Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Politics Blogs -> PR Watch
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense
Find a Local Lawyer
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402
Politics
: PR WatchSenate Bank Reform Bill One Vote Short
By Mary Bottari

The fate of the Wall Street reform bill is up in the air after the death of Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia. The bill is a single confirmed vote short of the 60 votes needed to get past a threatened filibuster by Senate Republicans. From day one, the Bankster team has supported the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and that is still one of the strongest pieces of the bill. It is a great time to send off the last emails to Senators telling them to put a new cop on the block in the form of a CFPB.
Tell Us What You Think of the Bill
We want to hear from you about what you think of the bill and what grade you would give it if you were a kindergarten teacher grading Congress on its performance. Conceptually, the bill breaks down into three main parts.
Full post as published by PR Watch on July 08, 2010 (boomark / email).
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
TEA-21 - Plus Law 105-178
Federal Transportation Equity Act of 2005
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
Evergreen
Wachovia, Settle Securities Allegations over Ultra Short Opportunities Fund
Texas, USA
alleging the Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform Act of 2003 violates several provisions of the Constitution.
Phone Bill Reduction
Qwest agrees to $16 million settlement in overcharging lawsuit.
Chevy Chase Bank
lawsuit claims the bank is in violation of the Truth in Lending Act
Bank Transaction
City Bank president Mike Liner agrees to pay $25,000 fine for assisting in a cash deposit.
Bank Scandal
Swiss bank pays Parmalat $30 million bankruptcy settlement.

Senate Banking Committee Votes Financial Reform Bill to Senate
One Vote Short; Senate Fails to Proceed With Federal Energy Bill
Credit Card Reform Bill Passes U.S. Senate Vote
Senate Passes Regulatory Reform Legislation
Compromise on Reform Bill Lifts Bank Stocks
Dodd Financial Reform Bill Approved in Committee








