Obama continues to push health care reform in Washington
Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-CT, looks on as U.S. President Barack Obama pushes for health care reform during a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on July 15, 2009. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
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WASHINGTON, May 12 (UPI) -- U.S. senators approved an amendment to keep supervision of small banks at the Federal Reserve, voting 90-9 Wednesday to maintain its status as bank regulator.
WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate Wednesday voted 93-5 in favor of an amendment aimed at preventing future taxpayer bailouts of big banks and investment firms.
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EAST HADDAM, Conn., Jan. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., announced his retirement from the U.S. Senate Wednesday after five terms.
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