Audits
Nov 19th, 2009 - Bloomberg
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- A U.S. House committee advanced aproposal to remove a three-decade ban on congressional audits ofFederal Reserve interest-rate decisions, a measure backed by alawmaker who has called for the abolition of the central bank.
Geithner to Congress: Overhaul is Urgent
Nov 19th, 2009 - CBS News
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is pushing Congress to move quickly in overhauling the nation's badly flawed financial rules, which he says is essential for the health of the economy.
Geithner Gives Urgency to Financial Reform
Nov 19th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON -- Congress must move quickly to create a "safer, more stable financial system," Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday, as lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill pressed forward with legislative efforts.



