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Dodd: Protecting consumers is top priority

Jun. 18, 2009
The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee says protecting consumers should be a top priority when overhauling the regulatory framework that governs banks and other financial institutions. Sen. Christopher Dodd says people are hurting and angry from the...
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Dodd disappointed with financial bailout

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. auto industry provided more information to show it deserves taxpayer support than financial companies have, U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., said.
Senate seeks fast bailout watchdog choice

Senate seeks fast bailout watchdog choice

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. senators say they hope to have a strong watchdog in place quickly for the Treasury Department's $700 billion bailout program.
Sen. Dodd chastises bailout beneficiaries

Sen. Dodd chastises bailout beneficiaries

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., ripped the beneficiaries of the $700 billion U.S. economic bailout, warning against cavalier action in the midst of the crisis.
Dodd says his mortgages were standard

Dodd says his mortgages were standard

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, D-Conn., says he did not receive special treatment from Countrywide Financial in obtaining nearly $780,000 in mortgages in 2003.

Housing bill passed by U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, July 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate used a rare weekend session Saturday to pass a landmark housing bill meant to mitigate the ongoing mortgage crisis.

Dodd to release loan information

HARTFORD, Conn., July 25 (UPI) -- Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd said he plans to give additional details about his home loans amid accusations he received special treatment as a Senate member.

Lawmakers push mortgage assistance bills

WASHINGTON, April 5 (UPI) -- Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd has vowed to push legislation to help struggling U.S. homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Dodd: Reform good but homeowners need aid

WASHINGTON, March 31 (UPI) -- Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., says financial oversight reform is necessary but the idea behind the reform is faulty.

Dodd vows crackdown on high lending fees

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- The new chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee said Tuesday he would crack down on "outrageous" credit-card fees lenders charge minorities.

Dodd may run for president

HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., told the Hartford Courant Thursday he can both run for president and head the powerful Senate Banking Committee.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch