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Rep. Barney Frank speaks to reporters outside the U.S. Capitol
WAP98121807 - 18 NOVEMBER 1998 - WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: Rep. Barney Frank, D-MA, speaks to reporters outside the U.S. Capitol, December 18, on the eve of a full vote on impeachment. iw/Ian Wagreich UPI

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“ The suggestion that we're going to get to a unilateral bank regulator -- something equivalent to the Financial Services Authority -- is simply wrong, ”
Frank opposed to single banking regulator
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“ We've been working with (former Federal Reserve Chairman) Paul (Volcker) for most of the year, so I wasn't surprised ”
Frank in Davos says bank reform is coming
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“ The administration is totally committed to this and has been from the beginning, ”
Frank: Ban on gays to face repeal in 2010
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“ It's not that young members of the military who face death, who face the destruction their comrades, they're not the ones who are upset by this, ”
House passes 'don't ask, don't tell' bill
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“ I am disappointed at the pace of this program. The best lobbyists we have for getting bankruptcy legislation passed are the servicers who are not doing a very good job of getting mortgages modified, ”
Frank considers cramdown law
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