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Dodd Proposes Financial Reform Legislation

Nov. 10, 2009
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd is circulating legislation that would give the government sweeping new powers to prevent another economic collapse, including the ability to dismantle failing institutions and increased oversight of lenders to consumers.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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

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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