Senator Christopher Dodd (l) and Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE)

WAP2001021325 - 13 FEBRUARY 2001 - WASHINGTON, D. C. USA: Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) enjoy a brief conversation during a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill, February 13,2001. rw/Ricardo Watson UPI

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Dodd says he'll try to shape auto bailout

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., said he believes Congress may be able to fashion a bailout plan for U.S. automakers based on what he heard Thursday.

Senate response to auto bailout cool

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Senate approval of a new bailout package for U.S. automakers appeared unlikely, even after Detroit's top executives personally pleaded for help, senators said.

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.

Waxman sets Fannie, Freddie hearings

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Reid: Congress will stay in session

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Congress will stay in session "as long as it takes" to hammer out a bailout for U.S. financial markets, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Friday.

Lawmakers agree on bailout deal principles

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Congressional members responsible for crafting the $700 billion Wall Street bailout said Thursday they reached agreement on principles of the rescue.

GOP, Dems don't like bailout bill as is

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., Monday joined the list of congressional Republicans who oppose the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street investment firms.

Senate considers housing package

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U.S. Senate to probe Countrywide loans

WASHINGTON, June 18 (UPI) -- Two influential U.S. senators have denied knowledge they were receiving special gifts when Countrywide Financial gave them breaks on their mortgages.

Senate leaders agree on mortgage aid bill

WASHINGTON, May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate finance committee leaders said they had reached an agreement on a bill to provide about $500 million in help for troubled U.S. mortgage holders.