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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010</title>
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  <updated>2011-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Tackling Unfunded Pensions; Raising Taxes And Watching The Economy ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-01:/commentary/10336638</id>
    <updated>2011-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2011/01/02/tackling-unfunded-pensions-raising-taxes-and-watching-the-economy-shrink/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gerald Celente, 12.29.2010; The Fed&amp;#39;s $20 Trillion Bailout/Payoff ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10320333</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2011/01/01/gerald-celente-12-29-2010-the-feds-20-trillion-bailoutpayoff/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sales Portal &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Are Third Party Membership Clubs a ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10300504</id>
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... &#8220;club&#8221; programs and introduce new proposed legislation that would allow &#8220;overreach expansion of FTC powers&#8221;, e.g., current consumer legislation that has been passed in regard to data pass and the proposed amendment of S. 3217, etc. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salesportal.com/blog/?p=48&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 12.27.2010; America&amp;#39;s Civil Rights History | Logistics ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10272261</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/12/28/glenn-beck-12-27-2010-americas-civil-rights-history/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reform without silencing minority | TheGazette</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-26:/commentary/10272260</id>
    <updated>2010-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TheGazette </name>
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And if you look at the list, you see a lot of things like S.3217, a single bill, counting for several of those 91 (S.3217 counts for 7 of the 91, HR.3590 counts for 6&#8230;). So if this is where the &#8220;91&#8243; comes from, a lot of people are being ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thegazette.com/2010/12/28/reform-without-silencing-minority/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#8220;Children Are To Become The Objects Of Experimentation ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-26:/commentary/10255814</id>
    <updated>2010-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/12/27/children-are-to-become-the-objects-of-experimentation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mickey White - Americanist: Senator Bob Corker Voted Poorly</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-24:/commentary/10204430</id>
    <updated>2010-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mickey White - Americanist </name>
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During consideration of the financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217), Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) offered an amendment to audit the Federal Reserve. The Senate rejected the Vitter amendment on May 11, 2010 by a vote of 37-62 (Roll Call ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mickeywhite.blogspot.com/2010/12/senator-bob-corker-voted-poorly.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Desert Beacon: The Record Says It All</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-22:/commentary/10179989</id>
    <updated>2010-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 3217 addressed these issues. Yet, the fund managers, investment branches of bank holding companies, and hedge funds fought any and all attempts to restrain their activities and monitor the value of their &amp;quot;creative&amp;quot; derivatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2010/12/record-says-it-all.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 510 Passes The Senate (Again) | Logistics Monster</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10204431</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/12/20/s-510-passes-the-senate-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Totally Free Streaming Movies</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-17:/commentary/10216660</id>
    <updated>2010-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Banking regulation, CBO&amp;#39;s cost estimate of Senate bill (S. 3217) &#183; Banking regulation, Senate Banking Committee Unemployment Compensation, Pay-As-You-Go estimate from CBO for H.R.6419. Related articles: United States &amp;gt; National News Tax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://robin.coastalplainstexas.com/1292684416/Companion.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10044228</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LLRX.com - Legal and Technology Articles... </name>
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3739 to S. 3217 from Cong. Rec. 04/29/2010 - S. 3217 as base amendment (1566 p.) for Senate Floor action (Amendment No. 3739) 04/22/2010 - 05/20/2010 - Senate floor consideration of S. 3217; see Actions &amp;amp; Links to Cong. Rec. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.llrx.com/features/doddfrank.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Box Turtle Bulletin &#187; Reid Calls Snap Vote on DADT; His Failure ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2010/12/09/28393" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-08:/commentary/10044229</id>
    <updated>2010-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Box Turtle Bulletin </name>
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This happened back in May on the financial reform bill, S.3217. Cloture was filed, rejected, and reconsideration failed. Cloture was filed, rejected, and reconsideration was then waived as part of an agreement, and eventually the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2010/12/09/28393&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 12.06.2010 &#8211; 12.10.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/12/11/glenn-beck-monday-12-06-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/10075943</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/12/11/glenn-beck-monday-12-06-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Janet Napolitano Enlists Wal-Mart To Watch You | Logistics Monster</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/10012992</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/12/06/janet-napolitano-enlists-wal-mart-to-watch-you/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Statement on Fiscal Commission Proposal | U.S. States ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/12/02/mba-statement-on-fiscal-commission-proposal-ID011724.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 11.29.2010 &#8211; 12.03.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-28:/commentary/10101513</id>
    <updated>2010-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/12/11/glenn-beck-11-29-2010-12-03-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 510; A Roadmap To The UN&amp;#39;s Codex Alimentarius | Logistics Monster</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-28:/commentary/9939230</id>
    <updated>2010-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/29/s-510-a-roadmap-to-the-uns-codex-alimentarius/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Urgent call for action, last chance to defeat S 510 Food Safety ...</title>
    <link href="http://drleonardcoldwell.com/2010/11/29/urgent-call-for-action-last-chance-to-defeat-s-510-food-safety-modernization-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-28:/commentary/9895280</id>
    <updated>2010-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Dr. Leonard Coldwell </name>
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... H.R.2749 - S.510 - The fake Food Safety Bill, H.R.3394 - The Freedom of Health Speech Ac, H.R.3395 - the Health Freedom Act Freedom of Health Speech and Conscience Amendment, H.R.4173 - S.3217 - the Wall Street &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drleonardcoldwell.com/2010/11/29/urgent-call-for-action-last-chance-to-defeat-s-510-food-safety-modernization-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glass Steagall Act Reinstatement 2010 | buynovafedasotyt blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-25:/commentary/10031418</id>
    <updated>2010-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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On Thursday, May 6, 2010, McCain, Cantwell, Feingold, Kaufman and Harkin introduced the Glass-Steagall reinstatement as an Amendment to the S. 3217, &#8230;. Glass-Steagall Act. The Glass-Steagall Act, which barred banks that took deposits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buynovafedasotyt.blog.com/2010/11/27/glass-steagall-act-reinstatement-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Peek Inside Kate Spade&amp;#39;s New York Home | boomstyles.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-24:/commentary/9877045</id>
    <updated>2010-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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In the case of the Wall Street reform bill, H.R. 4173, we&amp;#39;ve got a bill originally passed in the House, which text the Senate replaced by substituting the text of its own bill, S. 3217. The Senate (after amending S. 3217 during its own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://boomstyles.com/peek-inside-kate-spade%E2%80%99s-new-york-home&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Votes For Cloture On S. 510 | Logistics Monster</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-16:/commentary/9805875</id>
    <updated>2010-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/17/senate-votes-for-cloture-on-s-510/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate To Vote Cloture on S.510, (HHS &amp;amp; FDA Food Control Bill) On ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/15/senate-to-vote-cloture-on-s-510-hhs-fda-food-control-bill-on-wed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9784456</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/15/senate-to-vote-cloture-on-s-510-hhs-fda-food-control-bill-on-wed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Harkin, Other Dems Back Indexed Annuity Amendment, And Other S ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-14:/commentary/9757382</id>
    <updated>2010-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Thomas Harkin has offered an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring Financial Stability Act bill, that would give states and territories explicit authority to regulate indexed annuities. The amendment, SA 3920, would define indexed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insurancearticlesinfo.com/harkin-other-dems-back-indexed-annuity-amendment-and-other-s-3217-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AYFKM? New Round Of Aid To Palestinian Authority Brings Total To ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-10:/commentary/9743081</id>
    <updated>2010-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/11/ayfkm-new-round-of-aid-to-palestinian-authority-brings-total-to-225-million/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA And Others Call For Coordinated Effort to Improve RESPA/TILA ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/11/11/mba-and-others-call-for-coordinated-effort-to-improve-respatila-disclosures-for-borrowers-ID011419.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-10:/commentary/9686423</id>
    <updated>2010-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/11/11/mba-and-others-call-for-coordinated-effort-to-improve-respatila-disclosures-for-borrowers-ID011419.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Sends Letter to Federal Financial Regulators on Risk Retention ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/11/10/mba-sends-letter-to-federal-financial-regulators-on-risk-retention-ID08165.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9729640</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/11/10/mba-sends-letter-to-federal-financial-regulators-on-risk-retention-ID08165.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Institute for Policy Studies Pushing For Obama Executive Orders ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/09/institute-for-policy-studies-pushing-for-obama-executive-orders/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9701609</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/09/institute-for-policy-studies-pushing-for-obama-executive-orders/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 11.10.2010: The PuppetMaster, George Soros (Part 2 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/10/glenn-beck-11-10-2010-the-puppetmaster-george-soros-part-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9671159</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/10/glenn-beck-11-10-2010-the-puppetmaster-george-soros-part-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is Health Freedom a Dead Duck in the Lame Duck Senate? : Dr ...</title>
    <link href="http://drleonardcoldwell.com/2010/11/10/is-health-freedom-a-dead-duck-in-the-lame-duck-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9670788</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dr. Leonard Coldwell </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... H.R.2749 - S.510 - The fake Food Safety Bill, H.R.3394 - The Freedom of Health Speech Ac, H.R.3395 - the Health Freedom Act Freedom of Health Speech and Conscience Amendment, H.R.4173 - S.3217 - the Wall Street &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drleonardcoldwell.com/2010/11/10/is-health-freedom-a-dead-duck-in-the-lame-duck-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MBA Sends Letter to Federal Financial Regulators on Risk Retention ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/11/10/mba-sends-letter-to-federal-financial-regulators-on-risk-retention-ID011396.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9670781</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/11/10/mba-sends-letter-to-federal-financial-regulators-on-risk-retention-ID011396.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>America Keeps An Eye On The GOP | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/09/america-keeps-an-eye-on-the-gop/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-08:/commentary/9660253</id>
    <updated>2010-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/09/america-keeps-an-eye-on-the-gop/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 11.8.2010: The Puppetmaster, Part 1 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/08/glenn-beck-11-8-2010-the-puppetmaster-part-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9659252</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/08/glenn-beck-11-8-2010-the-puppetmaster-part-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Russia Wants Say In Fed&amp;#39;s Moves | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/08/russia-wants-say-in-feds-moves/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-07:/commentary/9656423</id>
    <updated>2010-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/08/russia-wants-say-in-feds-moves/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul is right: why HASN&amp;#39;T the Federal Reserve ever been ...</title>
    <link href="http://hillbuzz.org/2010/11/06/ron-paul-is-right-why-hasnt-the-federal-reserve-ever-been-audited/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-05:/commentary/9655874</id>
    <updated>2010-11-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HillBuzz.org </name>
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Here&amp;#39;s the Audit the Fed Bill and vote that I still have the info on: &#8220;Vitter Ammendement to Audit the Fed&#8221;, ammend. no.3760 to S. 3217 (Restoring Financial Stability Act of 2010) It was back in May (5/11/10). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hillbuzz.org/2010/11/06/ron-paul-is-right-why-hasnt-the-federal-reserve-ever-been-audited/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tea Party Core Beliefs: &amp;#39;Gun Rights&amp;#39; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/04/tea-party-core-beliefs-gun-rights/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-04:/commentary/9655913</id>
    <updated>2010-11-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/04/tea-party-core-beliefs-gun-rights/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Aspartame information &#8211; Autism : Dr. Leonard Coldwell</title>
    <link href="http://drleonardcoldwell.com/2010/11/05/aspartame-information-autism/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-04:/commentary/9623092</id>
    <updated>2010-11-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dr. Leonard Coldwell </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... H.R.2749 - S.510 - The fake Food Safety Bill, H.R.3394 - The Freedom of Health Speech Ac, H.R.3395 - the Health Freedom Act Freedom of Health Speech and Conscience Amendment, H.R.4173 - S.3217 - the Wall Street &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://drleonardcoldwell.com/2010/11/05/aspartame-information-autism/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rush Limbaugh Report: New Alabama congressman: Richard Shelby</title>
    <link href="http://rushlimbaughreport.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-alabama-congressman-richard-shelby.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-03:/commentary/9601360</id>
    <updated>2010-11-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rush Limbaugh Report </name>
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Richard Shelby voted to block three amendments to regulate banks, including an amendment #3812 to S. 3217,to cap ATM fees at $0.50 per transaction, and also to bar banks who borrowed tax payer money through TARP funds to use those funds ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rushlimbaughreport.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-alabama-congressman-richard-shelby.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Donald Trump Goes &amp;#39;On The Record&amp;#39;, 11.3.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/04/donald-trump-goes-on-the-record-11-3-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-03:/commentary/9596445</id>
    <updated>2010-11-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/04/donald-trump-goes-on-the-record-11-3-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>June 2010 - Wolters Kluwer Law &amp;amp; Business | CCH</title>
    <link href="http://business.cch.com/updates/bankingfinance/june2010.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/10031419</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banking and Finance Update </name>
    </author>
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The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (H.R. 4173, as amended to include the text of S. 3217) would institute far-reaching reforms, including the creation of an independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau housed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.cch.com/updates/bankingfinance/june2010.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Charles Krauthammer: &#8220;Obama Agenda Is Dead&#8221; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/03/charles-krauthammer-obama-agenda-is-dead/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9587233</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/03/charles-krauthammer-obama-agenda-is-dead/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MSM Antics: &amp;#39;Where Did Obama Go Wrong?&amp;#39; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/msm-antics-where-did-obama-go-wrong/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9579797</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/msm-antics-where-did-obama-go-wrong/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Marco Rubio Victory Speech, 11.2.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/marco-rubio-victory-speech-11-2-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9579288</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/marco-rubio-victory-speech-11-2-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Allen West Victory Speech, 11.2.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/allen-west-victory-speech-11-2-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-02:/commentary/9579235</id>
    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/allen-west-victory-speech-11-2-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Looks To Be An Intentional War On Small Business And The ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/what-looks-to-be-an-intentional-war-on-small-business-and-the-middle-class/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9572826</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/what-looks-to-be-an-intentional-war-on-small-business-and-the-middle-class/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Catherine Austin Fitts; &amp;#39;The Looting Of America&amp;#39; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/catherine-austin-fitts-the-looting-of-america/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9571545</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/02/catherine-austin-fitts-the-looting-of-america/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Paging Martha Stewart To The White House | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/01/paging-martha-stewart-to-the-white-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9566209</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/01/paging-martha-stewart-to-the-white-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>John Boehner Election Eve Speech, Ohio, 11.1.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/01/john-boehner-election-eve-speech-ohio-11-1-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-01:/commentary/9565741</id>
    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/11/01/john-boehner-election-eve-speech-ohio-11-1-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;End Of Liberty&amp;#39; (Full Movie) | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/31/end-of-liberty-full-movie/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-31:/commentary/9555824</id>
    <updated>2010-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/31/end-of-liberty-full-movie/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Halloween!!!! | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/30/happy-halloween/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-30:/commentary/9547126</id>
    <updated>2010-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/30/happy-halloween/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;American Hero&amp;#39; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/29/american-hero/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-28:/commentary/9526455</id>
    <updated>2010-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/29/american-hero/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.llsdc.org/Dodd-Frank-Act-Leg-Hist/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9565744</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Librarians' Society of Washington,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
04/22/2010 - 05/20/2010 - Senate floor consideration of S. 3217; see Actions &amp;amp; Links to Cong. Rec. 04/29/2010 - S. 3217 as base amendment (1566 p.) for Senate Floor action (Amendment No. 3739) 04/15/2010 - S. 3217 as introduced/reported ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.llsdc.org/Dodd-Frank-Act-Leg-Hist/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vanguard Blogger Is Democratic Donor :: The Future of Capitalism</title>
    <link href="http://www.futureofcapitalism.com/2010/10/vanguard-blogger-is-democratic-donor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9538141</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Future of Capitalism :: Writings </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. OTC derivatives trading. Legislation and regulations affecting the mutual fund industry. Proposals relating to money market funds. Issues relating to market structure matters ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.futureofcapitalism.com/2010/10/vanguard-blogger-is-democratic-donor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>REPOST &#8211; Capping Interchange Fees Is Not In Your Best Interest ...</title>
    <link href="http://ostricheconomics.com/2010/10/28/capping-interchange-fees-is-not-in-your-best-interest/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9526456</id>
    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OSTRICH economics </name>
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Senator Durbin&amp;#39;s amendment to S. 3217, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010,&#8221; limits interchange fees and mandates that they are proportionate to the charges incurred. Interchange fees, also known as &#8220;swipe fees,&#8221; are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ostricheconomics.com/2010/10/28/capping-interchange-fees-is-not-in-your-best-interest/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>There Are No Coincidences When It Comes To Voter Fraud | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/27/there-are-no-coincidences-when-it-comes-to-voter-fraud/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-26:/commentary/9601499</id>
    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/27/there-are-no-coincidences-when-it-comes-to-voter-fraud/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.llsdc.org/dodd-frank-act-leg-hist/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-26:/commentary/9547128</id>
    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Librarians' Society of Washington,... </name>
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04/22/2010 - 05/20/2010 - Senate floor consideration of S. 3217; see Actions &amp;amp; Links to Cong. Rec. 04/29/2010 - S. 3217 as base amendment (1566 p.) for Senate Floor action (Amendment No. 3739) 04/15/2010 - S. 3217 as introduced/reported ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.llsdc.org/dodd-frank-act-leg-hist/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 10.26.2010: Into The Lion&amp;#39;s Den | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/26/glenn-beck-10-26-2010-into-the-lions-den/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-26:/commentary/9506408</id>
    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/26/glenn-beck-10-26-2010-into-the-lions-den/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 10.25.2010: The Progressive Umbrella &amp;amp; The Crime Of ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/25/glenn-beck-10-25-2010-the-progressive-umbrella-the-crime-of-the-century/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-24:/commentary/9490622</id>
    <updated>2010-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/25/glenn-beck-10-25-2010-the-progressive-umbrella-the-crime-of-the-century/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul: &#8220;Government Destroys Wealth&#8221; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/24/ron-paul-government-destroys-wealth/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9476724</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/24/ron-paul-government-destroys-wealth/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Big Government Party&amp;#39;s &#8220;March Of Tyranny&#8221; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/24/the-big-government-partys-march-of-tyranny/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9476350</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/24/the-big-government-partys-march-of-tyranny/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pence: &#8220;No Compromise&#8221; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/23/pence-no-compromise/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9471059</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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I went to the actual amended bill (Amendment No. 3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/23/pence-no-compromise/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Mexican Invasion and Occupation: Who Pays? ANOTHER FORM OF ...</title>
    <link href="http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2010/10/dems-sabotage-our-borders-endlessly.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-17:/commentary/9378870</id>
    <updated>2010-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Mexican Invasion and Occupation: Who... </name>
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As FAIR reported last week, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) introduced an amendment to the financial regulation bill (S. 3217) that would require the completion of 700 miles of double-layer physical fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border within ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2010/10/dems-sabotage-our-borders-endlessly.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#8220;End Of Liberty&#8221; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/16/end-of-liberty/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-15:/commentary/9378871</id>
    <updated>2010-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/16/end-of-liberty/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>And Why Is This Guy Not In Jail? | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/16/and-why-is-this-guy-not-in-jail/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-15:/commentary/9361063</id>
    <updated>2010-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/16/and-why-is-this-guy-not-in-jail/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is it fair that some will pay less for insurance? | Dental Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://www.insurancedental.tk/is-it-fair-that-some-will-pay-less-for-insurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-14:/commentary/9361064</id>
    <updated>2010-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dental Insurance </name>
    </author>
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S. 3217, a Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as now created would umpire consumer monetary products or services as good as use providers. This obscure denunciation could reprove any one who buys or sells something upon ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insurancedental.tk/is-it-fair-that-some-will-pay-less-for-insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Real Basis Of American Eugenics | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/15/the-real-basis-of-american-eugenics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-14:/commentary/9354000</id>
    <updated>2010-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/15/the-real-basis-of-american-eugenics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ron Paul At Virginia Tea Party (Full Speech, 10.11.2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/13/ron-paul-at-virginia-tea-party-full-speech-10-11-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-13:/commentary/9347010</id>
    <updated>2010-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/13/ron-paul-at-virginia-tea-party-full-speech-10-11-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 10.12.2010: The Rise of The Tea Party | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/12/glenn-beck-10-12-2010-the-rise-of-the-tea-party/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-11:/commentary/9339678</id>
    <updated>2010-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/12/glenn-beck-10-12-2010-the-rise-of-the-tea-party/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Recovery Summer (Video) | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/11/recovery-summer-video/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-10:/commentary/9323567</id>
    <updated>2010-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/11/recovery-summer-video/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tea Party Core Beliefs | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/08/tea-party-core-beliefs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-08:/commentary/9306766</id>
    <updated>2010-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/08/tea-party-core-beliefs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Got Real Vision? | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/07/got-real-vision/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-07:/commentary/9297625</id>
    <updated>2010-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/07/got-real-vision/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Balancing The Budget (When It Finally Is Written) | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/07/balancing-the-budget-when-it-finally-gets-written/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-06:/commentary/9287863</id>
    <updated>2010-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/07/balancing-the-budget-when-it-finally-gets-written/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama/Clinton 2012 Ticket? | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/05/obamaclinton-2012-ticket/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9280703</id>
    <updated>2010-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/05/obamaclinton-2012-ticket/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Next Step Toward Global Governance? The North American Union ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/05/the-next-step-toward-global-governance-the-north-american-union/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9272685</id>
    <updated>2010-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/05/the-next-step-toward-global-governance-the-north-american-union/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#8220;The Flag Of Islam Will Fly Over The White House&#8221; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/02/the-flag-of-islam-will-fly-over-the-white-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-01:/commentary/9256891</id>
    <updated>2010-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/02/the-flag-of-islam-will-fly-over-the-white-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Big Green = Global Governance | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/01/big-green-global-governance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-30:/commentary/9237246</id>
    <updated>2010-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/10/01/big-green-global-governance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 9.30.2010: Fact vs. Opinion, Part 2; CRIME, Inc ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/30/glenn-beck-9-30-2010-fact-vs-opinion-part-2-crime-inc/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9231929</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/30/glenn-beck-9-30-2010-fact-vs-opinion-part-2-crime-inc/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Adam Works For Us: History Of Economic Depression</title>
    <link href="http://www.adamworksforus.com/2010/09/history-of-economic-depression.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9231931</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Adam Works For Us </name>
    </author>
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We&amp;#39;ve seen bailouts for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, bailouts for the corrupt banking institutions, the AIG bailout and bonus scandal, now the credit unions are getting a bailout even though the financial reform bill, S. 3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adamworksforus.com/2010/09/history-of-economic-depression.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 9.28.2010; One Nation Working Together (Communists ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/29/glenn-beck-9-28-2010-one-nation-working-together-communists-marxists-socialists/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9224338</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/29/glenn-beck-9-28-2010-one-nation-working-together-communists-marxists-socialists/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Islamic Indoctrination During Wellesley School Field Trip To ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/24/islamic-indoctrination-during-wellesley-school-field-trip-to-mosque/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-24:/commentary/9204836</id>
    <updated>2010-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/24/islamic-indoctrination-during-wellesley-school-field-trip-to-mosque/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>In This Issue: September 2010 | Financial Aid</title>
    <link href="http://aidfinancial.net/2010/09/19/in-this-issue-september-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-18:/commentary/9784455</id>
    <updated>2010-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financial Aid </name>
    </author>
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In the Report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, &#1072;nd Urban Affairs t&#959; S.3217 (th&#1077; Report), &#1110;n discussing the family office exclusion, the Committee noted the history of the SEC?s exemption orders f&#959;r family offices, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aidfinancial.net/2010/09/19/in-this-issue-september-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fiorina Campaign Launches New Web Video, &#8220;Failure&#8221; | Carly Fiorina ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.carlyforca.com/2010/09/fiorina-campaign-launches-new-web-video-%E2%80%9Cfailure%E2%80%9D/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9287864</id>
    <updated>2010-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Carly Fiorina for California | CarlyForCA.com </name>
    </author>
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(S. 3217, Roll Call Vote #140: Rejected 43-56: R 41-0; D 2-54; I 0-2, 5/11/10, Boxer Voted Nay). &#8226; The CBO Has Estimated That The Fannie And Freddie Bailout Could Cost Taxpayers As Much As $389 Billion. &#8220;The Congressional Budget Office ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carlyforca.com/2010/09/fiorina-campaign-launches-new-web-video-%E2%80%9Cfailure%E2%80%9D/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>American Patriots Inspire Australian T.E.A. Party Movement ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/16/american-patriots-inspire-australian-t-e-a-party-movement/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9128985</id>
    <updated>2010-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/16/american-patriots-inspire-australian-t-e-a-party-movement/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial Reform Knocks on Family Office Door</title>
    <link href="http://registeredrep.com/securities_law/financial_reform_family_office_0915/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-14:/commentary/9147354</id>
    <updated>2010-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Registered Rep </name>
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In the Report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to S.3217 (the Report), in discussing the family office exclusion, the Committee noted the history of the SEC&amp;#39;s exemption orders for family offices, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://registeredrep.com/securities_law/financial_reform_family_office_0915/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Karl Rove on Christine O&amp;#39;Donnell&amp;#39;s Win (Updated #2) | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/15/karl-rove-on-christine-odonnells-win/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-14:/commentary/9143152</id>
    <updated>2010-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/15/karl-rove-on-christine-odonnells-win/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tito The Builder: &#8220;I Was Made In The U.S.A. (Full Transcript, 9.12 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/15/tito-the-builder-i-was-made-in-the-u-s-a-full-transcript-9-12-march/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-14:/commentary/9117901</id>
    <updated>2010-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I went to the actual amended bill (Amendment No. 3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/15/tito-the-builder-i-was-made-in-the-u-s-a-full-transcript-9-12-march/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Homeland Security To Establish Mirror Database With Privacy ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/14/homeland-security-to-establish-mirror-database-with-privacy-exception/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-14:/commentary/9117771</id>
    <updated>2010-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/14/homeland-security-to-establish-mirror-database-with-privacy-exception/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>And The Tea Party Tsunami Gathers More Power | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/14/and-the-tea-party-tsunami-gathers-more-power/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-13:/commentary/9117557</id>
    <updated>2010-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/14/and-the-tea-party-tsunami-gathers-more-power/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 9.14.2010: &#8220;Nudge&#8221;, Progressives, &amp;amp; Cass Sunstein ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/14/glenn-beck-9-14-2010-nudge-progressives-cass-sunstein/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-13:/commentary/9110689</id>
    <updated>2010-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/14/glenn-beck-9-14-2010-nudge-progressives-cass-sunstein/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Police Raids To S.510: The Battle Over Food Safety Begins ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/13/police-raids-to-s-510-the-battle-over-food-safety-begins/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-12:/commentary/9103253</id>
    <updated>2010-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/13/police-raids-to-s-510-the-battle-over-food-safety-begins/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Livestreaming 2nd Annual 9.12 March On The District Of Criminals ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/12/livestreaming-2nd-annual-9-12-march-on-the-district-of-criminals/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-11:/commentary/9099060</id>
    <updated>2010-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/12/livestreaming-2nd-annual-9-12-march-on-the-district-of-criminals/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FreedomWatch: 9.11, Tea Parties, Dollar Collapse, Stolen Liberties ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/11/freedomwatch-9-11-tea-parties-dollar-collapse-stolen-liberties-9-11-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-10:/commentary/9092917</id>
    <updated>2010-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/11/freedomwatch-9-11-tea-parties-dollar-collapse-stolen-liberties-9-11-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New narrative &#8211; S.3217, Vote 156 &#171; congresscloseup.com</title>
    <link href="http://congresscloseup.com/dev/?p=84" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-09:/commentary/9092918</id>
    <updated>2010-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>congresscloseup.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Several Democrats went against their own party and voted with Republicans to table the Democrat sponsored Dorgan amendment to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217). And across the aisle, Several members of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congresscloseup.com/dev/?p=84&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.3217, Vote 149 &#171; congresscloseup.com</title>
    <link href="http://congresscloseup.com/dev/?p=92" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-09:/commentary/9086574</id>
    <updated>2010-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>congresscloseup.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Several Republicans went against their own party and voted with Democrats to pass the Democrat sponsored Durbin amendment to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217). And across the aisle, Several Democrats went ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congresscloseup.com/dev/?p=92&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Massive Gas Main Explosion And Fires In San Bruno, CA | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/09/massive-gas-main-explosion-and-fires-in-san-bruno-ca/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-08:/commentary/9083688</id>
    <updated>2010-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/09/massive-gas-main-explosion-and-fires-in-san-bruno-ca/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Kelsey Grammer On RightNetwork | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/09/kelsey-grammer-on-rightnetwork/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-08:/commentary/9075706</id>
    <updated>2010-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/09/kelsey-grammer-on-rightnetwork/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sarah Endorses Christine O&amp;#39;Donnell Against RINO Mike Castle ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/09/sarah-endorses-christine-odonnell-against-rino-mike-castle/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-08:/commentary/9075695</id>
    <updated>2010-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/09/sarah-endorses-christine-odonnell-against-rino-mike-castle/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Noose Hiding In Plain Sight: The United Nations #1 | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/09/the-noose-hiding-in-plain-sight-the-united-nations-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-08:/commentary/9075629</id>
    <updated>2010-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/09/the-noose-hiding-in-plain-sight-the-united-nations-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, Crash Course Week: Revisionist History Of America (9.8 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/08/glenn-beck-crash-course-week-revisionist-history-of-america-9-8-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-07:/commentary/9070649</id>
    <updated>2010-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/08/glenn-beck-crash-course-week-revisionist-history-of-america-9-8-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>E*Trade Online Brokerage Account Review &#171; Finance Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.finance-insurance-loans.com/finance/cash/etrade-online-brokerage-account-review/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-07:/commentary/9068276</id>
    <updated>2010-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finance Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The financial reform bill being considered in the Senate is S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. The amendment that the newspaper referred to is S.Amdt. 3812, sponsored by [...] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.finance-insurance-loans.com/finance/cash/etrade-online-brokerage-account-review/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank Luntz: GOP Lead Increasing (Midterms) | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/07/frank-luntz-gop-lead-increasing-midterms/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-07:/commentary/9068025</id>
    <updated>2010-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/07/frank-luntz-gop-lead-increasing-midterms/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Multiple Detroit Homes In Flames | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/07/multiple-detroit-homes-in-flames/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-06:/commentary/9064117</id>
    <updated>2010-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/07/multiple-detroit-homes-in-flames/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, Crash Course Week: All The President&amp;#39;s Radicals (9.7 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/07/glenn-beck-crash-course-week-all-the-presidents-radicals-9-7-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-06:/commentary/9063903</id>
    <updated>2010-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/07/glenn-beck-crash-course-week-all-the-presidents-radicals-9-7-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, Crash Course Week: The Economy (9.6.2010) | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/06/glenn-beck-crash-course-week-the-economy-9-6-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-05:/commentary/9060922</id>
    <updated>2010-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/06/glenn-beck-crash-course-week-the-economy-9-6-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Litmus Test For Candidates | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/06/the-litmus-test-for-candidates/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-05:/commentary/9059157</id>
    <updated>2010-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/06/the-litmus-test-for-candidates/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gerald Celente Puts Nothing Past The Government, 9.5.2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/05/gerald-celente-puts-nothing-past-the-government-9-5-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-04:/commentary/9057033</id>
    <updated>2010-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/05/gerald-celente-puts-nothing-past-the-government-9-5-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FreedomWatch: The Empire Of America, 9.4.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/05/freedomwatch-the-empire-of-america-9-4-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-04:/commentary/9056366</id>
    <updated>2010-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/05/freedomwatch-the-empire-of-america-9-4-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>John Willoughby Answers &#8220;Why Should I Vote For You?&#8221; | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/04/john-willoughby-answers-why-should-i-vote-for-you/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-04:/commentary/9054466</id>
    <updated>2010-09-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/04/john-willoughby-answers-why-should-i-vote-for-you/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Noose Hiding In Plain Sight: Monsanto #1 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/04/the-noose-hiding-in-plain-sight-monsanto-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-03:/commentary/9054332</id>
    <updated>2010-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/04/the-noose-hiding-in-plain-sight-monsanto-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ron Wyden (D-OR) Tries To Have His Cake And Eat It Too | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/04/ron-wyden-d-or-tries-to-have-his-cake-and-eat-it-too/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-03:/commentary/9046737</id>
    <updated>2010-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/04/ron-wyden-d-or-tries-to-have-his-cake-and-eat-it-too/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank Luntz On The Economy, Politics, and MOMS: 8.31.2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/03/frank-luntz-on-the-economy-politics-and-moms-8-31-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-02:/commentary/9043141</id>
    <updated>2010-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/03/frank-luntz-on-the-economy-politics-and-moms-8-31-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>pResident Obama: &#8220;For However Long I Remain President Of The ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/02/president-obama-for-however-long-i-remain-president-of-the-united-states/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9036832</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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I went to the actual amended bill (Amendment No. 3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/02/president-obama-for-however-long-i-remain-president-of-the-united-states/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lloyd Marcus: Black Civil Rights Mafia Betrays Black America ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/02/lloyd-marcus-black-civil-rights-mafia-betrays-black-america/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9035524</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/02/lloyd-marcus-black-civil-rights-mafia-betrays-black-america/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>G. Edward Griffin Speaks To Ron Paul&amp;#39;s Requested Audit Of The US ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/02/g-edward-griffin-speaks-to-ron-pauls-requested-audit-of-the-us-gold-supply/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-01:/commentary/9031954</id>
    <updated>2010-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/02/g-edward-griffin-speaks-to-ron-pauls-requested-audit-of-the-us-gold-supply/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pat Condell: &#8220;Freedom Is My Religion&#8221; (Full Transcript ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/01/pat-condell-freedom-is-my-religion-full-transcript/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-31:/commentary/9029567</id>
    <updated>2010-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/09/01/pat-condell-freedom-is-my-religion-full-transcript/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Murkowski Concedes; Tea Party Runnin&amp;#39; Down A Dream! | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/31/murkowski-concedes-tea-party-runnin-down-a-dream/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-30:/commentary/9026181</id>
    <updated>2010-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/31/murkowski-concedes-tea-party-runnin-down-a-dream/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AYFKM? It&amp;#39;s NOT About The Birth Certificate or The Religion ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/31/ayfkm-its-not-about-the-birth-certificate-or-the-religion/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-30:/commentary/9022605</id>
    <updated>2010-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/31/ayfkm-its-not-about-the-birth-certificate-or-the-religion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alex Jones: &amp;#39;DoJ Puts Out Master Patriot Hit List&amp;#39; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/30/alex-jones-doj-puts-out-master-patriot-hit-list/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-30:/commentary/9022581</id>
    <updated>2010-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/30/alex-jones-doj-puts-out-master-patriot-hit-list/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 8.30.2010; &amp;#39;Get Behind The Shield Of God&amp;#39; | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/30/glenn-beck-8-30-2010-get-behind-the-shield-of-god/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-29:/commentary/9020565</id>
    <updated>2010-08-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/30/glenn-beck-8-30-2010-get-behind-the-shield-of-god/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fox News Sunday, 8.29.2010: Glenn Beck Restoring Honor Rally ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/29/fox-news-sunday-8-29-2010-glenn-beck-restoring-honor-rally/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-28:/commentary/9014459</id>
    <updated>2010-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/29/fox-news-sunday-8-29-2010-glenn-beck-restoring-honor-rally/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck: Livestreaming &amp;#39;Restoring Honor&amp;#39; Rally (8.28.2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/27/glenn-beck-livestreaming-restoring-honor-rally-8-28-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-27:/commentary/9007243</id>
    <updated>2010-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/27/glenn-beck-livestreaming-restoring-honor-rally-8-28-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AYFKM?: Ground Zero Victory Mosque Could Receive Public Financing ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/27/ayfkm-ground-zero-victory-mosque-could-receive-public-financing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-26:/commentary/9003975</id>
    <updated>2010-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/27/ayfkm-ground-zero-victory-mosque-could-receive-public-financing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Sovereign Versus Corporate Owned Moo | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/25/american-sovereign-versus-corporate-owned-moo/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-25:/commentary/8989548</id>
    <updated>2010-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/25/american-sovereign-versus-corporate-owned-moo/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thomas Sowell On Obama And America&amp;#39;s Collapse | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/22/thomas-sowell-on-obama-and-americas-collapse/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-22:/commentary/8973781</id>
    <updated>2010-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/22/thomas-sowell-on-obama-and-americas-collapse/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lt. Col. Allen West, 8.21.2010, Boca Raton Republicans Club Speech ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/22/lt-col-allen-west-8-21-2010-boca-raton-republicans-club-speech/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-22:/commentary/8973505</id>
    <updated>2010-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/22/lt-col-allen-west-8-21-2010-boca-raton-republicans-club-speech/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FDA&amp;#39;s Smear Campaign Against MMS Begins | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/16/fdas-smear-campaign-against-mms-begins/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-15:/commentary/8937746</id>
    <updated>2010-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/16/fdas-smear-campaign-against-mms-begins/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gerald Celente, 8.10.2010, And Russia Loading Iran Nuclear ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/15/gerald-celente-8-10-2010-and-russia-loading-iran-nuclear-facility-on-8-21-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-15:/commentary/8935031</id>
    <updated>2010-08-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/15/gerald-celente-8-10-2010-and-russia-loading-iran-nuclear-facility-on-8-21-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>King Barack and Queen Mishy&amp;#39;s High Season Is On The Rocks ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/13/king-barack-and-queen-mishys-high-season-is-on-the-rocks/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-12:/commentary/8921440</id>
    <updated>2010-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/13/king-barack-and-queen-mishys-high-season-is-on-the-rocks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lt. Col. Allen West Interview With Mark Levin, 8.11.2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/11/lt-col-allen-west-interview-with-mark-levin-8-11-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-10:/commentary/8910099</id>
    <updated>2010-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/11/lt-col-allen-west-interview-with-mark-levin-8-11-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Economic Legislation: Insurance and Financial Regulatory Reform in ...</title>
    <link href="http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/insurance-and-financial-regulatory.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-09:/commentary/8903201</id>
    <updated>2010-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Legislation </name>
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Legislation proposed by the Obama Administration, Representative Paul Kanjorski (H.R. 2609 as incorporated into H.R. 4173), and Senator Christopher Dodd (S. 3217), all contain slightly differing versions of such an office. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/insurance-and-financial-regulatory.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Insurance and Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=8449" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-09:/commentary/8903200</id>
    <updated>2010-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Penny Hill Press </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 4173 and S. 3217 also include narrower insurance reform language regarding surplus lines insurance and reinsurance similar to H.R. 2572/S. 1363, which had previously passed the House. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 4173 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=8449&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Matthew Simmons Slams BP Oil Coverup; Now Dead In Hot Tub ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/10/matthew-simmons-slams-bp-oil-coverup-now-dead-in-hot-tub/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-09:/commentary/8903199</id>
    <updated>2010-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/10/matthew-simmons-slams-bp-oil-coverup-now-dead-in-hot-tub/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DoJ Jumps On The Wealth Redistribution Bandwagon | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/08/doj-jumps-on-the-wealth-redistribution-bandwagon/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-07:/commentary/8883092</id>
    <updated>2010-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/08/doj-jumps-on-the-wealth-redistribution-bandwagon/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Economic Legislation: The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and ...</title>
    <link href="http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/dodd-frank-wall-street-reform-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-06:/commentary/8910100</id>
    <updated>2010-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Legislation </name>
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On May 20, 2010, the Senate passed H.R. 4173, after substituting the text of Senator Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), as amended. Following a conference committee, the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/dodd-frank-wall-street-reform-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 5741; Step Right Up, Charlie Rangel Has Your Chains For You ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/06/h-r-5741-step-right-up-charlie-rangel-has-your-chains-for-you/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8871037</id>
    <updated>2010-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/06/h-r-5741-step-right-up-charlie-rangel-has-your-chains-for-you/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 8.5.2010: The Progressives Are Using Cloward-Piven ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/06/glenn-beck-8-5-2010-the-progressives-are-using-cloward-piven/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8862194</id>
    <updated>2010-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/06/glenn-beck-8-5-2010-the-progressives-are-using-cloward-piven/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 8.4.2010: Two Sides Of The Same Coin (Progressivism ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/06/glenn-beck-8-4-2010-two-sides-of-the-same-coin-progressivism/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8862047</id>
    <updated>2010-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/06/glenn-beck-8-4-2010-two-sides-of-the-same-coin-progressivism/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>5 Republicans Cross The Line And Confirm Kagan | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/05/5-republicans-cross-the-line-and-confirm-kagan/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8858144</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/05/5-republicans-cross-the-line-and-confirm-kagan/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>You Are Invited! National Tea Party Tele-Townhall: 8.9.2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/04/you-are-invited-national-tea-party-tele-townhall-8-9-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8855787</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/04/you-are-invited-national-tea-party-tele-townhall-8-9-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tip The Monster | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/04/tip-the-monster/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8854941</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/04/tip-the-monster/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Securities and Exchange Commission Gets More Secretive Under FinReg</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/kSi-0kNC2Yg/2013-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission-Gets-More-Secretive-Under-FinReg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8851542</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress</name>
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...to include it in the financial reform bill and they complied. Both the original Senate version introduced in April 2010 (S.3217) and the original House version introduced in December 2009 (H.R.4173) contained versions of the language. In the Senate vers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/kSi-0kNC2Yg/2013-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission-Gets-More-Secretive-Under-FinReg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 8.2.2010; Students For A Democratic Society ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/03/glenn-beck-8-2-2010-students-for-a-democratic-society/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8847711</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/08/03/glenn-beck-8-2-2010-students-for-a-democratic-society/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AFSA HQ Newsletter &#8211; July 30th | AFSA Division 5</title>
    <link href="http://afsadivision5.org/2010/07/afsa-hq-newsletter-july-30th/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=afsa-hq-newsletter-july-30th" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-30:/commentary/8818045</id>
    <updated>2010-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AFSA Division 5 </name>
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President Obama recently signed a sweeping financial services reform bill (S.3217) containing the toughest set of regulations and consumer protections since the Great Depression. AFSA members would have likely experienced the following ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://afsadivision5.org/2010/07/afsa-hq-newsletter-july-30th/?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=afsa-hq-newsletter-july-30th&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AFSA HQ Newsletter &#8211; July 30th - AFSA Chapter 554</title>
    <link href="http://afsa554.org/2010/07/afsa-hq-newsletter-%E2%80%93-july-30th/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8985582</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AFSA Chapter 554 </name>
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President Obama recently signed a sweeping financial services reform bill (S.3217) containing the toughest set of regulations and consumer protections since the Great Depression. AFSA members would have likely experienced the following ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://afsa554.org/2010/07/afsa-hq-newsletter-%E2%80%93-july-30th/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Economic Legislation: Surplus Lines Insurance: Background and ...</title>
    <link href="http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/07/surplus-lines-insurance-background-and_29.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8798487</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Legislation </name>
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The Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) included nearly identical language as well. This legislation was reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on April 15, 2010, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/07/surplus-lines-insurance-background-and_29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=7696" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/8797073</id>
    <updated>2010-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Penny Hill Press </name>
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The Senatepassed bill on financial regulatory reform, S. 3217, did not have a comparable provision. House and Senate conferees on Wall Street reform approved a conference report, H.Rept. 111-517, which has a provision exempting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=7696&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 7.27.2010: Weather Underground Then And Now; The Plan ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/28/glenn-beck-7-27-2010-weather-underground-then-and-now-the-plan-part-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8797182</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/28/glenn-beck-7-27-2010-weather-underground-then-and-now-the-plan-part-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Glenn Beck, 7.28.2010: Weather Underground Then And Now; The Plan ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/28/glenn-beck-7-28-2010-weather-underground-then-and-now-the-plan-part-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792078</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/28/glenn-beck-7-28-2010-weather-underground-then-and-now-the-plan-part-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; Financial Reform Timeline</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/07/financial-reform-timeline/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8792077</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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2010 Financial Reform Passes Senate Floor Vote (S. 3217). June 25/26, 2010 House-Senate Conference approves Bill. June 29, 2010 House-Senate Conference reopens and closes Bill. June 30, 2010 Conference Committee Report Passes House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/07/financial-reform-timeline/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>United Kingdom, Finance and Banking, The Impact of the Dodd-Frank ...</title>
    <link href="http://financial-news-update.info/united-kingdom-finance-and-banking-the-impact-of-the-dodd-frank-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act-on-the-registration-obligations-of-private-fund-advisers-dechert-28072010-corp/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8791738</id>
    <updated>2010-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financial News Update </name>
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President Barack Obama signed into law on July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (S. 3217) (Act), a.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://financial-news-update.info/united-kingdom-finance-and-banking-the-impact-of-the-dodd-frank-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act-on-the-registration-obligations-of-private-fund-advisers-dechert-28072010-corp/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cfr.org/publication/22715/restoring_american_financial_stability_act_of_2010_s_3217.html?cid=rss-essentialdocuments-restoring_american_financial_s-072710" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/9647720</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CFR.org - Democracy and Human Rights </name>
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Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). Published 2010. This financial reform bill&amp;#39;s Senate and House versions were reconciled on June 25, 2010. Its name was changed to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cfr.org/publication/22715/restoring_american_financial_stability_act_of_2010_s_3217.html?cid=rss-essentialdocuments-restoring_american_financial_s-072710&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cfr.org/publication/22715/restoring_american_financial_stability_act_of_2010_s_3217.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8791488</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CFR.org - Americas </name>
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Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). Published 2010. This financial reform bill&amp;#39;s Senate and House versions were reconciled on June 25, 2010. Its name was changed to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cfr.org/publication/22715/restoring_american_financial_stability_act_of_2010_s_3217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Paul Ryan Takes Chris Matthews To The Mat On Deficit Reduction ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/26/17927/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8784196</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/26/17927/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 7.26.2010: The Left Has Angst About YOU! | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/26/glenn-beck-7-26-2010-the-left-has-angst-about-you/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8781655</id>
    <updated>2010-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/26/glenn-beck-7-26-2010-the-left-has-angst-about-you/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Approaching the Home Stretch: Senate Passes &amp;quot;Restoring American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexisnexis.com/Community/corpsec/blogs/corporateandsecuritiescommentary/archive/2010/07/26/approaching-the-home-stretch-senate-passes-quot-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010-quot.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8811534</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corporate &amp; Securities Law Community Emerging... </name>
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The Banking Committee bill was subsequently introduced as original measure S. 3217. Floor consideration began on April 28 and lasted over three weeks. 441 amendments were filed and 33 were adopted. Notably, Chairman Dodd and Senate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexisnexis.com/Community/corpsec/blogs/corporateandsecuritiescommentary/archive/2010/07/26/approaching-the-home-stretch-senate-passes-quot-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010-quot.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAN FREEDOM</title>
    <link href="http://www.barbaraespinosa.com/2010/07/dnc-democrats-distort-truth-reminder.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8777622</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AMERICAN FREEDOM </name>
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Obama-Dodd Bill Could Institutionalize Bailouts By Allowing A New Financial Oversight Council To Determine Which Companies Are &amp;quot;Too Big To Fail.&amp;quot; (Page 35, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act Of 2010, Introduced 4/15/10) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.barbaraespinosa.com/2010/07/dnc-democrats-distort-truth-reminder.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Freedom Watch, 7.25.2010: Glenn Beck, Assassinations, And Prairie ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/26/freedom-watch-7-25-2010-glenn-beck-assassinations-and-prairie-fire/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8775478</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/26/freedom-watch-7-25-2010-glenn-beck-assassinations-and-prairie-fire/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Can We Impeach Obama Yet?; Los Zetas Drug Traffickers Seize Texas ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/24/can-we-impeach-obama-yet-los-zetas-drug-traffickers-seize-texas-ranches/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-23:/commentary/8768101</id>
    <updated>2010-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/24/can-we-impeach-obama-yet-los-zetas-drug-traffickers-seize-texas-ranches/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gerald Celente on The Dodd/Frank Financial Reform Bill, 7.22.2010 ...</title>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/24/gerald-celente-on-the-doddfrank-financial-reform-bill-7-22-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/23/christine-odonnell-20000-votes-will-take-out-the-king-rino-mike-castle/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/23/allen-west-responds-to-how-will-you-heal-us/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8763486</id>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/23/glenn-beck-7-23-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/23/aft-tom-tancredo-calls-for-obamas-impeachment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8759897</id>
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WASHINGTON DC (LoanSafe.org) - The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (formerly HR 4173 and S. 3217) was signed into law on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/fdic-summary-on-the-dodd-frank-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/22/kyrsten-sinema-wants-to-further-the-pink-unicorn-agenda-with-better-messaging/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/07/22/foreclosure-task-force-hails-bill-signing-1-billion-in-funding-secured-to-help-stabilize-communities-nationwide-ID09580.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8752023</id>
    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In Senate Bill S.3217, which was sponsored by Senator Dodd of Connecticut, the focus is on accountability and transparency. Those two things were sorely lacking in the run-up to the crisis. None of the giants such as AIG or Morgan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.standard.net/topics/opinion/2010/07/22/financial-overhaul&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R. 4173 was passed by the House and reached the Senate (S.3217). The FTC routinely targets nutritional supplement companies for telling the truth about their products. Companies are often threatened for simply linking to published ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/07/grassroots-victory-for-dietary-supplements/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8748323</id>
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Senate Passes Wall Street Permanent Bailout Bill, It&amp;#39;s a Job Killer! from NoWorldSystem The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote, if it passes the House it will kill jobs by. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://militantlibertarian.org/2010/07/22/let-the-unintended-consequences-commence/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/21/john-boehner-tea-party-patriots-are-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/21/obamacare-more-tracking-information-for-the-government-tax-collector/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/20/first-oral-arguments-against-obamacare-heard-today-7-21-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In Senate Bill S.3217, which was sponsored by Senator Dodd of Connecticut, the focus is on accountability and transparency. Those two things were sorely lacking in the run-up to the crisis. None of the giants such as AIG or Morgan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.cagle.com/2010/07/20/the-financial-overhaul/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In Senate Bill S.3217, which was sponsored by Senator Dodd of Connecticut, the focus is on accountability and transparency. Those two things were sorely lacking in the run-up to the crisis. None of the giants such as AIG or Morgan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicallyillustrated.com/index.php?/news_page/d2/1595/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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They are now reconciling between the two houses H.R.4172 and S.3217 which even if fixed could seriously damage the financial state of banks and exchanges by adding heavy compliance costs damaging the American economy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://singing2thechoir.wordpress.com/2010/07/18/dems-enact-a-landslide-of-new-taxes-beginning-01-july-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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They are now reconciling between the two houses H.R.4172 and S.3217 which even if fixed could seriously damage the financial state of banks and exchanges by adding heavy compliance costs damaging the American economy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://grendelreport.posterous.com/dems-enact-a-landslide-of-new-taxes-beginning&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Read the entire S. 3217 bill at: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_... and the amendment: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_... But no one seems to care. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wellregulatedamericanmilitias.com/xn/detail/3567481:Comment:287203&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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They are now reconciling between the two houses H.R.4172 and S.3217 which even if fixed could seriously damage the financial state of banks and exchanges by adding heavy compliance costs damaging the American economy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/25477&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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May 20, 2010: The U.S. Senate passes Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217, the Senate version of H.R. 4173) to bring about far-reaching reforms. June 26, 2010: The House-Senate Conference Report is issued reconciling the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://financialreform.wolterskluwerlb.com/2010/07/historic-reform-of-us-financial-regulation-nearing-legislative-finish-line.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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So the Obama Administration chalks another one in the win column today with the passage of the S. 3217 /HR 4173 the Restoring American Financial...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mojowire.typepad.com/blog/2010/07/wall-street-reform-passes-senate-john-boehner-vows-repeal-vengeance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Senate Republicans successfully defeated four cloture motions on the bill, S. 3217, three to proceed to debate, and one to proceed to a final vote. But, if the American people did manage to hear about these filibusters, a good number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.getliberty.org/default.asp?Display=2456&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 &#171; Grab and Keel</title>
    <link href="http://roofingbird.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-14:/commentary/8704495</id>
    <updated>2010-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grab and Keel </name>
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The final bill up for Senate vote is entitled &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221;, and it&amp;#39;s identification is H.R. 4173, a House of Representatives designation. Text from the Senate bill S.3217 was inserted into H.R ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://roofingbird.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MA-Sen: Scott Brown is Not a RINO &#171; Pitbull Patriots</title>
    <link href="http://pitbullpatriots.com/2010/07/14/ma-sen-scott-brown-is-not-a-rino/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-13:/commentary/8713137</id>
    <updated>2010-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pitbull Patriots </name>
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Brown voted for the Gregg Amendment to S. 3217, prohibiting taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible state and local governments. Scott Brown has consistently supported Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn&amp;#39;s numerous attempts to pay for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pitbullpatriots.com/2010/07/14/ma-sen-scott-brown-is-not-a-rino/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cleveland Tea Party Patriots: Stop the Financial Regulation Bill</title>
    <link href="http://clevelandteapartypatriots.blogspot.com/2010/07/stop-financial-regulation-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-13:/commentary/8713136</id>
    <updated>2010-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cleveland Tea Party Patriots </name>
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Financial Regulation Bill, S.3217. This bill cements into place the &#8220;too-big-to-fail&#8221; corporations that leave taxpayers on the hook yet again. It does nothing to rein in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and it allows unelected &#8220;regulators&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandteapartypatriots.blogspot.com/2010/07/stop-financial-regulation-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gov. Bob McDonnell Turns Virginia Deficit Into Surplus | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/14/gov-bob-mcdonnell-turns-virginia-deficit-into-surplus/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-13:/commentary/8702656</id>
    <updated>2010-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/14/gov-bob-mcdonnell-turns-virginia-deficit-into-surplus/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jim Hamilton&amp;#39;s World of Securities Regulation</title>
    <link href="http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/historic-reform-of-us-financial.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-13:/commentary/8699677</id>
    <updated>2010-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation </name>
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May 20, 2010: The U.S. Senate passes Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217, the Senate version of H.R. 4173) to bring about far-reaching reforms. June 26, 2010: The House-Senate Conference Report is issued reconciling the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/historic-reform-of-us-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A New World Order Out of Chaos (News Page)</title>
    <link href="http://www.lambslain.com/2010/07/nationalizing-banks-and-businesses.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-13:/commentary/8696608</id>
    <updated>2010-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>A New World Order Out of Chaos (News Page) </name>
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LibertyCentral.org - Both houses of Congress recently passed Financial Reform Bills, H.R. 4173 (passed in the House on December 11), and S. 3217 (which the Senate approved as an amendment to H.R. 4173 on May 20). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lambslain.com/2010/07/nationalizing-banks-and-businesses.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Video:U.S. Senator Supports Obama Birth Certificate Lawsuit ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/videou-s-senator-support-obama-birth-certificate-lawsuit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8692903</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Impeach Obama Campaign </name>
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Vote NO on Financial Regulation S.3217. Vote NO on Disclosure Act S.3295. Vote NO on Forced Unionization S.3194 AKA S. Amdt. 4174 and SIGN the Discharge Petition to Repeal Health Care H.R. 4792 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/videou-s-senator-support-obama-birth-certificate-lawsuit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislative Vigilance: Legislative Update for July 13, 2010 Meeting</title>
    <link href="http://legislativevigilance.blogspot.com/2010/07/legislative-update-for-july-13-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8692902</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Legislative Vigilance </name>
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Financial &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; - H.R. 4173 and S. 3217. The House rejected a motion to reinsert Ron Paul&amp;#39;s H.R. 1207 Audit the Fed bill into the Financial &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; bill by a vote of 229-198. This vote is particularly despicable because H.R. 120&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legislativevigilance.blogspot.com/2010/07/legislative-update-for-july-13-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Call to Action on Pending Bills in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.uncoverage.net/2010/07/call-to-action-on-pending-bills-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8690091</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UNCOVERAGE.net </name>
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Financial Regulation bill, S.3217. This bill cements into place the &#8220;too big to fail&#8221; corporations that leave taxpayers on the hook yet again, over and over, and they do nothing to rein in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uncoverage.net/2010/07/call-to-action-on-pending-bills-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 4173: A National Underwriter Guide to the Dodd-Frank Wall ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/7/Pages/HR-4173-A-National-Underwriter-Guide-To-The-DoddFrank-Wall-Street-Reform-and-Consumer-Protection-Act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-11:/commentary/8706244</id>
    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
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Here is an updated version of a H.R. 4173 coverage guide that we ran in May, back in the prehistoric days when the Senate version of the bill was still called S. 3217. H.R. 4173 Conference Report. H.R. 4173 Conference Report: Primary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/7/Pages/HR-4173-A-National-Underwriter-Guide-To-The-DoddFrank-Wall-Street-Reform-and-Consumer-Protection-Act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Enzi slams big brother super agency | Health News</title>
    <link href="http://healthnew.org/2010/07/enzi-slams-big-brother-super-agency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-09:/commentary/8675390</id>
    <updated>2010-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health News </name>
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S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as currently written would regulate consumer financial products or services as well as service providers. This ambiguous language could penalize anyone who buys or sells ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthnew.org/2010/07/enzi-slams-big-brother-super-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jon McNaughton: &#8220;One Nation Under God&#8221; | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/09/jon-mcnaughton-one-nation-under-god/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-09:/commentary/8675196</id>
    <updated>2010-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/09/jon-mcnaughton-one-nation-under-god/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank Luntz On The 2010 Midterm Elections, 7.9.2010 | Logistics ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/09/frank-luntz-on-the-2010-midterm-elections-7-9-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-09:/commentary/8675011</id>
    <updated>2010-07-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/09/frank-luntz-on-the-2010-midterm-elections-7-9-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Effects of the Economic Crisis on Young People</title>
    <link href="http://consultingbyrpm.com/blog/2010/07/the-effects-of-the-economic-crisis-on-young-people.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8670912</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consulting by RPM || Free Advice Blog </name>
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The recent passage of the gargantuan &#8220;financial reform&#8221; legislation in Congress (H.R. 4173 / S. 3217) would essentially foist these standards as federal law upon all mortgage lenders &#8211; meaning that, had my wife and I waited to apply for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://consultingbyrpm.com/blog/2010/07/the-effects-of-the-economic-crisis-on-young-people.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Financial Reform Act and Executive Pay &#8212; The Harvard Law ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2010/07/09/the-financial-reform-act-and-executive-pay/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8667830</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate... </name>
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On May 20, 2010, the Senate, having passed its own version (S. 3217), re-designated its version H.R. 4173. This procedure provided the House and Senate conferees the Senate version as the basis for discussions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2010/07/09/the-financial-reform-act-and-executive-pay/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Economic Legislation: Surplus Lines Insurance: Background and ...</title>
    <link href="http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/07/surplus-lines-insurance-background-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8667638</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Legislation </name>
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The Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) included nearly identical language as well. This legislation was reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on April 15, 2010, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/07/surplus-lines-insurance-background-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ta Da Today: Financial Reform Bill</title>
    <link href="http://tada2day.blogspot.com/2010/07/financial-reform-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-07:/commentary/8661076</id>
    <updated>2010-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ta Da Today </name>
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Just like the Health Care Bill, the 2315 page Financial Reform Bill (S.3217) has little to do with financial reform. First of all, not knowing what&amp;#39;s in it, the House of Representatives voted for it in June. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tada2day.blogspot.com/2010/07/financial-reform-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Slides His Rationing Doctor Into Place (Congress Is Obsolete ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/07/obama-slides-his-rationing-doctor-into-place-congress-is-obsolete/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-06:/commentary/8670913</id>
    <updated>2010-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/07/obama-slides-his-rationing-doctor-into-place-congress-is-obsolete/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Enzi slams big brother super agency | Health news for World</title>
    <link href="http://healthnew.biz/2010/07/enzi-slams-big-brother-super-agency/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-06:/commentary/8655312</id>
    <updated>2010-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health news for World </name>
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S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as currently written would regulate consumer financial products or services as well as service providers. This ambiguous language could penalize anyone who buys or sells ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthnew.biz/2010/07/enzi-slams-big-brother-super-agency/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dr. Stan Monteith On The Genocide Being Committed Against ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/07/dr-stan-monteith-on-genocide-being-committed-against-americans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-06:/commentary/8652552</id>
    <updated>2010-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/07/dr-stan-monteith-on-genocide-being-committed-against-americans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Morgan Lewis Profiles the Potential Bureau of Consumer Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mfdf.com/forum_news_feed/article/morgan_lewis_profiles_the_potential_bureau_of_consumer_financial_protection/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-05:/commentary/8667831</id>
    <updated>2010-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MFDF Forum News Feed </name>
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... a client alert profiling the contours of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection contemplated in the Senate version of financial reform, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), and the House version, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mfdf.com/forum_news_feed/article/morgan_lewis_profiles_the_potential_bureau_of_consumer_financial_protection/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What&amp;#39;s Up Miami?: Senator Bill Nelson voted for the Restoring ...</title>
    <link href="http://whatsupmiami.blogspot.com/2010/07/senator-bill-nelson-voted-for-restoring.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-05:/commentary/8642588</id>
    <updated>2010-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>What's Up Miami? </name>
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The Senate recently passed S.3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. I voted for the bill because it imposes tough new capital and leverage requirements on banks, establishes an improved process for liquidating failed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whatsupmiami.blogspot.com/2010/07/senator-bill-nelson-voted-for-restoring.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stossel: What&amp;#39;s Great About America | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/05/stossel-whats-great-about-america/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-05:/commentary/8640666</id>
    <updated>2010-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/05/stossel-whats-great-about-america/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gerald Celente, 7.2.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/05/gerald-celente-7-2-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-04:/commentary/8634867</id>
    <updated>2010-07-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/07/05/gerald-celente-7-2-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Militant Libertarian &#187; USDA Reports Food Shortages: Wall Street ...</title>
    <link href="http://militantlibertarian.org/2010/07/02/usda-reports-food-shortages-wall-street-caught-off-guard-by-severity/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-01:/commentary/8623079</id>
    <updated>2010-07-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Militant Libertarian </name>
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Senate Passes Wall Street Permanent Bailout Bill, It&amp;#39;s a Job Killer! from NoWorldSystem The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote, if it passes the House it will kill jobs by. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://militantlibertarian.org/2010/07/02/usda-reports-food-shortages-wall-street-caught-off-guard-by-severity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Key Issues in Derivatives Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=5260" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-30:/commentary/8615329</id>
    <updated>2010-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Penny Hill Press </name>
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H.R. 4173, as passed by the House, and Title VII of the same bill, as amended with text from S. 3217 and passed by the Senate on May 20, 2010, provide exemptions from mandatory clearing for certain categories of market participants. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=5260&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gadsden Post: The Experts have spoken and the agree the Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://gadsdenpost.blogspot.com/2010/07/experts-have-spoken-and-agree-financial.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-30:/commentary/8611697</id>
    <updated>2010-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gadsden Post </name>
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There is still time to act I ask you to please contact your Senators and urge them to vote no on S.3217( http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SN03217:) The Dodd-Frank Financial Fiasco The bill all but guarantees bailouts as far ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gadsdenpost.blogspot.com/2010/07/experts-have-spoken-and-agree-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Money Masters | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/30/the-money-masters/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-30:/commentary/8608279</id>
    <updated>2010-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/30/the-money-masters/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>G. Edward Griffin: Leninism vs. Fabianism | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/30/g-edward-griffin-leninism-vs-fabianism/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8604578</id>
    <updated>2010-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/30/g-edward-griffin-leninism-vs-fabianism/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Glenn Beck, 6.29.2010: Leveling The Global Playing Field ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/30/glenn-beck-6-29-2010-leveling-the-global-playing-field/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8601842</id>
    <updated>2010-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/30/glenn-beck-6-29-2010-leveling-the-global-playing-field/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>In defense of hedge funds (The Deal Magazine)</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedeal.com/magazine/ID034910/community/in-defense-of-hedge-funds.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/10320332</id>
    <updated>2010-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Deal.com </name>
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On March 20 the Senate passed its version of the regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) by a vote of 59-39. On June 25 a House-Senate conference committee approved a reconciliation of the bill with the House version of regulatory reform (H.R. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedeal.com/magazine/ID034910/community/in-defense-of-hedge-funds.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AIA Statement on S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aiadc.org/aiadotnet/docHandler.aspx?DocID=335261" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/8706272</id>
    <updated>2010-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Insurance Association News Releases </name>
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AIA STATEMENT ON S. 3217 &#8211; RESTORING AMERICAN FINANCIAL STABILTY ACT OF 2010. WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2010 &#8211; Leigh Ann Pusey, president and CEO of the American Insurance Association (AIA), tonight issued the following statement ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aiadc.org/aiadotnet/docHandler.aspx?DocID=335261&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>In defense of hedge funds (The Deal Magazine)</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedeal.com/newsweekly/community/in-defense-of-hedge-funds.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/8608260</id>
    <updated>2010-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Deal.com </name>
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On March 20 the Senate passed its version of the regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) by a vote of 59-39. On June 25 a House-Senate conference committee approved a reconciliation of the bill with the House version of regulatory reform (H.R. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedeal.com/newsweekly/community/in-defense-of-hedge-funds.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Debt Settlement Reform | Debt Settlement Story</title>
    <link href="http://debtsettlementstory.com/debt-settlement-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8595364</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Debt Settlement Story </name>
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Recently, he introduced The Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act as an amendment to S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, a.k.a. the &#8220;financial reform bill.&#8221; Some predict this legislation could be voted on very ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://debtsettlementstory.com/debt-settlement-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Responds to Conference Committee Agreement on Risk Retention ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/06/28/mba-responds-to-conference-committee-agreement-on-risk-retention-mortgage-underwriting-and-appraisals-ID07394.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8580772</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
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... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/06/28/mba-responds-to-conference-committee-agreement-on-risk-retention-mortgage-underwriting-and-appraisals-ID07394.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FreedomWatch, 6.26.2010 | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/28/freedomwatch-6-26-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8580771</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/28/freedomwatch-6-26-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House, Senate Conference Rejects Expanded FTC Powers ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/contents/view/24809" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8580697</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News </name>
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In another victory for Natural Products Association (NPA) members and the industry, conferees on the Wall Street Reform bill (S. 3217) decided not to include in the final legislation sweeping new powers for the Federal Trade Commission. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/contents/view/24809&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Responds to Conference Committee Agreement on Risk Retention ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/28/mba-responds-to-conference-committee-agreement-on-risk-retention-mortgage-underwriting-and-appraisals-ID09268.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-27:/commentary/8580696</id>
    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/28/mba-responds-to-conference-committee-agreement-on-risk-retention-mortgage-underwriting-and-appraisals-ID09268.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Economic Legislation: Proxy Access Reform Being Considered by the ...</title>
    <link href="http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/06/proxy-access-reform-being-considered-by.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-26:/commentary/8577843</id>
    <updated>2010-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Legislation </name>
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As passed by the Senate in May 2010, it included the text of S. 3217, which provided that the SEC &amp;quot;may&amp;quot; prescribe rules giving shareholders proxy access. Date of Report: June 18, 2010. Number of Pages: 18. Order Number: R41247 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/06/proxy-access-reform-being-considered-by.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>No Confidence We Demand Resignation Petition Letter For Obama ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/26/no-confidence-we-demand-resignation-petition-letter-for-obama/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-25:/commentary/8568091</id>
    <updated>2010-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/26/no-confidence-we-demand-resignation-petition-letter-for-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gov. Jan Brewer To The pResident (VIDEO MESSAGE) | Logistics Monster</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/25/gov-jan-brewer-to-the-president-video-message/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-25:/commentary/8567874</id>
    <updated>2010-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/25/gov-jan-brewer-to-the-president-video-message/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Daily Kos: Inside the conference: why the formality?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/6/25/877568/-Inside-the-conference:-why-the-formality" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/9287865</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
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In the case of the Wall Street reform bill, H.R. 4173, we&amp;#39;ve got a bill originally passed in the House, which text the Senate replaced by substituting the text of its own bill, S. 3217. The Senate (after amending S. 3217 during its own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/6/25/877568/-Inside-the-conference:-why-the-formality&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Compromise reached on Dodd-Frank Bill in dead of night &#171; Can I ...</title>
    <link href="http://bellalu0.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/compromise-reached-on-todd-frank-bill-in-dead-of-night/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/9043301</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Can I Just Finish My Waffle? </name>
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One source looks like no republicans voted for it, but I&amp;#39;m still checking) &#8211; I give up. Senate voted in May, 2010, to pass bill. Changed S. 3217 to H. R. 4173. It passed with Scott Brown, Susan Collins, and Olivia Snowe voting Yes. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bellalu0.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/compromise-reached-on-todd-frank-bill-in-dead-of-night/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Big Pharma About To Receive A Huge Pass With FDA Rule Change ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/25/big-pharma-about-to-receive-a-huge-pass-with-fda-rule-change/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8567623</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/25/big-pharma-about-to-receive-a-huge-pass-with-fda-rule-change/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AVISION PROJECT: MAHAVIDYAS---DIVINE MOTHERS PUPIL.</title>
    <link href="http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/06/mahavidyas-divine-mothers-pupil.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8567622</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AVISION PROJECT </name>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/06/mahavidyas-divine-mothers-pupil.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Additional FTC Powers NOT Part of Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217)</title>
    <link href="http://www.supplementcounsel.com/blog/additional-ftc-powers-not-part-of-wall-street-reform-bill-s-3217?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=additional-ftc-powers-not-part-of-wall-street-reform-bill-s-3217" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8564704</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Collins, McDonald &amp; Gann Supplement Counsel </name>
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In a House and Senate conference of the Wall Street Reform Bill and Consumer Protection Act, conferees ultimately decided not to include the broad rulemaking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.supplementcounsel.com/blog/additional-ftc-powers-not-part-of-wall-street-reform-bill-s-3217?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=additional-ftc-powers-not-part-of-wall-street-reform-bill-s-3217&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial Regulatory Reform: Add Another Bill To The Repeal List ...</title>
    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/25/financial-regulatory-reform-add-another-bill-to-the-repeal-list/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8563891</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
    </author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/25/financial-regulatory-reform-add-another-bill-to-the-repeal-list/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Rejects Expansion of FTC Powers</title>
    <link href="http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2010/06/congress-rejects-expansion-of-ftc-powers.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8563890</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Natural Products INSIDER Site Wide Content Feed </name>
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WASHINGTON&#8212;The Senate has decided not to supplement the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) with proposed legislation to broadly expand the FTC powers. The Natural Products Association (NPA), which has worked hard to mobilize their member ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2010/06/congress-rejects-expansion-of-ftc-powers.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vitamin Lawyer Health Freedom Blog: Push Back Victory! FTC Denied ...</title>
    <link href="http://vitaminlawyerhealthfreedom.blogspot.com/2010/06/push-back-victory-ftc-denied-expanded.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8563889</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vitamin Lawyer Health Freedom Blog </name>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), adopted by the House of Representatives and by the Senate as S.3217, could have include language -- offered by Rep. Waxman [D - CA] -- giving more power to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vitaminlawyerhealthfreedom.blogspot.com/2010/06/push-back-victory-ftc-denied-expanded.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Inside the conference: why the formality? | Bloggers For Change</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=27430" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8563612</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bloggers For Change </name>
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In the case of the Wall Street reform bill, H.R. 4173, we&amp;#39;ve got a bill originally passed in the House, which text the Senate replaced by substituting the text of its own bill, S. 3217. The Senate (after amending S. 3217 during its own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=27430&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Insurance and Financial Regulatory Reform in ...</title>
    <link href="http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=4856" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8608261</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Penny Hill Press </name>
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H.R. 4173 and S. 3217 also include narrower insurance reform language regarding surplus lines insurance and reinsurance similar to H.R. 2572/S. 1363, which had previously passed the House. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 4173 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=4856&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AVISION PROJECT: Thank You</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8560572</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AVISION PROJECT </name>
    </author>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/06/thank-you.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Peggy West: Mental Midget Award #1 | Logistics Monster</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8558082</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/24/peggy-west-mental-midget-award-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/24/glenn-beck-6-24-2010-its-cool-to-be-a-communist-the-history-of-communism-in-america/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8557987</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The US House&amp;#39;s Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (HR.4173) and the US Senate&amp;#39;s Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217) differ in cost and content, most notably for us in that the Senate version ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://honestnutrition.blogspot.com/2010/06/still-fighting-to-protect-our-access-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8557880</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate-passed &#8220;Wall Street Bailout&#8221; bill, S. 3217 the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, seeks to establish a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP). This Bureau violates consumer privacy, monitors personal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=062310AA_financ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/06/massachusetts-for-financial-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-22:/commentary/8554903</id>
    <updated>2010-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;Senate passage last night of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, was long overdue relief for consumers and taxpayers in Massachusetts and the country. This bill to rein in Wall Street is a bill that Main Street ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/06/massachusetts-for-financial-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8541936</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Featured Posts. Full Text of the Dodd Bill. The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 has been published in the form passed by the Senate last night. Full Text of S.3217. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.compliancebuilding.com/2010/06/22/code-of-ethics-for-an-investment-adviser/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8684592</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Citybizlist Baltimore </name>
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The proposed Wall Street reform bill, which was recently passed by the United States Senate (S. 3217- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010), includes a provision requiring that issuers eliminate absolute majority vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://baltimore.citybizlist.com/yourCitybizNews/detail.aspx?id=82350&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/21/glenn-beck-6-21-2010-crime-inc-george-soros-john-podesta-the-center-for-american-progress-petrobras/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8557881</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Monster </name>
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    <content type="html">
3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/21/glenn-beck-6-21-2010-crime-inc-george-soros-john-podesta-the-center-for-american-progress-petrobras/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Citybizlist Baltimore - Statement by Western Investment: Deutsche ...</title>
    <link href="http://baltimore.citybizlist.com/yourcitybiznews/detail.aspx?id=82350" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8550980</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Citybizlist Baltimore </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The proposed Wall Street reform bill, which was recently passed by the United States Senate (S. 3217- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010), includes a provision requiring that issuers eliminate absolute majority vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://baltimore.citybizlist.com/yourcitybiznews/detail.aspx?id=82350&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8541510</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-muzik-video-acacia-tree-ceremony.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank Announces House Offer on Consumer Protection, Risk Retention ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/21/frank-announces-house-offer-on-consumer-protection-risk-retention-mortgage-reform-and-anti-predatory-lending-ID09156.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8538371</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/21/frank-announces-house-offer-on-consumer-protection-risk-retention-mortgage-reform-and-anti-predatory-lending-ID09156.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-20:/commentary/8536252</id>
    <updated>2010-06-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Featured Posts. Full Text of the Dodd Bill. The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 has been published in the form passed by the Senate last night. Full Text of S.3217. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.compliancebuilding.com/2010/06/21/it-will-be-up-to-the-sec-to-define-venture-capital/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-18:/commentary/8529916</id>
    <updated>2010-06-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AVISION PROJECT </name>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/06/oil-giant-chevron-ties-with-burmese.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news18230/ncrc-ceo-taylor-discusses-appraisals-and-loan-mods-conference-committee" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-17:/commentary/8523418</id>
    <updated>2010-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NationalMortgageProfessional.com </name>
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John Taylor, chief executive officer and president of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), urged the conference committee to withstand pressure to remove independent appraisal requirements on mortgages in S.3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news18230/ncrc-ceo-taylor-discusses-appraisals-and-loan-mods-conference-committee&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislative Information &#8211; Durbin Amendment</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/10230511</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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There remains an amendment to the Financial Reform Bill (S. 3217) that could have a devastating impact on debit cards which could subsequently affect the number of cards in the industry available to do debit transactions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.axzm.com/switchcommerce/legislative-information-%E2%80%93-durbin-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8515257</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A member of Congress asked me to provide my personal thoughts on the OTC derivatives portion of the Senate bill, S. 3217. Here are portions of my letter. The views here are my own, and do not necessarily reflect those of the SEC, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jlnmetals.com/2010/06/june-16-2010-gold-out-of-whack-with.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Now that S. 3217 has passed the Senate, I am writing this letter in response to your request. I will focus primarily on the potential for that legislation to allow regulatory arbitrage and reduce transparency to the regulators. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bullfax.com/?q=node-derivatives-and-new-financial-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8511982</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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As I understand it, basically it boils down to this: the House and Senate are in the final stages of hammering out their differences in the Financial Services Reform (S.3217) legislation. The House version included a provision that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vchoiceblog.com/2010/06/17/another-round-of-calls-to-action/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Penny Hill Press </name>
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In April 2010, the Senate began consideration of Senator Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). On May 20, 2010, The Senate passed the House companion measure, H.R. 4173, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=4333&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8844085</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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In the case of the Wall Street reform bill, H.R. 4173, we&amp;#39;ve got a bill originally passed in the House, which text the Senate replaced by substituting the text of its own bill, S. 3217. The Senate (after amending S. 3217 during its own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2010/6/16/2337/-Inside-the-conference:-why-the-formality&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Open Left:: Inside the conference: why the formality?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8634734</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
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In the case of the Wall Street reform bill, H.R. 4173, we&amp;#39;ve got a bill originally passed in the House, which text the Senate replaced by substituting the text of its own bill, S. 3217. The Senate (after amending S. 3217 during its own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://openleft.com/diary/19116/inside-the-conference-why-the-formality&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CEOs Make First-Ever Joint Appearance to Express Opposition to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8554712</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) expressed their organizations&amp;#39; unified opposition to the debit fee amendment that was included in the Senate version of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allcunews.com/content/ceos-make-first-ever-joint-appearance-express-opposition-debit-amendment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters :: Inside the conference: why the formality?</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2010/6/16/143628/946" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8515256</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the case of the Wall Street reform bill, H.R. 4173, we&amp;#39;ve got a bill originally passed in the House, which text the Senate replaced by substituting the text of its own bill, S. 3217. The Senate (after amending S. 3217 during its own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2010/6/16/143628/946&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Open Left:: Inside the conference: why the formality?</title>
    <link href="http://www.openleft.com/diary/19116/inside-the-conference-why-the-formality" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8511388</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the case of the Wall Street reform bill, H.R. 4173, we&amp;#39;ve got a bill originally passed in the House, which text the Senate replaced by substituting the text of its own bill, S. 3217. The Senate (after amending S. 3217 during its own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.openleft.com/diary/19116/inside-the-conference-why-the-formality&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NM Urban Homesteader: End Of Fee Free Usage of Debit Cards?</title>
    <link href="http://nmurbanhomesteader.blogspot.com/2010/06/end-of-fee-free-usage-of-debit-cards.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8508510</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NM Urban Homesteader </name>
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Congress is considering a law (H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4173/text &amp;amp; S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nmurbanhomesteader.blogspot.com/2010/06/end-of-fee-free-usage-of-debit-cards.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Deriviatives and the New Financial Legislation | Business News Online</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8508509</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business News Online </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
SEC&amp;#39;s Rick Bookstaber on the OTC derivatives portion of the Senate bill, S. 3217 and &#8220;the potential for that legislation to allow regulatory arbitrage and reduce transparency to the regulators.&#8221; The bill divides the regulation of OTC ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.techwoo.com/marketing/2010/06/16/deriviatives-and-the-new-financial-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Here&amp;#39;s How The New Derivatives Regulations Are Just Begging To Be ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-why-the-governments-derivatives-regulation-is-just-begging-to-be-gamed-2010-6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8508507</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insider </name>
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    <content type="html">
Now that S. 3217 has passed the Senate, I am writing this letter in response to your request. I will focus primarily on the potential for that legislation to allow regulatory arbitrage and reduce transparency to the regulators. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-why-the-governments-derivatives-regulation-is-just-begging-to-be-gamed-2010-6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Market Pipeline: Deriviatives and the New Financial Legislation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8506268</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Market Pipeline </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
SEC&amp;#39;s Rick Bookstaber on the OTC derivatives portion of the Senate bill, S. 3217 and &amp;quot;the potential for that legislation to allow regulatory arbitrage and reduce transparency to the regulators.&amp;quot; The bill divides the regulation of OTC ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marketpipeline.blogspot.com/2010/06/deriviatives-and-new-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rick Bookstaber: Deriviatives and the New Financial Legislation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8506266</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rick Bookstaber </name>
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Now that S. 3217 has passed the Senate, I am writing this letter in response to your request. I will focus primarily on the potential for that legislation to allow regulatory arbitrage and reduce transparency to the regulators. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rick.bookstaber.com/2010/06/deriviatives-and-new-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bills Passed in Congress: May 2010</title>
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... to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof, the text of S. 3217, 1616 pages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/bills-passed-in-congress-may-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ClearGov: A Peek Inside Finance Reform</title>
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On page 22, S. 3217 creates a Financial Stability Oversight Council whose directives are to 1. identify financial risks to US financial stability, 2. eliminate the expectation of a government bailout and, 3. respond to the threat. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cleargov.blogspot.com/2010/06/peek-inside-finance-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Defend Your Dollars: Pass financial reform that includes oversight ...</title>
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Get the facts: Under S. 3217, the CFPA will be given the authority to identify unfair and predatory lending trends nationwide. In the event that the CFPA acts to protect consumers, only the largest auto dealers would come under its ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/06/pass_financial_reform_that_inc.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bills Passed in Congress: May 2010</title>
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... to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof, the text of S. 3217, 1616 pages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/bills+passed+in+congress:+may+2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Applauds NAIC&amp;#39;s Approval of Compromise on Risk-Based Capital ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/15/mba-applauds-naic%E2%80%99s-approval-of-compromise-on-risk-based-capital-for-life-insurance-companies-ID09046.html" rel="alternate"/>
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... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/15/mba-applauds-naic%E2%80%99s-approval-of-compromise-on-risk-based-capital-for-life-insurance-companies-ID09046.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Reacts to House Passage of FHA Reform Act | RealEstateRama</title>
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/06/14/mba-reacts-to-house-passage-of-fha-reform-act-ID07296.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home | Blog List | InsurReinsure.Com | The Insurance &amp;amp; Reinsurance ...</title>
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As currently drafted in the Senate&amp;#39;s reform bill, S. 3217, the FSOC is designed to coordinate efforts to identify systemic risks to the financial stability of the United States. Membership on the final oversight council is still ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insurereinsure.com/blog.aspx?entry=2522&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial Reform Bill Moves into House-Senate Committee: Limits on ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8494863</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4173 already passed the House and the Senate (in lieu of S. 3217). On June 9, 2010, the bill moved into a House-Senate conference committee to reconcile differences. Stay tuned to Disputing for more legislative updates. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.karlbayer.com/blog/?p=9526&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NMHC/NAA Legislative Alert: Credit Card Interchange Fees - NMHC</title>
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An amendment to the Senate bill (S. 3217) sponsored by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) limits the transaction fees credit card networks can charge retailers and other end-users, such as apartment firms. Importantly, Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nmhc.org/Content/ServeContent.cfm?ContentItemID=5779&amp;amp;_ref=rss-overall&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Colloquy : Northwestern University Law Review: Archives</title>
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Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, S. 3217, 111th Cong. (2010), available at http://banking.senate.gov/public/_files/ChairmansMark31510AYO10306_xmlFinancialReformLegislationBill.pdf (implementing greater regulation of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://colloquy.law.northwestern.edu/main/2010/06/risky-business-the-credit-crisis-and-failure-part-iii.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Be Verdant: URGENT: FTC Powers Bill Moves to Next Step: Ask your ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-11:/commentary/8487480</id>
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      <name>Be Verdant </name>
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The Financial Services Reform (S.3217) has passed the Senate. While expansion of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) powers was kept out of the Senate Bill, now the House and Senate must work out the differences between the chambers&amp;#39; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beverdant.blogspot.com/2010/06/urgent-ftc-powers-bill-moves-to-next.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AVISION PROJECT: I Weep today...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-11:/commentary/8484804</id>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-weep-today.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Midknight Review: From the great folks at Open Congress - a little ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-10:/commentary/8476375</id>
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... incorporates the strongest features of the bills passed by the House (H.R. 4173, &amp;quot;The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&amp;quot;) and the Senate (S. 3217, &amp;quot;The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jds-midknightreview.blogspot.com/2010/06/from-great-folks-at-open-congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ePayments News: S. 3217 Opposed by America&amp;#39;s Small Financial ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8847712</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, D.C., June 9, 2010 -- America&amp;#39;s small financial institutions will join together to voice their strong opposition to an amendment that was included in the Senate version of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://epaymentnews.blogspot.com/2010/06/s-3217-opposed-by-america-small.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 3217 Opposed by America&amp;#39;s Small Financial Institutions</title>
    <link href="http://pincept.blogspot.com/2010/06/s-3217-opposed-by-america-small.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8797339</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PINcept.com </name>
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Washington, DC, June 9, 2010 -- America&amp;#39;s small financial institutions will join together to voice their strong opposition to an amendment that was included in the Senate version of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pincept.blogspot.com/2010/06/s-3217-opposed-by-america-small.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney - Opening Statement for Conference ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8661077</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney </name>
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2005 Press Releases arrow Opening Statement for Conference Committee on Financial Regulatory Reform H.R. 4173/S. 3217. Opening Statement for Conference Committee on Financial Regulatory Reform H.R. 4173/S. 3217, Print ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maloney.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=2117&amp;amp;Itemid=63&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Eric Rodriguez: Leadership&amp;#39;s Finest Hour</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8476775</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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When the Senate recently passed the banking reform bill, &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217) , it included a strong combination of improvements to our financial system. That bill had overcome some major ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://industry-news.org/2010/06/10/eric-rodriguez-leaderships-finest-hour/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Eric Rodriguez: Leadership&amp;#39;s Finest Hour</title>
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When the Senate recently passed the banking reform bill, &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217) , it included a strong combination of improvements to our financial system Read the rest here: Eric Rodriguez: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://industry-partners.org/2010/06/eric-rodriguez-leadership%E2%80%99s-finest-hour/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>To My Friends: With Love...Sincerely, Toddy English: The Word of ...</title>
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Eric Rodriguez: Leadership&amp;#39;s Finest Hour - When the Senate recently passed the banking reform bill, &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217), it included a strong combination of ... 10 minutes ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sirtoddyenglish.blogspot.com/2010/06/word-of-day-is-occidental.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Group Calls for Real Accountability and Transparency in Financial ...</title>
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... incorporates the strongest features of the bills passed by the House (H.R. 4173, &amp;quot;The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&amp;quot;) and the Senate (S. 3217, &amp;quot;The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot;). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/usa/Group-Calls-for-Real-Accountability-and-Transparency-in-Financial-Reform-End-Game.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PIN Debit News Blog: S. 3217 Opposed by America&amp;#39;s Small Financial ...</title>
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Washington, D.C., June 9, 2010 -- America&amp;#39;s small financial institutions will join together to voice their strong opposition to an amendment that was included in the Senate version of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2010/06/s-3217-opposed-by-americas-small.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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join us in urging your Senators and Members of Congress to remove the Interchange amendment from S. 3217 http://bit.ly/bazZQ1 #creditunion 2 days ago; &amp;quot;...it&amp;#39;s breeding season for the fishes so it might be wise to limit your seafood ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://squisheddiorama.wordpress.com/2010/06/10/bachelorette-party-duo/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/08/thomas-paine-on-amnesty-madness/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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3739 of Bill S. 3217) that was passed and found the pertinent information starting on page 62, with the investment and non-governmental monies section on page 78. It&amp;#39;s still in there. At this point, the underground economy is about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://logisticsmonster.com/2010/06/08/bretton-woods-how-the-central-banks-rule-the-world/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislative Vigilance: Legislative Update for June 8, 2010 Meeting</title>
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House and Senate Bills, H.R. 4173 and S. 3217, have each been passed and the two Congressional bodies are preparing for a conference committee to reconcile the differences in the two bills. The Senate conferees are, Sens. Dodd (D-Conn. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legislativevigilance.blogspot.com/2010/06/legislative-update-for-june-8-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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There has been much debate on the Senate Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217). The bill would create a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) to regulate most financial products in an effort to protect consumers from situations ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hhcpa.com/blogs/automotive-dealership-accounting-finance/senate-supports-auto-dealer-language-in-wall-street-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) that would exempt dental practices and other eligible small businesses from the jurisdiction of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as proposed in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://ada.org/news/4213.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Winston &amp;amp; Strawn LLP: Financial Services Update - June 7, 2010</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8457755</id>
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      <name>Winston.com: Global Financial Markets Spotlight </name>
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On May 13, 2010, the U. S. Senate approved the so-called &amp;quot;Durbin Amendment&amp;quot; to the financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, then pending in the Senate. Briefing. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.winston.com/siteFiles/Publications/Vol5,Issue22.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>iPhone 4: A fair-well 2 Android &#171; the Squished Diorama</title>
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      <name>the Squished Diorama </name>
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join us in urging your Senators and Members of Congress to remove the Interchange amendment from S. 3217 http://bit.ly/bazZQ1 #creditunion 4 hours ago; &amp;quot;...it&amp;#39;s breeding season for the fishes so it might be wise to limit your seafood ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://squisheddiorama.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/a-fair-well-2-android/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What&amp;#39;s the ABA&amp;#39;s Problem with the Senate&amp;#39;s Financial Reform Bill ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8454874</id>
    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SBM Blog </name>
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The House version of the financial reform legislation exempts lawyers and persons supervised by lawyers. The House bill, HR 4173, is the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (PDF). The Senate bill, S. 3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sbmblog.typepad.com/sbm-blog/2010/06/whats-the-abas-problem-with-pending-financial-regulation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Loss Exposure and the Federal Deposit Insurance ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Penny Hill Press </name>
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and S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (Senator Christopher Dodd) address modifications to the deposit insurance assessment system. Appendices to this report provide information regarding the FDIC&amp;#39;s efforts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=3615&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage Broker Compensation No Longer Varies Based On Loan Terms ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sub-prime-mortgage-lenders.com/blog/Mortgage-Broker-Compensation-No-Longer-Varies-Based-on-Loan-Terms-or-Predatory-Loan-Practices-Thanks-to-Merkley-" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-06-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Subprime Mortgage Lenders </name>
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Senate Amendment 3962, the Merkley-Klobuchar Amendment, to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) was adopted by a vote of 63-36. UMBA supports the amendment as it prohibits &amp;#39;steering incentives&amp;#39; and eliminates other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sub-prime-mortgage-lenders.com/blog/Mortgage-Broker-Compensation-No-Longer-Varies-Based-on-Loan-Terms-or-Predatory-Loan-Practices-Thanks-to-Merkley-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Finance and Banking | Goal Settings</title>
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      <name>Goal Settings </name>
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... Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) released a revised draft of financial regulatory reform legislation, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act . The Dodd bill has now been introduced as S. 3217 and an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freshgoalsettings.com/finance-and-banking&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2010/06/05/the-financial-reform-bill%E2%80%99s-implications-for-the-2011-proxy-season/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-04:/commentary/8450490</id>
    <updated>2010-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate... </name>
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Comparison of S. 3217- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 &amp;amp; HR 4173 &#8211; Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. Bill Provisions, S. 3217, H.R. 4173, Both. Proxy Access, X, X, X. Majority Vote, X ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov/2010/06/05/the-financial-reform-bill%E2%80%99s-implications-for-the-2011-proxy-season/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>5/22/10: White House Press Briefing | Free Our Press</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-04:/commentary/8445913</id>
    <updated>2010-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Free Our Press </name>
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H.R.4173 &#8211; S.3217 &#8211; the Wall Street &#8220;Reform&#8221; Bill. Written by kanjizaibosatsugyo about -45078 seconds ago. Why won&amp;#39;t anyone believe my crazy story!? Written by zippyman818 about -46644 seconds ago. 1002 Cadets graduated from West Point ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freeourpress.info/freedom_of_the_press_videos/52210-white-house-press-briefing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Raymond J. Learsy: As Banks Win, We Lose Twice:The Urgent Need for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/raymond-j-learsy/financial-reform-legislat_b_600385.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-03:/commentary/8429030</id>
    <updated>2010-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed </name>
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This disturbing amendment to S.3217 is a bad idea. It is designed to slowly &amp;quot;starve&amp;quot; CUs and eventually kill them off. Many of the big banks WERE affected by the Move Your Money movement...I guess this will be their way of getting back ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/raymond-j-learsy/financial-reform-legislat_b_600385.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ABA and More Than a Dozen State Bars Ask Congress for Lawyer ...</title>
    <link href="http://mandelman.ml-implode.com/2010/06/aba-and-more-than-a-dozen-state-bars-ask-congress-for-lawyer-exemption-on-loan-modification-rule/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-03:/commentary/8422821</id>
    <updated>2010-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mandelman Matters </name>
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The House bill, H.R. 4173 is called the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (PDF); Senate bill S. 3217 is called the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (PDF). But that&amp;#39;s not all. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mandelman.ml-implode.com/2010/06/aba-and-more-than-a-dozen-state-bars-ask-congress-for-lawyer-exemption-on-loan-modification-rule/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Geithner urges swift &amp;#39;global agreement&amp;#39; on financial reforms to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.finance-insurance-loans.com/finance/real-estate/geithner-urges-swift-global-agreement-on-financial-reforms-to-support-recovery/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8419952</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finance Blog </name>
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The big financial news of this week, besides the correction in the markets, has to be the Senate passing the financial reform bill &#8211; Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). As they work to reconcile this bill with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.finance-insurance-loans.com/finance/real-estate/geithner-urges-swift-global-agreement-on-financial-reforms-to-support-recovery/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage Broker Compensation No Longer Varies Based on Loan Terms ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.myforeclosurenightmare.com/mortgage-broker-compensation-no-longer-varies-based-on-loan-terms-or-predatory" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8419951</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Foreclosure Nightmare </name>
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Senate Amendment 3962, the Merkley-Klobuchar Amendment, to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) was adopted by a vote of 63-36. UMBA supports the amendment as it prohibits &amp;#39;steering incentives&amp;#39; and eliminates other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myforeclosurenightmare.com/mortgage-broker-compensation-no-longer-varies-based-on-loan-terms-or-predatory&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ABA, State Bars Oppose Law Practice Regulation in Financial Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/aba_state_bars_oppose_law_practice_regulation_in_financial_reform_law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8419767</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ABA Journal Top Stories </name>
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The House bill, H.R. 4173 is called the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009; Senate bill S. 3217 is called the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Though bar disciplinary investigations have picked up ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/aba_state_bars_oppose_law_practice_regulation_in_financial_reform_law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Digital DNA: Threat to Debt</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8419665</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digital DNA </name>
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Most recently, that was the Senate&amp;#39;s Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, S. 3217, known colloquially as the financial overhaul bill. The Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act had thus become known as the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://calimen.blogspot.com/2010/06/threat-to-debt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Financial Regulatory Reform: Systemic Risk and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=3493" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8417571</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Penny Hill Press </name>
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The Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) passed the Senate on May 20, 2010. Provisions of these bills involving the Federal Reserve and systemic risk are discussed in this report, including the creation of a Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=3493&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penny Hill Press &#187; Financial Regulatory Reform: Consumer Financial ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8417331</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Penny Hill Press </name>
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On May 20, 2010, the Senate also approved a comprehensive financial reform bill, S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (RAFSA). (The Senate actually passed H.R. 4173 in lieu of S. 3217 for procedural purposes; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=3490&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Employment Law Group&#174; Law Firm Publishes Article on the ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawgroupblog.com/2010/06/02/the-employment-law-group%C2%AE-law-firm-publishes-article-on-the-whistleblower-provisions-in-the-finance-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8417293</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Whistleblower Law Blog </name>
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The article discusses the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), which the Senate passed on May 20 by a vote of 59-39. The bill, which we blogged about here, contains several whistleblower provisions including a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawgroupblog.com/2010/06/02/the-employment-law-group%C2%AE-law-firm-publishes-article-on-the-whistleblower-provisions-in-the-finance-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Greg - No more depressing links!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8413902</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Greg </name>
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The Senate recently added an amendment to S. 3217 that would arbitrarily limit the cost that merchants pay to accept debit cards, and eliminate important rules that are in place expressly to protect consumers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gregstoll.livejournal.com/324570.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CCAGW Urges Senate to Rein in Fannie and Freddie by: cagw ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanconservativedaily.com/2010/06/ccagw-urges-senate-to-rein-in-fannie-and-freddie/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8411446</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>American Conservative Daily (c) 2010 </name>
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CCAGW urged senators to vote &#8220;yes&#8221; on Amendment #3839, the GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Amendment, to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as the Senate debated the financial reform bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanconservativedaily.com/2010/06/ccagw-urges-senate-to-rein-in-fannie-and-freddie/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Another View: Punting Financial Reform - DealBook Blog - NYTimes.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8411444</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DealBook </name>
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It is certainly remarkable that S. 3217 &#8212; the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (have all the good names for laws been taken?) &#8212; covers more than many pundits had thought politically possible. Nevertheless, it has been ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/another-view-punting-financial-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Mexican Invasion and Occupation: Who Pays? ANOTHER FORM OF ...</title>
    <link href="http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2010/06/la-raza-dems-promise-illegals-no-border.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8408762</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Mexican Invasion and Occupation: Who... </name>
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As FAIR reported last week, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) introduced an amendment to the financial regulation bill (S. 3217) that would require the completion of 700 miles of double-layer physical fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border within ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2010/06/la-raza-dems-promise-illegals-no-border.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Existing-Home Sales Continue to Improve in April &#171; Buy Investment ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8405986</id>
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Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Here are a few key comments: &#8220;MBA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gardenainvestmentproperty.com/home/?p=480&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vitamin Lawyer Health Freedom Blog: Does Wall Street &amp;quot;Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://vitaminlawyerhealthfreedom.blogspot.com/2010/05/does-wall-street-reform-threaten-dshea.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-28:/commentary/8393993</id>
    <updated>2010-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Vitamin Lawyer Health Freedom Blog </name>
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We did our due diligence and researched the actual bill, S.3217. Go to www.Thomas.gov and put in the bill number, open up the .pdf version and search for the name &amp;quot;Federal Trade Commission.&amp;quot; You&amp;#39;ll find what I found: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vitaminlawyerhealthfreedom.blogspot.com/2010/05/does-wall-street-reform-threaten-dshea.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AFFIL&amp;#39;s Notes to Senators Kerry and Brown &#171; Americans for Fairness ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-27:/commentary/8391011</id>
    <updated>2010-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
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We are writing to thank and commend you for voting twice with consumers and taxpayers on the Senate financial reform bill, S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. We thank you for your votes to invoke cloture on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2010/05/affils-notes-to-senators-kerry-and-brown/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Health Insurance Reform Provisions</title>
    <link href="http://www.megapolis-insurance.com/insurance-health/health-insurance-reform-provisions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-27:/commentary/8390980</id>
    <updated>2010-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Megapolis Insurance </name>
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By a vote of 59 to 39 on May 20, the Senate approved the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act,&#8221; S.3217. Four Republicans broke with their party to vote in favor of the bill: Maine Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.megapolis-insurance.com/insurance-health/health-insurance-reform-provisions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Contact Your Congressman Today to Save Supplements &amp;amp; Organic Dairy ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-27:/commentary/8387442</id>
    <updated>2010-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Native Sun Natural Foods Market </name>
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The Financial Services Reform Act (S.3217) has passed the Senate. While expansion of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) powers was kept out of the Senate Bill, now the House and Senate must work out the differences between the chambers&amp;#39; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nativesunjax.wordpress.com/2010/05/28/contact-your-congressman-today-to-save-supplements-organic-dairy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Line Items: From the State House to Your House, the Official Blog ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-27:/commentary/8387220</id>
    <updated>2010-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The U.S. Senate recently passed its version of financial reform, S. 3217. It is the most far-reaching financial regulatory overhaul passed by the Senate since the Great Depression. Our own Senators, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.mecep.org/2010/05/passage-of-landmark-financial-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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On May 20, the US Senate passed S. 3217, an extensive set of banking and financial regulatory reform legislation. This bill covers such areas as proprietary trading by banks, enhanced consumer protection (including creation of a new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lendinglawreport.com/2010/05/articles/regulation/regulatory-updates-for-the-holiday-weekend/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Earlier this week, FOX Business Network&amp;#39;s Erik Berte reported that Senator Bob Casey has proposed legislation (S. 3217) that would provide &#8220;for a bailout of troubled union pension funds. If passed, the bill could put another $165 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://todaysnewsnj.blogspot.com/2010/05/pbgc-pension-bailout-guaranteed-costly.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The April 30, 2010 Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Report accompanying this federal legislation noted that S. 3217 was &#8220;a direct and comprehensive response to the financial crisis that nearly crippled the U.S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legintentblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/federal-government-following-money.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S. 3217 would, for example, shield from judicial review any government seizure of a company: &amp;quot;no court shall have jurisdiction over&#8230; any claim or action for payment from, or any action seeking a determination of rights with respect to, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2010/5/28/alg-new-york-times-should-report-on-sen-dodds-acorn-provisio.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced on May 6, 2010, that he is offering an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, language to overturn the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dentechblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/repeal-mccarran-ferguson-antitrust.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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PBGC: Pension Bailout, Guaranteed Costly - By Robert Romano Earlier this week, FOX Business Network&amp;#39;s Erik Berte reported that Senator Bob Casey has proposed legislation (S. 3217) that would provi... 1 day ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://political-lobotomy.blogspot.com/2010/05/video-chris-christie-vs-teachers-union.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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After weeks of intense debate, the U.S. Senate on May 20 passed its financial reform bill, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173), which replaced the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoplewhomakethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/posts-for-may-27-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Financial reform legislation: amendments to S. 3217 during the week of May 10 Lexology (registration) 3883), imposes the same requirement on EPA and OSHA. The &#8220;Pay It Back Act.&#8221; The Bennett Amendment (no. 3828) creates a new title with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://contractorsafety.net/2010/05/27/financial-reform-legislation-amendments-to-s-3217-during-the-week-of-may-10-lexology-registration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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PBGC: Pension Bailout, Guaranteed Costly - By Robert Romano Earlier this week, FOX Business Network&amp;#39;s Erik Berte reported that Senator Bob Casey has proposed legislation (S. 3217) that would provi... 22 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://political-lobotomy.blogspot.com/2010/05/sestak-says-white-house-has-contacted.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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PBGC: Pension Bailout, Guaranteed Costly - By Robert Romano Earlier this week, FOX Business Network&amp;#39;s Erik Berte reported that Senator Bob Casey has proposed legislation (S. 3217) that would provi... 22 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://political-lobotomy.blogspot.com/2010/05/hillary-rich-are-not-paying-their-fair.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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After a grueling few weeks, the Senate passed the financial reform bill (S.3217) last week without the Cardin-Lugar Amendment coming up for a vote. This amendment included many of the substantive provisions of the Energy Security ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://burmadigest.info/2010/05/27/confronting-chevron-promoting-transparency-human-rights-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Last week the U.S. Senate passed the Restoring American Financial Stabiliy Act of 2010 (S. 3217). The Act, with a vote of 59-39, is expected to strengthen regulations governing financial institutions and prevent the risky behavior that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.evergreen.edu/officeofgovernmentalrelations/2010/05/27/u-s-senate-passes-financial-reform-bill-may-help-higher-education/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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SA 4009, an amendment to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217), would protect variable annuities sellers from the fiduciary standard. While her amendment imposes a fiduciary standard on broker-dealers that offer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/2010/05/republican_senator_seeks_to_wa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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PBGC: Pension Bailout, Guaranteed Costly - By Robert Romano Earlier this week, FOX Business Network&amp;#39;s Erik Berte reported that Senator Bob Casey has proposed legislation (S. 3217) that would provi... 7 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://political-lobotomy.blogspot.com/2010/05/skorean-us-forces-raise-alert.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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When we lose it, all hope is lost. You can find your state and see how your senator voted. Keep in touch with them, let them know how. you feel about this bill. S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patriotgirl-america.blogspot.com/2010/05/s-3217-restoring-american-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Last Thursday, the US Senate passed S.3217, a financial reform bill supposed to reign in Wall Street and prevent a repeat of the recession in whose midst we still suffer. At least its title, &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centermovement.org/topics-issues/financial-reform/financial-reform-partisan-politics-and-lobbyist-study-buddies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Bill S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-- Official: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/banksters-create-new-fake-consumer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Here&amp;#39;s what the fitness industry regarding the proposed amendment to the Reforming America Financial Stability Act (S.3217)Published Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:00 amOn April 22, 2010, the Natural Products Association (NPA) and 40 other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familystocks.com/the-ftc-will-have-authority-to-create-fitness-industry-advertising-guidelines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Financial Regulatory Reform Bill, S. 3217, which included a provision that would mandate price controls on the interchange rates paid by merchants that accept debit cards. This affects the payment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.themembersgroup.com/2010/05/interchange-fees-threaten-payment-card-industry-and-debit-users/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Last Thursday, the US Senate passed S.3217, a financial reform bill supposed to reign in Wall Street and prevent a repeat of the recession in whose midst we still suffer. At least its title, &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centermovement.org/financial-reform/financial-reform-partisan-politics-and-lobbyist-study-buddies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S. 3217 passed in the US Senate on Thursday, May 20th. The FTC amendment to the Senate bill, which would have granted FTC more sweeping powers, did NOT pass. Now, the Senate and the House must meet and iron out the dffierences between ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csofh.org/2010/05/s-3217-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In a new development, Senator Dianne Feinstein of California recently introduced SA 3795 as an amendment to Fair Credit Reporting Act. She submitted this proposal as part of an amendment to bill S. 3217 &amp;quot;to promote the financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.ere.net/blogs/nick-fishman/2010/05/federal-bill-aims-to-ban-credit-reports-for-employment-screening/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Here are a few key comments: &#8220;MBA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shortsalesriches.com/blog/smart-real-estate-news-commentary-by-chris-mclaughlin-may-25-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Bill S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-- Official: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/senate-finance-conferees-receive-57.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8364524</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HispanicTips </name>
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The passage of the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; (S. 3217) represents a strong step forward in the fight to improve the accountability of Wall Street and eliminate deceptive lending practices in communities of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanictips.com/2010/05/25/financial-reform-will-provide-greater-protection-for-latino-consumers-says-nclr/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Payday Lenders Drop a Bucket of Cash on Congress | Bank Talk</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8364522</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bank Talk </name>
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Various bills relating the Truth &amp;amp; Lending Act (Overdraft, Service Charges &amp;amp; payday loan disclosures); HB 4173 the CFPA; S. 3217 &#8211; &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243;. The payday loan act was a bit of a ruse. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://banktalk.org/2010/05/25/payday-lenders-drop-a-bucket-of-cash-on-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Letters To Congo: Next Up - Blackberry</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8364377</id>
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      <name>Letters To Congo </name>
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The undersigned companies write to express our support for strong legislation on conflict minerals as part of the amendment sponsored by Senator Brownback (3997) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.letterstocongo.com/2010/05/next-up-blackberry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Daily Camera: Letters to the Editor - Don Childears: Financial ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8364376</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Daily Camera: Letters to the Editor </name>
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Like the vast majority of Coloradans, the Colorado banking industry supports financial reform and is pleased to see certain key reform principles in the recently passed Senate financial regulatory reform bill S.3217. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://camera-letterstotheeditor.pmpblogs.com/2010/05/25/don-childears-financial-regulatory-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Names Conferees for Financial Reform Negotiations ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/senate-names-conferees-for-financial-reform-negotiations/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8364375</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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The following members have been named as conferees to negotiate differences with the House on the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) passed last week: Chris Dodd (D-CT); Tim Johnson (D-SD); Chuck Schumer (D-NY) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/senate-names-conferees-for-financial-reform-negotiations/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PIN Debit News Blog: ICBA Statement on Senate Passage of Wall ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8364374</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PIN Debit News Blog </name>
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Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) Chairman Jim MacPhee, CEO of Kalamazoo County State Bank in Schoolcraft, Mich., and Camden R. Fine, ICBA president and CEO, issued this statement today following Senate passage of S.3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2010/05/icba-statement-on-senate-passage-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How to reform financial service reform | Insurance &amp;amp; Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2010/05/25/how-to-reform-financial-service-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8364373</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IFAwebnews </name>
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S. 3217 requires the collateralization of preexisting derivative contracts (Congress seems obsessed with anything that&amp;#39;s &#8220;preexisting&#8221; these days). The problem here, besides being unconstitutional, is that it does so without showing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2010/05/25/how-to-reform-financial-service-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Former N.J. life agent charged with forgery, insurance fraud ...</title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2010/05/25/former-n-j-life-agent-charged-with-forgery-insurance-fraud/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8361826</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IFAwebnews </name>
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With the help of New England Republicans-In-Name-Only, I was vindicated&#8212;his bill, S. 3217, now awaits reconciliation with its House counterpart, H.R. 4173. Marsh &amp;amp; McLennan&amp;#39;s Duppereault steers the firm toward good grades ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2010/05/25/former-n-j-life-agent-charged-with-forgery-insurance-fraud/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FTC Creating &#8220;rules&#8221; for Fitness Industries and Natural Products ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.real-ephedra.com/?p=203" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8361733</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ephedra Weightloss Blog </name>
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Here&amp;#39;s what the people can do regarding the proposed amendment to the Reforming America fiscal Stability Act (S.3217)Published Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:00 amOn April 22, 2010, the Natural Products Association (NPA) and 40 other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.real-ephedra.com/?p=203&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Asset Marketing Systems - FIA Amendment Hits a Wall</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8395968</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Asset Marketing Systems </name>
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Harkin and colleagues have been trying to add the amendment to S.A. 3937, a substitute version of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. Harkin and other S.A. 3920 supporters needed unanimous consent from members of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.assetmarketingsystems.com/Blog/fia-amendment-hits-a-wall.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Servicing &amp;amp; Tech Conference (Day 1): Federal Legislation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.toughtimesforlenders.com/2010/05/articles/market-trends/mba-servicing-tech-conference-day-1-federal-legislation-remic-rules-fdic-safe-harbor-regulation-ab/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8361479</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tough Times for Lenders </name>
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Reconciliation of H.B. 4176 and S. 3217: Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) talked about the importance of the CRE market to the broader economy, and briefly mentioned the status of the reconciliation of the House Bill H.R. 4176 and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.toughtimesforlenders.com/2010/05/articles/market-trends/mba-servicing-tech-conference-day-1-federal-legislation-remic-rules-fdic-safe-harbor-regulation-ab/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>All Things Reform: Financial Reform Bill Full of Loopholes</title>
    <link href="http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/financial-reform-bill-full-of-loopholes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8359143</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Things Reform </name>
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Financial Reform Bill Full of Loopholes. Financial Reform Bill Full of Loopholes. Newsweek.com http://bit.ly/8ZmcuD. Bill S.3217-- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Posted by David Weller, OSL at 7:59 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/financial-reform-bill-full-of-loopholes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Votes on Two Financial Reform Motions to Instruct ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/senate-votes-on-two-financial-reform-motions-to-instruct/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8358864</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senator Sam Brownback&amp;#39;s (R-KS) motion to instruct conferees in relation to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) passed by the Senate last week has been adopted by a vote of 60-30. According to C-SPAN, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/senate-votes-on-two-financial-reform-motions-to-instruct/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Perspective on the Senate Financial Reform Bill : The D &amp;amp; O Diary</title>
    <link href="http://www.dandodiary.com/2010/05/articles/securities-litigation/perspective-on-the-senate-financial-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8358717</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The D &amp; O Diary </name>
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On May 20, 2010, the U.S. Senate passed the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) by a vote of 59 to 39. The Senate websites latest version of the Bill can be found here, and the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dandodiary.com/2010/05/articles/securities-litigation/perspective-on-the-senate-financial-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Utah Valley Home Builders Association: NAHB Fights to Protect the ...</title>
    <link href="http://uvhba.blogspot.com/2010/05/nahb-fights-to-protect-flow-of-mortgage.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8358716</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Utah Valley Home Builders Association </name>
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As the Senate continued work last week on financial regulatory overhaul bill S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, NAHB helped defeat two amendments that threatened to impair the flow of mortgage credit to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uvhba.blogspot.com/2010/05/nahb-fights-to-protect-flow-of-mortgage.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Colorado Springs Business Journal &#187; Blog Archive &#187; CBA says ...</title>
    <link href="http://csbj.com/2010/05/24/cba-says-finance-reform-bill-adds-unneeded-regulatory-layers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8358715</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Colorado Springs Business Journal </name>
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The Colorado Bankers Association supports financial reform - but has issues with some of the provisions in the Senate&amp;#39;s version of financial regulatory reform bill S.3217, which passed May 20. CBA President Don Childears said some of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://csbj.com/2010/05/24/cba-says-finance-reform-bill-adds-unneeded-regulatory-layers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Investors Laud Passage of Senate Bill but Fear Loss of Governance ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/24/finance/investors-laud-passage-senate-bill-fear-loss-governance-terms-merged-measure/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8358642</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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Institutional investors and shareholder advocates lauded passage of the Senate financial regulatory reform legislation (S. 3217), saying the bill&amp;#39;s corporate governance provisions bring...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/24/finance/investors-laud-passage-senate-bill-fear-loss-governance-terms-merged-measure/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MasterCard, Visa Issue Statements on Passage of S. 3217 &#171; Aurora LIVE</title>
    <link href="http://auroralive.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/mastercard-visa-issue-statements-on-passage-of-s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8356841</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Aurora LIVE </name>
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Last night, following passage of the financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) in the US Senate on a 59-39 vote, both MasterCard and Visa issued statements expressing concerns about the legislation. MasterCard said: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://auroralive.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/mastercard-visa-issue-statements-on-passage-of-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Financial Reform Bill Would Have &#8220;Unintended Consequences ...</title>
    <link href="http://rawfinanceblog.com/2010/05/24/senate-financial-reform-bill-would-have-unintended-consequences/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8356840</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Raw Finance </name>
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In addition, Standard &amp;amp; Poors, one of the credit rating agencies targeted in S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, warned that the financial reform bill could result in a number of unintended consequences and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rawfinanceblog.com/2010/05/24/senate-financial-reform-bill-would-have-unintended-consequences/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Poll Results Warn Senators: Hold Fraudsters Accountable</title>
    <link href="http://www.pomtalk.com/pomtalk/2010/05/poll-results-warn-senators-hold-fraudsters-accountable.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8356839</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>pomtalk </name>
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Specter-Reed Amendment to Senate Financial Reform Bill (S. 3217) Debated Tonight. WASHINGTON, DC. Sixty-eight percent of Americans would be less likely to vote for senators who oppose changing the law so investors can sue those who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pomtalk.com/pomtalk/2010/05/poll-results-warn-senators-hold-fraudsters-accountable.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Financial Reform Bill | Newsroom Magazine Global Edition</title>
    <link href="http://newsroom-global.com/2010/governance/legislation-governance/senate-passes-financial-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8364521</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Newsroom Magazine Global Edition </name>
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We don&amp;#39;t know how the Senate and House bills will be conformed during conference, but based on the official summary of S.3217, the financial services lobby has managed to limit banking reform to something far closer to a band-aid than a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsroom-global.com/2010/governance/legislation-governance/senate-passes-financial-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Passes Financial Reform Bill | Newsroom Magazine</title>
    <link href="http://newsroom-magazine.com/2010/governance/legislation-governance/senate-passes-financial-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8356573</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Newsroom Magazine </name>
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Everyone who voted on S.3217, no matter for or against, no matter party or campaign promises made or planned, knows their electability was on the line. For the ultimate reality on Capitol Hill is that lobbyists can switch their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsroom-magazine.com/2010/governance/legislation-governance/senate-passes-financial-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Cheat Sheet | Finance Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.neurosoftware.ro/finance/insurance/stock-market/financial-reform-cheat-sheet-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8355415</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finance Blog </name>
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Importantly, once the FDIC&amp;#39;s appointment as receiver is final, liquidation of the covered financial company shall proceed exclusively under S. 3217, and no provision of the Bankruptcy Code shall apply. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.neurosoftware.ro/finance/insurance/stock-market/financial-reform-cheat-sheet-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ralph Nader: &amp;#39;No Time For Consumer Power&amp;#39; | Independent Political ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2010/05/ralph-nader-no-time-for-consumer-power/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8355195</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Independent Political Report </name>
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Their guarded support of the Senate-passed S.3217 came with the caution that this is an important first step and one that at least recognizes many frauds and rip-offs that still must be curbed. Yet whether their hopes are even modestly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2010/05/ralph-nader-no-time-for-consumer-power/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislative Alert: Senate Passes S. 3217 &#8211; What&amp;#39;s Next? | TAMP BLOG</title>
    <link href="http://blog.ttamp.org/2010/05/legislative-alert-senate-passes-s-3217-whats-next/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8355050</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TAMP BLOG </name>
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May 21, 2010 Dear NAMB Member, Last night, the Senate passed S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, by a vote of 59-39,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.ttamp.org/2010/05/legislative-alert-senate-passes-s-3217-whats-next/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Eleventh Hour: Don&amp;#39;t Let Auto Dealers and Wall Street Steal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.superstockblog.com/the-eleventh-hour-dont-let-auto-dealers-and-wall-street-steal-our-victory-in/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8354963</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Super Stock Blog </name>
    </author>
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... Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217). yet the end result is far from clear. a lot can happen during these hours of debate as senators on both sides of the aisle scramble to push their amendments through at the eleventh hour. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.superstockblog.com/the-eleventh-hour-dont-let-auto-dealers-and-wall-street-steal-our-victory-in/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ralph Nader On &amp;#39;No Time For Consumer Power&amp;#39; | Eurasia Review</title>
    <link href="http://www.eurasiareview.com/2010/05/ralph-nader-on-no-time-for-consumer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8354962</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eurasia Review </name>
    </author>
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Their guarded support of the Senate-passed S.3217 came with the caution that this is an important first step and one that at least recognizes many frauds and rip-offs that still must be curbed. Yet whether their hopes are even modestly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eurasiareview.com/2010/05/ralph-nader-on-no-time-for-consumer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Michigan&amp;#39;s senators disappoint on Fed audit vote</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8354961</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review </name>
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I am extremely disappointed with Senator Levin and Senator Stabenow for voting against the Vitter (amendment) to audit the Federal reserve to S. 3217, the so-called &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability&amp;quot; Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ethiopianreview.com/index/52135&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Cheat Sheet | Finance Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.neurosoftware.ro/finance/insurance/stock-market/financial-reform-cheat-sheet/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8354960</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finance Blog </name>
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Importantly, once the FDIC&amp;#39;s appointment as receiver is final, liquidation of the covered financial company shall proceed exclusively under S. 3217, and no provision of the Bankruptcy Code shall apply. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.neurosoftware.ro/finance/insurance/stock-market/financial-reform-cheat-sheet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Politizine.com: No Time for Consumer Power</title>
    <link href="http://politizine.blogspot.com/2010/05/no-time-for-consumer-power.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8353441</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politizine.com </name>
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Their guarded support of the Senate-passed S.3217 came with the caution that this is an important first step and one that at least recognizes many frauds and rip-offs that still must be curbed. Yet whether their hopes are even modestly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politizine.blogspot.com/2010/05/no-time-for-consumer-power.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>new derivatives/swaps legislation from the house and senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://photographicderivatives.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/new-derivativesswaps-legislation-from-the-house-and-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8731269</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Photographic Derivatives </name>
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S. 3217 &#167; 723. Cf. Christian Johnson, The Enigma of Clearing Buy Side OTC Derivatives, 29 No. 11 Futures &amp;amp; Derivatives L. Rep. 1, 4 (2009) (&#8220;The &amp;#39;accepted for clearing&amp;#39; requirement effectively turns the dynamics of the industry on its ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://photographicderivatives.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/new-derivativesswaps-legislation-from-the-house-and-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Cheat Sheet | zero hedge</title>
    <link href="http://www.zerohedge.com/article/financial-reform-cheat-sheet?utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;amp;utm_medium=twitter&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+zerohedge%2Ffeed+(zero+hedge+-+on+a+long+enough+timeline%2C+the+survival+rate+for+everyone+drops+to+zero)" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8371748</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>zero hedge </name>
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The touchstone concept of S. 3217 is &amp;quot;covered financial companies,&amp;quot; which means U.S.-incorporated bank holding companies, nonbank financial companies supervised by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, any company predominantly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zerohedge.com/article/financial-reform-cheat-sheet?utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;amp;utm_medium=twitter&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+zerohedge%2Ffeed+(zero+hedge+-+on+a+long+enough+timeline%2C+the+survival+rate+for+everyone+drops+to+zero)&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217 &#8211; (via Corp Press ...</title>
    <link href="http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/visa-inc-statement-senate-passage-of-s-3217-via-corp-press-release/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8355051</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WayTooHigh.com </name>
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) &#8212; The following is a statement from Visa Inc. in response to Senate passage of S. 3217: &#8220;We are disappointed that legislation intended to make our financial system safer and fairer for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/visa-inc-statement-senate-passage-of-s-3217-via-corp-press-release/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Cheat Sheet | Bear Market Investments</title>
    <link href="http://www.bearmarketinvestments.com/financial-reform-cheat-sheet" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8351608</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bear Market Investments &#187; Financial Institutions </name>
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A liquidation proceeding under S. 3217 would begin as follows. Upon a determination by the Treasury secretary that a firm qualifies as a covered financial company, the firm and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. are notified. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bearmarketinvestments.com/financial-reform-cheat-sheet&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Video: President Obama Hails Wall Street Reform S.3217 ...</title>
    <link href="http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/video-president-obama-hails-wall-street-reform-s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8351607</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WayTooHigh.com </name>
    </author>
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VISA/MasterCard: consumers may have less choice, higher costs post Financial Act S.3217 #swipefeesFollow @WayTooHigh16 minutes ago; What to do? Rule #1 in PR, don&amp;#39;t draw attn to opposition, especially when they are right; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/video-president-obama-hails-wall-street-reform-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Corpocracy Rules: No Consumer/Public Interest in Obama&amp;#39;s Nation ...</title>
    <link href="http://bearmarketnews.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/corpocracy-rules-no-consumerpublic-interest-in-obamas-nation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8351184</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bear Market News </name>
    </author>
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Their guarded support of the Senate-passed S.3217 came with the caution that this is an important first step and one that at least recognizes many frauds and rip-offs that still must be curbed. Yet whether their hopes are even modestly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bearmarketnews.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/corpocracy-rules-no-consumerpublic-interest-in-obamas-nation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Cheat Sheet | zero hedge</title>
    <link href="http://www.zerohedge.com/article/financial-reform-cheat-sheet" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8351183</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>zero hedge </name>
    </author>
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A liquidation proceeding under S. 3217 would begin as follows. Upon a determination by the Treasury secretary that a firm qualifies as a covered financial company, the firm and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. are notified. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zerohedge.com/article/financial-reform-cheat-sheet&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Roundup: Financial Reform &amp;amp; Financial Tips</title>
    <link href="http://www.deepmarket.com/technology/roundup-financial-reform-financial-tips/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8350923</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stock Market Analysis at DeepMarket </name>
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The big financial news of this week, besides the correction in the markets, has to be the Senate passing the financial reform bill &#8211; Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). As they work to reconcile this bill with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.deepmarket.com/technology/roundup-financial-reform-financial-tips/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wealth.net &#187; Financial &#8220;Reform&#8221; Cheat Sheet</title>
    <link href="http://wealth.net/2010/05/financial-reform-cheat-sheet/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8350922</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wealth.net </name>
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Assuming Congress passes (and President Obama signs) the liquidation powers of S. 3217 in their present form, which appears likely, certain distressed financial firms could find themselves in very foreign territory: forced to wind down ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wealth.net/2010/05/financial-reform-cheat-sheet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Political Activity Law - Political Law - Election Law &#183; Wall ...</title>
    <link href="http://politicalactivitylaw.com/2010/05/22/wall-street-reform-and-municipal-financial-advisers-political-contributions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8348944</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Activity Law - Political Law... </name>
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Section 1027 of S. 3217 as passed by the Senate provides, referring to limitations on the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection,. (1) IN GENERAL &#8212; The Director and the Bureau may not exercise any rulemaking, supervisory, enforcement, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalactivitylaw.com/2010/05/22/wall-street-reform-and-municipal-financial-advisers-political-contributions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stop Congress from massively regulating vitamin supplements ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.clementyeung.com/stop-congress-from-massively-regulating-vitam" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8348852</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Musings of an Entrepreneur </name>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), adopted by the House of Representatives and by the Senate as S.3217, includes language -- offered by Rep. Waxman [D - CA] -- giving more power to the Federal Trade ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clementyeung.com/stop-congress-from-massively-regulating-vitam&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>* Senate Passes Wall Street Permanent Bailout Bill S.3217 , It&amp;#39;s a ...</title>
    <link href="http://countusout.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/senate-passes-wall-street-permanent-bailout-bill-s-3217-it%E2%80%99s-a-job-killer/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8348652</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Count Us Out </name>
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The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote, if it passes the House it will kill jobs by making it difficult for small businesses to succeed and it will give permanent and unlimited bailout authority for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://countusout.wordpress.com/2010/05/22/senate-passes-wall-street-permanent-bailout-bill-s-3217-it%E2%80%99s-a-job-killer/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Financial Reform Bill Mostly a Relief for Insurers</title>
    <link href="http://www.financetech.com/featured/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=224900693" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8984090</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financetech - All Stories </name>
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When S. 3217 was first introduced, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) initially expressed what it terms significant concerns about the potential of the bill to result in duplicative regulation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financetech.com/featured/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=224900693&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217</title>
    <link href="http://online-banking.blogrica.com/visa-inc-statement-senate-passage-of-s-3217.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8973423</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Online Banking </name>
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Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217 SAN FRANCISCO&#8212;-The following is a statement from Visa Inc. in response to Senate passage of S. 3217: Read more on Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance. Share/Bookmark.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online-banking.blogrica.com/visa-inc-statement-senate-passage-of-s-3217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SENATE Passes: S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://teamgopin.com/wordpress/?p=2506" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8861593</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Tea Party of Lake County </name>
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1 comment to SENATE Passes: S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Wes Potts. June 13, 2010 at 1:38 pm. At a local tea party in Douglasville, Georgia a member inspires the crowd by singing the second verse of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://teamgopin.com/wordpress/?p=2506&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>National Council of La Raza: Financial Reform Will Provide Greater ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.www.almaawards.com/content/news/detail/63477/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8734262</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>National Council of La Raza </name>
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Washington, DC&#8212;The passage of the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; (S. 3217) represents a strong step forward in the fight to improve the accountability of Wall Street and eliminate deceptive lending practices in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.www.almaawards.com/content/news/detail/63477/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What's Next for Reforming Wall Street</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/00rePlCuKJI/1889-What-s-Next-for-Reforming-Wall-Street" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8487481</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress</name>
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...Democrats broke rank from the left to vote against it. They turned it into a substitute amendment to the House&#8217;s bill, so S.3217 is now H.R.4173 and we have two different versions of the same bill &#8212; one as passed by the House and one as passed by th&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/00rePlCuKJI/1889-What-s-Next-for-Reforming-Wall-Street&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217... The Job Killing Reform Bill Passes Senate... Gives Wall ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.knowthelies.com/?q=node/5810" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8444867</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KnowTheLies.com - The Truth is Hidden in... </name>
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The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote, if it passes the House it will kill jobs by making it difficult for small businesses to succeed and it will give permanent and unlimited bailout authority for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.knowthelies.com/?q=node/5810&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reject the Consumer Financial Protection Agency S. 3217</title>
    <link href="http://www.civicdirect.com/article/reject-consumer-financial-protection-agency-s-3217" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8398926</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Civic Direct - Petition </name>
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I urge you to support an alternative to the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.civicdirect.com/article/reject-consumer-financial-protection-agency-s-3217&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cfr.org/publication/22185/restoring_american_financial_stability_act_of_2010_s_3217.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8396722</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CFR.org - Global Governance </name>
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Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). Published May 21, 2010. This financial reform bill passed in the Senate on May 20, 2010 by a vote of 59-39. The bill needs to be merged with the House&amp;#39;s version, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cfr.org/publication/22185/restoring_american_financial_stability_act_of_2010_s_3217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MasterCard, Visa Issue Statements on Passage of S. 3217</title>
    <link href="http://www.paymentsnews.com/2010/05/mastercard-visa-issue-statements-on-passage-of-s-3217.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8361825</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Payments News - from Glenbrook Partners </name>
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Last night, following passage of the financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) in the US Senate on a 59-39 vote, both MasterCard and Visa issued statements expressing concerns about the legislation. MasterCard said: &amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paymentsnews.com/2010/05/mastercard-visa-issue-statements-on-passage-of-s-3217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MBA Reacts to Passage of Financial Regulatory Reform | RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/05/21/mba-reacts-to-passage-of-financial-regulatory-reform-ID07185.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8348851</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RealEstateRama </name>
    </author>
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WASHINGTON, DC - May 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2010/05/21/mba-reacts-to-passage-of-financial-regulatory-reform-ID07185.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Janis Bowdler: Auto Dealers Stalled: Senate Chooses to Invest in ...</title>
    <link href="http://industry-news.org/2010/05/21/janis-bowdler-auto-dealers-stalled-senate-chooses-to-invest-in-families/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8348658</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Industry News </name>
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Last night&amp;#39;s passage of the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217) in the Senate was remarkable for many reasons, but what may be most remarkable is what&amp;#39;s not in the bill: an exemption from accountability for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://industry-news.org/2010/05/21/janis-bowdler-auto-dealers-stalled-senate-chooses-to-invest-in-families/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Wall Street Permanent Bailout Bill, Its a Job Killer ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.strangerthanfiction.org/2010/05/22/senate-passes-wall-street-permanent-bailout-bill-its-a-job-killer/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8348653</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stranger than fiction </name>
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The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote, if it passes the House it will kill jobs by making it difficult for small businesses to succeed and it...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strangerthanfiction.org/2010/05/22/senate-passes-wall-street-permanent-bailout-bill-its-a-job-killer/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Passes Wall Street Permanent Bailout Bill, It&amp;#39;s a Job ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote, if it passes the House it will kill jobs by making it difficult for small businesses to succeed and it will give permanent and unlimited bailout authority for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waronyou.com/topics/senate-passes-wall-street-permanent-bailout-bill-it%E2%80%99s-a-job-killer/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>21st Century Reverse Pyramid: Update Could This Be The End of Rico ...</title>
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The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote. If this artifical reform bill is passed by the House, gangbanksters will get permanent and unlimited rigged Reverse Pyramid bailout authority from the private ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://21stcenturyreversepyramid.blogspot.com/2010/05/update-could-this-be-end-of-rico-and-us.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Passes Wall Street Permanent Bailout Bill, It&amp;#39;s a Job ...</title>
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The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote, if it passes the House it will kill jobs by making it difficult for small businesses to succeed and it will give permanent and unlimited bailout authority for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://truthmovement.com/?p=1377&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 5/21/10 | The Norris ...</title>
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      <name>The Norris Group Blog </name>
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Nearly 75 percent of the 1.2 million homeowners who started the loan modification program in March 2009 have dropped out. The Senate voted 59-39 to pass the financial services bill formerly known as S. 3217, the Restoring American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/news/the-norris-group-real-estate-news-roundup-52110/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tru International</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346545</id>
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      <name>Tru International </name>
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The Senate passes the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) by a 59-39 vote, if it passes the House it will kill jobs by making it difficult for small businesses to succeed and it will give permanent and unlimited bailout authority for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://truinternational.blogspot.com/2010/05/senate-passes-wall-street-permanent.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Passes Financial Reform Bill | College Education, Books and ...</title>
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NASFAA is still examining all of the amendments in the vast Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) to determine which student aid provisions were included in the final version. Provisions for which NASFAA and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.noflakpress.com/financial-aid/senate-passes-financial-reform-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Failing to be too big to fail (The Deal Magazine)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346406</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Deal.com </name>
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So as S. 3217 wends its way towards enactment and implementation, major Wall Street firms and everyone involved with them would be well advised to understand, and be prepared for, the coming implications of being considered &amp;quot;too big to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedeal.com/newsweekly/community/judgment-call/failing-to-be-too-big-to-fail.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ICBA Statement on Senate Passage of Wall Street Reform Bill ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346251</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) Chairman Jim MacPhee, CEO of Kalamazoo County State Bank in Schoolcraft, Mich., and Camden R. Fine, ICBA president and CEO, issued this statement today following Senate passage of S.3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldnew.info/news/2010/05/icba-statement-on-senate-passage-of-wall-street-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NSGIC News: Senate Version of Financial Services Reform Includes a ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346249</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NSGIC News </name>
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The folks at MAPPS are applauding inclusion of a small but perhaps important bit of geospatial language in the &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217) that passed in the US Senate yesterday. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.nsgic.org/2010/05/senate-version-of-financial-services.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alaska Public Interest Research Group &#187; Senate Takes Historic Step ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.akpirg.org/in-the-news/senate-takes-historic-step-towards-reining-in-wall-street-protecting-consumers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346248</id>
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      <name>Alaska Public Interest Research Group </name>
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Senate passage of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, tonight was long over-due and sets the stage for final passage of an historic reform. This bill to rein in Wall Street is a bill that Main Street will like. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akpirg.org/in-the-news/senate-takes-historic-step-towards-reining-in-wall-street-protecting-consumers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Visa says disappointed with Durbin Amendment - NewsPlurk</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346247</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217. SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The following is a statement from Visa Inc. in response to Senate passage of S. 3217: &amp;quot;We are disappointed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.newsplurk.com/2010/05/visa-says-disappointed-with-durbin.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Sprints to Passage of Financial Regulatory Overhaul ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346246</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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By a vote of 59-39, the Senate gave final approval late May 20 to legislation (S. 3217) that would overhaul US financial services regulation with tougher operating controls on bank and nonbank firms and new safeguards against meltdowns ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/21/finance/senate-sprints-passage-financial-regulatory-overhaul-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage Bankers Association Sees &amp;#39;Flaws&amp;#39; in New Financial Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestatechannel.com/us-markets/residential-real-estate-1/real-estate-news-robert-e-story-jr-cmb-mortgage-bankers-association-s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010-wall-street-reforms-2581.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346244</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Because of such, Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following comment today, reacting to passage of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestatechannel.com/us-markets/residential-real-estate-1/real-estate-news-robert-e-story-jr-cmb-mortgage-bankers-association-s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010-wall-street-reforms-2581.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Reacts to Passage of Financial Regulatory Reform | U.S. States ...</title>
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WASHINGTON, DC - May 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/21/mba-reacts-to-passage-of-financial-regulatory-reform-ID08712.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>aePiot - NEWS - updates every 13 minutes: Visa Inc. Statement ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346242</id>
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Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217 - MarketWatch &amp;middot; Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217 - MarketWatch &amp;middot; Used computers, recycled, refurbished computers wholesalers and brokers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aepiot.blogspot.com/2010/05/visa-inc-statement-senate-passage-of-s.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PIN Debit News Blog: Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346241</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PIN Debit News Blog </name>
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The PIN Debit Blog Provides Daily Coverage of Breaking News relating with a focus on the security provided by PIN Debit and how it relates to eCommerce, mCommerce, and Online Banking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2010/05/visa-inc-statement-senate-passage-of-s.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 3217: Harkin Indexed Annuity Amendment Hits Wall</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8346240</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Sheryl J Moore </name>
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S. 3217: Harkin Indexed Annuity Amendment Hits Wall. May 21st, 2010. Article by Arthur D. Postal. By ARTHUR D. POSTAL. Published 5/20/2010. WASHINGTON BUREAU &#8211; Sen. Daniel Akaka acted today to keep an indexed annuity amendment from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sheryljmoore.com/2010/05/s-3217-harkin-indexed-annuity-amendment-hits-wall/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reaction to financial regulatory reform bill - WGMD.COM</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8343652</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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joined a majority of his Senate colleagues in voting for the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217). By a vote of 59 to 39, the Senate approved the comprehensive financial regulatory reform legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wgmd.com/?p=4344&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wall Street Reform Bill Passes Senate - Consumerism Commentary</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8343651</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Consumerism Commentary </name>
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Though not an attractive acronym, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) has a number of goals. Several hundred amendments have been introduced and passed since the bill was introduced to the Senate on April 15 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2010/05/21/wall-street-reform-bill-passes-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The ChamberPost: Rejecting This RAFSA</title>
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by Brad Peck Last night after the Senate voted to end debate the US Chamber sent this letter to all Senators urging them to reject S. 3217, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; because it fails to effectively fix the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chamberpost.com/2010/05/rejecting-this-rafsa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ALERT &#8211; Financial Reform Bill &#171; MOORE TEA CITIZENS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8343493</id>
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During the past 4 weeks, since the introduction of S. 3217, considerable activity has occurred behind the scenes. News reports have periodically referred to &#8220;ongoing negotiations&#8221; between Democrats and Republicans. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mooretea.wordpress.com/2010/05/21/alert-financial-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A New Deal &#8212; or It&amp;#39;s No Deal &#8212; on the TPP&#8207; &#171; Alliance for Democracy</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8343153</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Alliance for Democracy </name>
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As written, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act&#8221; (S.3217) would grant a newly-created Office of National Insurance with the power to enter into international insurance agreements without Congressional approval, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://afdportland.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/477/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>XE.com - BRIEF-Visa Inc SAYS disappointed with Durbin Amendment</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/9623090</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>XE Forex News </name>
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Statement: Senate passage of S. 3217. * Says disappointed with Durbin Amendment. ((Bangalore Equities Newsroom; +91 80 4135 5800; within U.S. +1 646 223 8780)). (For more news, please click here). COPYRIGHT ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.xe.com/news/2010-05-20%2023:37:00.0/1161277.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Key GOP Amendments to S. 3217 Rejected</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/9013898</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Inside Mortgage Finance Publications Master RSS </name>
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Financial regulatory reform has taken a sudden progressive turn in the Senate as Democrats got some bipartisan support to reject Republican amendments that would eliminate risk retention requirements and weaken consumer protection. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.imfpubs.com/issues/imfpubs_irs/21_10/news/1000013796-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217</title>
    <link href="http://news.online-bank.ca/online-banking/Visa+Inc.+Statement%3A+Senate+Passage+of+S.+3217" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8915946</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>News.Online-Bank.ca - Online Banking News </name>
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Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217MarketWatch (press release)Consumers could have less choice, higher costs and could experience an increase in costs for checking accounts and online banking fees and reduced debit ...and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.online-bank.ca/online-banking/Visa+Inc.+Statement%3A+Senate+Passage+of+S.+3217&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Key GOP Amendments to S. 3217 Rejected</title>
    <link href="http://www.imfpubs.com/issues/imfpubs_irs/21_10/news/1000013796-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8383411</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside Mortgage Finance Publications Master RSS </name>
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Key GOP Amendments to S. 3217 Rejected. Financial regulatory reform has taken a sudden progressive turn in the Senate as Democrats got some bipartisan support to reject Republican amendments that would eliminate risk retention ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.imfpubs.com/issues/imfpubs_irs/21_10/news/1000013796-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217</title>
    <link href="http://news.online-bank.ca/online-banking/Visa+Inc.+Statement:+Senate+Passage+of+S.+3217" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8374676</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News.Online-Bank.ca - Online Banking News </name>
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Visa Inc. Statement: Senate Passage of S. 3217MarketWatch (press release)Consumers could have less choice, higher costs and could experience an increase in costs for checking accounts and online banking fees and reduced debit ...and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.online-bank.ca/online-banking/Visa+Inc.+Statement:+Senate+Passage+of+S.+3217&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Thirty-two more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 are now available, as printed by the GPO in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=4178&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Members of the Senate have voted 59-39 to pass the financial services bill formerly known as S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S-3217-Becomes-HR-4173-Passes-In-Senate.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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On Wednesday May 19, 2010, political brokering delayed a crucial vote on a bill (S. 3217) aimed at preventing a reoccurrence of the recent financial crisis by enacting sweeping Wall Street reforms. (See: &#8220;Dodd mends fences as Wall ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.westreferenceattorneys.com/2010/05/wall-street-reform-bill-vote-on-hold/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217). Yet the end result is far from clear. A lot can happen during these hours of debate as senators on both sides of the gangway scramble to push their amendments through at the eleventh hour. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timesdailyblog.com/2010/05/20/janis-bowdler-the-eleventh-hour-dont-let-auto-dealers-and-wall-street-steal-our-victory-in-the-night-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 4173 was previously known as S. 3217 while it was being shaped in committee and before passage. H.R. 4173 is the House&amp;#39;s version of the legislation, approved close to half a year ago, which is different from the Senate&amp;#39;s. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2010/05/us-senate-passes-wall-street-reform-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Senators have given final passage to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) by a vote of 59-39. The Senate bill &#8220;must now be merged with a measure approved in December by the U.S. House of Representatives,&#8221; Reuters ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/senate-passes-financial-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s &#8220;regulatory reform&#8221; bill, S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, has many contentious proposals that have members from both political parties on edge.The bill cauterizes &#8220;too big to fail&#8221; by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sroblog.com/2010/05/20/johnson-violating-privacy-one-bank-account-at-a-time-washington-times/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Here&amp;#39;s what the trainers can do regarding the proposed amendment to the Reforming America Financial Stability Act (S.3217)Published Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:00 amOn April 22, 2010, the Natural Products Association (NPA) and 40 other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defunddc.com/?p=159&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Thank you for standing up for consumers and voting yesterday against the Corker amendment to S. 3217. This amendment would have given the federal government sweeping ability to preempt or override states&amp;#39; capacity to protect their own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2010/05/affil-thanks-senator-brown-for-his-vote-against-preemption/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/20/mba%E2%80%99s-danis-testifies-on-va-loan-guarantee-program-ID08696.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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After the joint session the Senate will again resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. At 2 PM, the Senate will vote yet another time on the motion to reconsider cloture on the Dodd substitute amendment to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-20-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Adopts Cloture Motion on Financial Reform Legislation ...</title>
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Senators have adopted a procedural (cloture) motion on the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) by a vote of 60-40. Up to thirty hours are available under Senate rules for further debate on the bill and consideration of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/senate-adopts-cloture-motion-on-financial-reform-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.4173 - S.3217 - the Wall Street &amp;quot;Reform&amp;quot; Bill Those of you who heard DC lobbyist Dan Perin on the Dr. Rima Reports Internet radio program last Sunday learned a bit about how PUSH BACK WORKS! The latest news is that the &amp;quot;financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedrcoldwellreport.blogspot.com/2010/05/strategic-advice-from-dr-rima-e-laibow.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217). Yet the end result is far from clear. A lot can happen during these hours of debate as senators on both sides of the aisle scramble to push their amendments through at the eleventh hour. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://latimesdaily.com/2010/05/20/janis-bowdler-the-eleventh-hour-dont-let-auto-dealers-and-wall-street-steal-our-victory-in-the-night-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Senate reconvened at 9:30 AM today and resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. At 10:45, the Senate recessed until 12 PM. Senators then proceeded to the House of Representatives for an 11 AM Joint ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-senate-briefing-may-20-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Thirty-two more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 are now available, as printed by the GPO in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=4209&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON BUREAU -- Members of the Senate kept viewers in suspense Wednesday as they voted on limiting debate on a substitute version of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act bill. The initial cloture motion vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativeamericannews.com/flopping-aces/%E2%80%9Cgreen-economy%E2%80%9D-is-a-spanish-disaster-obama-tries-to-stifle-the-report-reader-post&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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This afternoon, the House will hold the first YouCut vote as well as consider several bills under suspension. The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and resume consideration of S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-may-20-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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As of the May 19, Burr was not listed as the chief sponsor of any amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. 378 amendments had been submitted before the cloture vote on that date. [ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.burrdenofproof.com/2010/05/working-hard-on-wall-street-reform-or-hardly-working/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S. 3217, which aims to reform financial services so the economy doesn&amp;#39;t crash again, has hit more than a few bumps lately. Sens. Cantwell (D-WA) and Feingold (D-WI) joined a Republican filibuster out of a conviction the bill isn&amp;#39;t good ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/05/more-financial-reform-action-sensible-sexed-for-pennsylvania-kids-and-a-paul-descendant.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;regulatory reform&amp;quot; bill, S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, has many contentious proposals that have members from both political parties on edge. The bill cauterizes &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dissectleft.blogspot.com/2010/05/left-right-and-wrong-leftists-dont-want.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217). Yet the end result is far from clear. A lot can happen during these hours of debate as senators on both sides of the aisle scramble to push their amendments through at the eleventh hour. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://latimesdaily.com/2010/05/19/janis-bowdler-the-eleventh-hour-dont-let-auto-dealers-and-wall-street-steal-our-victory-in-the-night/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S. 3217 Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act of 2010 &#8226; Sponsor: Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) &#8226; No cosponsors &#8226; 150 amendements proposed &#8226; As of 5/18/10 only 13 amendments had been agreed upon by the senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sunlightfoundation.com/blog/2010/05/19/sunlight-live-financial-regulation-debate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 3217, a bill developed under the oversight of Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, includes many provisions that could affect regulation of large insurers and marketing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bit-news.com/s-3217-may-be-nearing-a-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3739) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7274&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How the Financial Reform Bill Could Affect Debt Settlement ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8445377</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Credit.Com News Feed: Experts </name>
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Recently, he introduced The Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act as an amendment to S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, a.k.a. the &#8220;financial reform bill.&#8221; Some predict this legislation could be voted on very ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.credit.com/news/experts/2010-05-20/senator-schumer-debt-settlement-consumer-protection-act.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;amp;utm_medium=twitter&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #160 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3739) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7268&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #161 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8379446</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3739) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/161&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8348850</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
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Thirty-six more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 are now available, as printed by the GPO in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=4139&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; AFR Supports Amendments from ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-supports-amendments-from-casey-s-3891-and-franken-s-3902/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8335020</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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We, the undersigned civil rights, labor, public interest, and consumer advocacy organizations, write to express our strong support for amendments S. 3891 and S. 3902 to the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; (S. 3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-supports-amendments-from-casey-s-3891-and-franken-s-3902/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 19, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-19-2010-dems.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8332301</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill.; At 2 PM, the Senate will vote on cloture on the Dodd substitute amendment to the bill. Yesterday, the Senate rejected an amendment from Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-19-2010-dems.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Whitehouse Interest Rate Financial Reform Amendment Defeated ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/whitehouse-interest-rate-financial-reform-amendment-defeated/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8332300</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 35-60. Under a unanimous consent agreement, the amendment required 60 votes to pass. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/whitehouse-interest-rate-financial-reform-amendment-defeated/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sen. Dodd Nixes Fannie &amp;amp; Freddie Reform in Democrats&amp;#39; Finance Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://tweetoutpost.com/sen-dodd-nixes-fannie-freddie-reform-in-democrats-finance-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8332299</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tweet Outpost </name>
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Notwithstanding those concerns, perhaps the most glaring shortcoming in this legislation is what is not included in S. 3217: fundamental reform of the two largest recipients of taxpayer bailouts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tweetoutpost.com/sen-dodd-nixes-fannie-freddie-reform-in-democrats-finance-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Global Employment Law - International Labor &amp;amp; Employment News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.globalemploymentlaw.com/2010/05/regions/north-america/united-states/legislative-update-for-the-week-of-may-10/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331901</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Global Employment Law </name>
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Senate Approves Financial Reform Amendment Ending Bonuses for High Interest LoansThe Senate approved by a 63-36 margin an amendment to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) - the financial reform bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.globalemploymentlaw.com/2010/05/regions/north-america/united-states/legislative-update-for-the-week-of-may-10/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GOING BACK TO CALI: Senate Votes To Preserve Unlimited Bailout For ...</title>
    <link href="http://dailybail.com/home/going-back-to-cali-senate-votes-to-preserve-unlimited-bailou.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331900</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Bail </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 47-50. Under a unanimous consent agreement, the amendment required 60 votes to pass. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailybail.com/home/going-back-to-cali-senate-votes-to-preserve-unlimited-bailou.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Defeats Cloture Motion on Financial Reform Bill &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/senate-defeats-cloture-motion-on-financial-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331899</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senators have defeated a procedural (cloture) motion on the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) by a vote of 57-42. Sixty votes were needed to adopt the motion. The vote actually occurred on a substitute amendment, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/senate-defeats-cloture-motion-on-financial-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sunlight Live: Financial Regulation Debate</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331679</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>zikkir </name>
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S. 3217 Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act of 2010 &#8226; Sponsor: Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) &#8226; No cosponsors &#8226; 150 amendements proposed &#8226; As of 5/18/10 only 13 amendments had been agreed upon by the senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zikkir.com/articles/18397&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Text: Fed&amp;#39;s Bullard Backs Amendmnts vs Restrictions on Fed | ForexLive</title>
    <link href="http://www.forexlive.com/107703/all/text-feds-bullard-backs-amendmnts-vs-restrictions-on-fed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331678</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForexLive </name>
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S. 3217 that were introduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill. The amendments (S.AMDT. 4027 and S.AMDT. 4028) seek to remedy what I believe are severe restrictions to Federal Reserve governance contained in the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forexlive.com/107703/all/text-feds-bullard-backs-amendmnts-vs-restrictions-on-fed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331520</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cleveland vs. The World </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217. The Senate is expected to complete its work on the financial reform legislation this week. The American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/05/legislative-action-10th-district-and_19.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Violating privacy one bank account at a time &#171; New Media Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331519</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Media Blog </name>
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Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;regulatory reform&amp;quot; bill, S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, has many contentious proposals that have members from both political parties on edge. The bill cauterizes &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newmediablog.com/2010/05/violating-privacy-one-bank-account-at-a-time/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>So Far, Banks Don&amp;#39;t Get Everything on Their Wish List &#171; Americans ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331518</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Fairness in Lending </name>
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Yesterday, the Senate voted on two amendments to S. 3217 involving &#8220;preemption.&#8221; These amendments determine which parts of the government will be allowed to protect consumers &#8211; state or federal level agencies, Attorneys General, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2010/05/so-far-banks-dont-get-everything-on-their-wish-list/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Passes Credit and Debit Card Interchange Reforms &#171; COUPONEX ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>COUPONEX BlogSpot </name>
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Under the sponsorship and leadership of Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) the amendment to the pending Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, S. 3217, authorizes the Federal Reserve to undertake rulemaking to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://couponex.wordpress.com/2010/05/19/senate-passes-credit-and-debit-card-interchange-reforms/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Senate Briefing, May 19, 2010 | Liberty Pundits Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8331516</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Pundits Blog </name>
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Following an hour of morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. At 2 PM, the Senate will vote on cloture on the Dodd substitute amendment to the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-senate-briefing-may-19-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rating Agency Reform: Summary of the House Bill, Recent Amendments ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.toughtimesforlenders.com/2010/05/articles/market-trends/rating-agency-reform-summary-of-the-house-bill-recent-amendments-to-the-senate-bill-missing-pieces/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8328432</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tough Times for Lenders </name>
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The original Senate reform bill (the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217)) included an increase in the oversight of the recognized credit rating agencies (referred to as the National Recognized Statistical Rating ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.toughtimesforlenders.com/2010/05/articles/market-trends/rating-agency-reform-summary-of-the-house-bill-recent-amendments-to-the-senate-bill-missing-pieces/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Proxy Partisans: Merkley-Levin Amendment</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8327914</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Proxy Partisans </name>
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The Volcker Rule is section 619 in the Dodd bill, S. 3217. The key point is that the only way to ban prop trading is to distinguish between prop trading on the one hand and market making on the other. The Dodd bill simply took it as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://proxypartisans.blogspot.com/2010/05/merkley-levin-amendment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #159 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3746) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7265&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #158 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7261" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8339605</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
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    <content type="html">
Amendment (S.Amdt.3739) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7261&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 3217: Senate Financial Services Bill Cloture Motion Cliffhanger ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S-3217-The-Senate-Financial-Services-Bill-Cliffhanger.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8339132</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
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Members of the Senate kept viewers in suspense Wednesday as they voted on limiting debate on a substitute version of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act bill.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S-3217-The-Senate-Financial-Services-Bill-Cliffhanger.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Federal Reserve Board Successful Against Efforts to Remove ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/18/finance/federal-reserve-board-successful-efforts-remove-oversight-powers-routine-gao-audits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8327940</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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The Federal Reserve Board emerged from a busy week of Senate action on financial regulatory reform (S. 3217) with its banking oversight powers and independence from outside audits largely in tact.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/18/finance/federal-reserve-board-successful-efforts-remove-oversight-powers-routine-gao-audits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dorgan Credit Default Swaps Financial Reform Amendment Tabled ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/dorgan-credit-default-swaps-financial-reform-amendment-tabled/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8327939</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been tabled by a vote of 56-38. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) offered the motion to table the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/dorgan-credit-default-swaps-financial-reform-amendment-tabled/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Politics - what I see and what I do not understand: Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://politicsdownanddirty.blogspot.com/2010/05/financial-reform-bill-pge-3.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8327896</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics - what I see and what I do not understand </name>
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S.AMDT.4034 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text. Sponsor: Sen Corker, Bob [TN] (introduced 5/13/2010) Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action: 5/13/2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicsdownanddirty.blogspot.com/2010/05/financial-reform-bill-pge-3.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Breaking: Grassley and McCaskill Introduce Amendment to Strengthen ...</title>
    <link href="http://pogoblog.typepad.com/pogo/2010/05/breaking-grassley-and-mccaskill-introduce-amendment-to-strengthen-ig-independence.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8327895</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) Blog </name>
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POGO wrote to the Senate last week in support of this important amendment, which will fix a provision in the Restoring Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) that would convert the IGs at several financial regulatory agencies to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pogoblog.typepad.com/pogo/2010/05/breaking-grassley-and-mccaskill-introduce-amendment-to-strengthen-ig-independence.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: MegaVote for SC&amp;#39;s 1st ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324817</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217. The Senate is expected to complete its work on the financial reform legislation this week. The American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/05/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional_18.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Update: Cardin-Lugar Amendment vote not held today | ONE</title>
    <link href="http://www.one.org/blog/2010/05/18/update-cardin-lugar-amendment-vote-not-held-today/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324816</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ONE </name>
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Facebook &amp;middot; Digg &amp;middot; Tweet this &amp;middot; Google. The vote on the Cardin-Lugar Amendment to S.3217 was not held today as expected, but could be held as early as tomorrow. We&amp;#39;ll keep you posted with breaking developments on the ONE Blog. TAGS:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.one.org/blog/2010/05/18/update-cardin-lugar-amendment-vote-not-held-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rally in Washington DC for Financial Reform &#171; Awesome DC</title>
    <link href="http://awesomedc.com/2010/05/17/rally-in-washington-dc-for-financial-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324479</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Awesome DC </name>
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Crowds of protesters converged on K Street in Washington, D.C., yesterday in support of the Wall Street reform bill (S. 3217) pending in the Senate. Protesters, ignored the steady rain, heard speeches from a wide array of organizations, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://awesomedc.com/2010/05/17/rally-in-washington-dc-for-financial-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vincent Caprio&amp;#39;s blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Save the Angels Conference ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.vincentcaprio.org/save-the-angels-conference-call-mon-517-2pm-est-nres-may-24-25th-denver" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324478</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vincent Caprio's blog </name>
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&#8220;Good morning; we have heard from many of our technology and investing clients that they are deeply concerned about provisions in Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vincentcaprio.org/save-the-angels-conference-call-mon-517-2pm-est-nres-may-24-25th-denver&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hey California, You&amp;#39;re Welcome! &#171; I heart Wall Street.</title>
    <link href="http://iheartwallstreet.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/hey-california-youre-welcome/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324296</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>I heart Wall Street. </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 47-50. Under a unanimous consent agreement, the amendment required 60 votes to pass. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iheartwallstreet.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/hey-california-youre-welcome/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I got yr resolution of disapproval right here! - Thieves in the ...</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/05/i-got-yr-resolution-of-disapproval-right-here.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324295</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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Finally, we may be moving into the home stretch with S. 3217, the financial reform bill. Open Left updates us on some of the issues currently confronting passage; on the whole, I&amp;#39;ve been encouraged by the process, as some strengthening ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/05/i-got-yr-resolution-of-disapproval-right-here.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/98oRNZ8j29s/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324167</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
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...and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate prior to a vote in relation to the Gregg amendment #4051 (St&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/98oRNZ8j29s/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vincent Caprio&amp;#39;s blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Save the Angels Conference ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.vincentcaprio.org/save-the-angels-conference-call-mon-517-2pm-est-dayton-water-conference-review" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324166</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vincent Caprio's blog </name>
    </author>
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&#8220;Good morning; we have heard from many of our technology and investing clients that they are deeply concerned about provisions in Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vincentcaprio.org/save-the-angels-conference-call-mon-517-2pm-est-dayton-water-conference-review&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 18, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-18-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324165</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
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Senate will resume consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. Today, they will vote on an amendment from Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) which would prevent federal bailouts of state and local governments at risk of default. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-18-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Ways and Means Chair Levin Unveils Amendment to Stop Banks ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/18/finance/house-ways-means-chair-levin-unveils-amendment-stop-banks-impeding-tax-enforcement-efforts-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324163</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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May 11 introduced an amendment to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would provide the Treasury Department broad new authority to impose financial sanctions against jurisdictions...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/18/finance/house-ways-means-chair-levin-unveils-amendment-stop-banks-impeding-tax-enforcement-efforts-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
    <link href="http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=4090" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8324162</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
    </author>
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Fifteen more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 are now available, as printed by the GPO in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=4090&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ATM Industry Association United States</title>
    <link href="http://atm.org.cn/unitedstates/NewsDetail7.cfm?Id=0,1294" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8471173</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ATM Industry Association </name>
    </author>
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I am writing to urge you to oppose Amendment #3812 to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, which places caps on ATM surcharges. I own ATM Network, an independent ATM company based in Minnesota. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atm.org.cn/unitedstates/NewsDetail7.cfm?Id=0,1294&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217: Senate Schedules Cloture Vote</title>
    <link href="http://lifesourcedirect.com/2010/05/s-3217-senate-schedules-cloture-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8448557</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeSource Direct </name>
    </author>
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Senate Democrats say the Senate will vote on whether to limit debate on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act bill, Wednesday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifesourcedirect.com/2010/05/s-3217-senate-schedules-cloture-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Scott Tucker&amp;#39;s Reverse Mortgage Marketing Blog: &amp;quot;Blow-hard U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.mortgagemarketinggenius.com/2010/05/blowhard-us-senator-clair-mccaskill-dmo-continues-to-scare-seniors-away-from-reverse-mortgages.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8448153</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Scott Tucker's Reverse Mortgage Marketing Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Specifically, the measure would amend the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217) to require the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue rules to, that at a minimum: Prohibit misleading advertisements of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.mortgagemarketinggenius.com/2010/05/blowhard-us-senator-clair-mccaskill-dmo-continues-to-scare-seniors-away-from-reverse-mortgages.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SenateFloor: Cornyn Amdt. No. 3986: Amendment Agreed to 94-0, 6 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/05/senatefloor-cornyn-amdt-no-3986-amendment-agreed-to-94-0-6-not-voting-bipartisan-support-go-to-bill-status-s-3217-r/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8368891</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>capitol hill women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Go to Bill Status : S. 3217: R&#8230;&#8230; Google Bookmarks TypePad Post Google Reader LinkedIn Delicious Blogger Post LiveJournal FriendFeed Facebook Reddit Technorati Favorites Twitter Yahoo Bookmarks StumbleUpon WordPress Sphere ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/05/senatefloor-cornyn-amdt-no-3986-amendment-agreed-to-94-0-6-not-voting-bipartisan-support-go-to-bill-status-s-3217-r/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Financial Regulation Update: Community Banks and Main Street ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.martindale.com/legal-news/article_Joseph-Law-Corporation_1027598.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8353440</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Articles on Martindale.com </name>
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The US Senate continues to debate the Dodd Bill also known as the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). Since the original procedural logjam was broken in the Senate on May.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.martindale.com/legal-news/article_Joseph-Law-Corporation_1027598.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislative Alert: Amendment Offered to Sunset the HVCC | TAMP BLOG</title>
    <link href="http://blog.ttamp.org/2010/05/legislative-alert-amendment-offered-to-sunset-the-hvcc/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8331515</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TAMP BLOG </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
After months of hard work and meetings with Congress, NAMB is pleased to announce it was successful in getting an amendment offered to S. 3217, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010,&#8221; that would create new appraisal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.ttamp.org/2010/05/legislative-alert-amendment-offered-to-sunset-the-hvcc/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Amendment Prevents &amp;#39;Full Body Scan&amp;#39; of Personal Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.criticalbias.com/2010/05/17/amendment-prevents-%E2%80%98full-body-scan%E2%80%99-of-personal-financial-information/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8321772</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CriticalBias.org </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Amendment 4018 to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, simply says that if the new Bureau created in this bill wants to investigate a consumer&amp;#39;s individual transactions, then the Bureau must get written ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.criticalbias.com/2010/05/17/amendment-prevents-%E2%80%98full-body-scan%E2%80%99-of-personal-financial-information/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>One Old Vet &#187; Senate Dems Block DeMint&amp;#39;s Effort to Finish the Fence</title>
    <link href="http://oneoldvet.com/?p=19520" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8319360</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>One Old Vet </name>
    </author>
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As FAIR reported last week, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) introduced an amendment to the financial regulation bill (S. 3217) that would require the completion of 700 miles of double-layer physical fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border within ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oneoldvet.com/?p=19520&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mary Bottari: USAA Changes its Tune on Financial Reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-bottari/usaa-changes-its-tune-on_b_578260.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318999</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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Since last month, our members and friends have been urging an amendment to S.3217 clarifying that insurance portfolio investments that already are subject to state regulations should not be adversely affected by the Volcker Rule ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-bottari/usaa-changes-its-tune-on_b_578260.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wealth.net &#187; Vote On Cornyn Amendment For Blocking US Bailouts Of ...</title>
    <link href="http://wealth.net/2010/05/vote-on-cornyn-amendment-for-blocking-us-bailouts-of-overindebted-foreign-countries-currently-on-c-span/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318998</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wealth.net </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Restoring Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217) to prevent U.S. taxpayer-funded bailouts of foreign governments. Sen. Cornyn&amp;#39;s amendment requires the Obama Administration to evaluate any proposed bailout of a foreign nation where ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wealth.net/2010/05/vote-on-cornyn-amendment-for-blocking-us-bailouts-of-overindebted-foreign-countries-currently-on-c-span/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 17, 2010 - Did ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-17-2010-did.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318997</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate will reconvene at 2 PM today and will resume consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. At 5:30 PM, votes on amendments to the bill are schedule to continue. Today, Rep. Mike Pence, Chairman of the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-17-2010-did.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>All Things Reform: Legislation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318995</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Things Reform </name>
    </author>
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Bills S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-- Official: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/legislation_17.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CampusProgress.org | news | Photos: Hundreds Gather on K Street to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318994</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CampusProgress.org </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate is debating The Wall Street Reform Act (S. 3217) this week! Call your Senators Today! Hundreds gather outside of the National Treasury, Bank of America and SunTrust buildings shouting &#8220;This is What Democracy Looks Like!&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.campusprogress.org/news/5511/photos-hundreds-gather-on-k-street-to-demand-financial-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Restoring American FInancial Stability Act of 2010 | Zak Forsman</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318993</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zak Forsman </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
S. 3217 is Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s attempt to fix America&amp;#39;s financial system. Unfortunately, he doesn&amp;#39;t stop at Wall Street and big banks. His bill would completely alter how small businesses raise money in America. Buried deep within the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zakforsman.com/2010/05/17/restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cornyn IMF Bailout Loan Financial Reform Amendment Passes ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318991</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by a vote of 94-0. It would &#8220;protect U.S. taxpayers from paying for bailouts of irresponsible foreign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/17/cornyn-imf-bailout-loan-financial-reform-amendment-falls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Phil Rock statement on ATM fee caps | ATM Network Company News</title>
    <link href="http://www.atmnetwork.net/atmcompanynews/2010/05/17/phil-rock-statement-on-atm-fee-caps/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318782</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ATM Network Company News </name>
    </author>
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I am writing to urge you to oppose Amendment #3812 to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, which places caps on ATM surcharges. I own ATM Network, an independent ATM company based in Minnesota. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atmnetwork.net/atmcompanynews/2010/05/17/phil-rock-statement-on-atm-fee-caps/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Climateer Investing: Dodd Financial Reform Bill Heads to Floor ...</title>
    <link href="http://climateerinvest.blogspot.com/2010/05/dodd-financial-reform-bill-heads-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318781</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Climateer Investing </name>
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Mr. BARRASSO (for himself and Mr. ENZI) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3217, to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://climateerinvest.blogspot.com/2010/05/dodd-financial-reform-bill-heads-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
    <link href="http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=4012" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318780</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Four more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 are now available, as printed by the GPO in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=4012&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Honorable Senator James announces Press Conference to Save Georgia ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/17/honorable-senator-james-announces-press-conference-to-save-georgia-jobs-ID08625.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318660</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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    <content type="html">
... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/17/honorable-senator-james-announces-press-conference-to-save-georgia-jobs-ID08625.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Report: The House and Senate agenda for this week | Values Voter News</title>
    <link href="http://www.valuesvoternews.com/2010/05/from-heritage-foundation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318659</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Values Voter News </name>
    </author>
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The Senate looks to complete action on Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulation and bailout bill (S.3217). Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) may seek a test vote on whether to saddle FedEx with crushing union work rules. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.valuesvoternews.com/2010/05/from-heritage-foundation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NASW and Coalition Partners Urge Congress to Address Risky Private ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/index.php/2010/05/17/nasw-and-coalition-partners-urge-congress-to-address-risky-private-student-loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8318657</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NASW Advocacy Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
NASW is partnering with the College for Access and Success and the U.S. PIRG to urge Congress to ensure that the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) gives the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) full authority ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/index.php/2010/05/17/nasw-and-coalition-partners-urge-congress-to-address-risky-private-student-loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The &#8220;Rest of the Story&#8221; on the Dodd Bill | The Missing Linc</title>
    <link href="http://themissinglinc.com/2010/05/17/the-rest-of-the-story-on-the-dodd-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8316646</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Missing Linc </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Consider the following observations on the current state of play with the Dodd bill, (S. 3217) as being through my &#8220;peephole.&#8221; The American public is mad at &#8220;banks&#8221;, and our industry has very much become a political target. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themissinglinc.com/2010/05/17/the-rest-of-the-story-on-the-dodd-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Contact Your Senators To Amend The Volcker Rule To Protect ...</title>
    <link href="http://militarymoneymight.com/2010/05/contact-senators-amend-volcker-rule-protect-companies-usaa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8316645</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Military Money Might </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
USAA is facing a serious challenge due to financial services legislation, known as S.3217, a bill that is being considered by the U.S. Senate right now. The Senate is expected to conclude debate on S.3217 and amendments sometime next ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://militarymoneymight.com/2010/05/contact-senators-amend-volcker-rule-protect-companies-usaa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; AFR: Shelby Amendment #4010 Would ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-shelby-amendment-4010-would-starve-cfpa-of-resources/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8316644</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Moreover, the Shelby amendment fails to adjust the CFPB for inflation, as S. 3217 does. Beginning in fiscal year 2013, the funding benchmark for the agency would be fixed at 12 percent of the 2006 operating expenses of the Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-shelby-amendment-4010-would-starve-cfpa-of-resources/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #152 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/152" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/9102523</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Amendment (S.Amdt.3986) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/152&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #152 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7246" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8756748</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Amendment (S.Amdt.3986) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7246&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #151 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/151" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8348849</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Amendment (S.Amdt.4020) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/151&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Retail Industry Hails Passage of Interchange Fee Amendment ...</title>
    <link href="http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/retail-industry-hails-passage-of-interchange-fee-amendment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8316331</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WayTooHigh.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Retailers across the industry spectrum, including those in the grocery channel, applauded the Senate&amp;#39;s passage last week of an amendment to the pending Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). Sponsored by Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/16/retail-industry-hails-passage-of-interchange-fee-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AVISION PROJECT: ANACAONA</title>
    <link href="http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/05/anacaona.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8314874</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AVISION PROJECT </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/05/anacaona.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NADA Urges Support for Brownback Auto Dealer Amendment to Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://missouriautodealers.net/rolling-hills/nada-urges-support-for-brownback-auto-dealer-amendment-to-senate-wall-street-reform-bill-s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8655311</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Missouri Auto Dealers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Issue The Senate financial regulation bill (S. 3217) would create a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP), which would have new and extremely broad authority to regulate most financial products, including dealer-assisted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://missouriautodealers.net/rolling-hills/nada-urges-support-for-brownback-auto-dealer-amendment-to-senate-wall-street-reform-bill-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Invisible Empire A New World Order Defined Full (Order it at ...</title>
    <link href="http://shopsloop.com/?p=1376" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8310308</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shops Loop </name>
    </author>
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Dodd S.3217 3884 &#8211; 1st no. is Senate bill, 2nd is amendment to re-establish Glass-Steagall. It must pass to protect USA from hyperinflationary nightmare beyond our imaginations. It all happens in Senate within a few days of May 17. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shopsloop.com/?p=1376&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House and Senate Cloakroom: May 17&#8211;21, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.ethiopianreview.com/news/111309" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8309679</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ethiopian Review </name>
    </author>
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The Senate looks to complete action on Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulation and bailout bill (S.3217). * Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) may seek a test vote on whether to saddle FedEx with crushing union work rules. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ethiopianreview.com/news/111309&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
    <link href="http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=3992" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8307836</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Four more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 are now available, as printed by the GPO in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=3992&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3149: The Equal Employment for All Act: Senate Push for SA ...</title>
    <link href="http://hr3149.blogspot.com/2010/05/senate-push-for-sa-3795-ammendment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8307835</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HR 3149: The Equal Employment for All Act </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Any debate on S. 3217 without including SA 3795 (to restrict employers from using a &#8220;consumer&amp;#39;s creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity&#8221; in making any employment decision or for the basis of taking any adverse action) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr3149.blogspot.com/2010/05/senate-push-for-sa-3795-ammendment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Interchange vote forces CUNA opposition to Sen. reform bill : CU ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cusecure.org/2010/05/15/interchange-vote-forces-cuna-opposition-to-sen-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8307733</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CU*Secure </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Posted May 15, 2010 in CUNA News | Comments Off. Late Thursday the U.S. Senate voted 64-33 in favor of including Sen. Richard Durbin&amp;#39;s (D-Ill.) interchange amendment in S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cusecure.org/2010/05/15/interchange-vote-forces-cuna-opposition-to-sen-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.loansafe.org/s-3217-the-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010-mba-regulatory-reform-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8307732</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loans - Credit - Debt - LoanSafe.org </name>
    </author>
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Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/s-3217-the-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010-mba-regulatory-reform-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217: Industry Sweats Proposed Fiduciary Model - Regulatory ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/Issues/2010/May-17-2010/Pages/S-3217-Industry-Sweats-Proposed-Fiduciary-Model-.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8307459</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate last week continued to weigh appropriate standards that agents should use in selling investment products.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/Issues/2010/May-17-2010/Pages/S-3217-Industry-Sweats-Proposed-Fiduciary-Model-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislative Updates: Countdown to session end; Federal updates on ...</title>
    <link href="http://legislative-updates.blogspot.com/2010/05/countdown-to-session-end-federal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304359</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legislative Updates </name>
    </author>
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The fees average 1 to 2 percent of the purchase. This amendment is likely to benefit students as costs are sometimes passed onto the consumer. The amendment was tacked onto S.3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legislative-updates.blogspot.com/2010/05/countdown-to-session-end-federal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Realtors Help Working Families Purchase and Keep Their Homes ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/14/realtors-help-working-families-purchase-and-keep-their-homes-ID08608.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304358</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/14/realtors-help-working-families-purchase-and-keep-their-homes-ID08608.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More Big Brother Planned in the Senate &amp;#39;Financial Stability Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://sfcmac.wordpress.com/2010/05/14/more-big-brother-planned-in-the-senate-financial-stability-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304357</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Foxhole </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This piece of crap legislation is called the THE RESTORING AMERICAN FINANCIAL STABILITY ACT OF 2010 aka S.3217. That&amp;#39;s a sick joke, especially when the Dem ruling regime has spent the last 16 months destroying America&amp;#39;s financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sfcmac.wordpress.com/2010/05/14/more-big-brother-planned-in-the-senate-financial-stability-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ag Groups Weigh in on Regulatory Reform Package &#171; National ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wheatworld.org/2010/05/ag-groups-weigh-in-on-regulatory-reform-package/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304356</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Association of Wheat Growers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill currently being considered in the Senate, S. 3217, currently exempts other government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs ) such as Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, but does not exempt agricultural GSEs. The letter read, in part, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wheatworld.org/2010/05/ag-groups-weigh-in-on-regulatory-reform-package/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jim Hamilton&amp;#39;s World of Securities Regulation</title>
    <link href="http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/nasaa-joins-naic-csbs-in-calling-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304355</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation </name>
    </author>
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... lawmakers for their efforts in sponsoring amendments that would provide representation for state regulators on the FSOC that would be established under Section 111 of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/nasaa-joins-naic-csbs-in-calling-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Insurance Bellwether&#8482;: NCOIL, NAIC Comment on Senate Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.theinsurancebellwether.com/2010/05/ncoil-naic-comment-on-senate-financial.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304354</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Insurance Bellwether&#8482; </name>
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With a vote on financial reform legislation nearing, state groups are weighing in on how S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 should be structured. Today, the National Conference of Insurance Legislators, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theinsurancebellwether.com/2010/05/ncoil-naic-comment-on-senate-financial.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>William Carleton, Counselor @ Law: Senate Vote to Save Startup ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304145</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>William Carleton, Counselor @ Law </name>
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Mr. BOND (for himself, Mr. WARNER, Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts, and Ms. CANTWELL) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 3739 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. DODD (for himself and Mrs. LINCOLN)) to the bill S. 3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wac6.com/wac6/2010/05/senate-vote-to-save-startup-seed-financing-and-angel-investing-could-be-monday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>McCaskill: Without Better Reverse Mortgage Oversight, Facing ...</title>
    <link href="http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2010/05/14/mccaskill-without-better-reverse-mortgage-oversight-facing-another-crisis/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304144</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Reverse Mortgage Daily </name>
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Specifically, the measure amend the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217) to require the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue rules to, at a minimum: Prohibit misleading advertisements of reverse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2010/05/14/mccaskill-without-better-reverse-mortgage-oversight-facing-another-crisis/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 14, 2010 ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304143</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. No votes are scheduled today. Yesterday, the Senate rejected by a vote of 42-58 an amendment from Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to create bankruptcy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-14-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Heartland Moms Go to K Street for Showdown &#171; MomsRising Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8304142</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MomsRising Blog </name>
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We&amp;#39;ll be joining hundreds more to demand Congress and the Administration pass a strong version of the Wall Street Reform Act (S. 3217) that outlaws predatory lending practices, keeps the bankers from gambling with our money and creates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.momsrising.org/blog/heartland-moms-go-to-k-street-for-showdown/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Brevard County Florida - Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Freddie and Fannie ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8303948</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Brevard County Florida - Blog </name>
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Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. The Landrieu/Isakson Amendment requires regulators to establish a category of well-underwritten single family loans that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://davecongdon.featuredblog.com/?p=284&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PIN Debit News Blog: NRF Welcomes Senate Approval of Amendment ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8303946</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PIN Debit News Blog </name>
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The Senate voted 64-33 tonight to approve an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, offered by Majority Whip Richard Durbin, D-Ill. NRF counted consideration of the amendment as a key vote to be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2010/05/nrf-welcomes-senate-approval-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Text of Amendment to Save Reg D Now Filed : Startup Company Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.startupcompanylawblog.com/2010/05/articles/financings/text-of-amendment-to-save-reg-d-now-filed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8303945</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Startup Company Blog </name>
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    <content type="html">
Mr. BOND (for himself, Mr. WARNER, Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts, and Ms. CANTWELL) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 3739 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. DODD (for himself and Mrs. LINCOLN)) to the bill S. 3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.startupcompanylawblog.com/2010/05/articles/financings/text-of-amendment-to-save-reg-d-now-filed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Survey: Majority of Consumers Say Wall Street Reform Should ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.loancreative.com/new-survey-majority-of-consumers-say-wall-street-reform-should-not-include-auto-dealers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8301496</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage loans | Business loans </name>
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WASHINGTON (May 10, 2010) &#8212; Support for the Senate financial reform bill (S. 3217) drops from 70 percent to 41 percent when consumers learn that current legislation could make it more challenging and expensive to get auto credit, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loancreative.com/new-survey-majority-of-consumers-say-wall-street-reform-should-not-include-auto-dealers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bernanke, Siding With Banks, Opposes Plan To Spin Off Swaps Desks ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.goodporkbadpork.com/2010/05/bernanke-siding-with-banks-opposes-plan-to-spin-off-swaps-desks/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8301495</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GoodPorkBadPork.com </name>
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You have asked for my views on section 716 of S. 3217. This section would prevent many insured depository institutions from engaging in swaps-related activities to hedge their own financial risks or to meet the hedging needs of their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goodporkbadpork.com/2010/05/bernanke-siding-with-banks-opposes-plan-to-spin-off-swaps-desks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bernanke, Siding With Banks, Opposes Plan To Spin Off Swaps Desks</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/14/bernanke-forcing-banks-to_n_576057.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8301494</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business on HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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S. 3217 makes important contributions to the goals of reducing systemic risk, eliminating the too-big-to-fail problem, and strengthening prudential supervision. I am concerned, however, that section 716 is counter-productive to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/14/bernanke-forcing-banks-to_n_576057.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Desert Beacon: Financial Regulatory Reform Grinds Forward: How Did ...</title>
    <link href="http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2010/05/financial-regulatory-reform-grinds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8300992</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Beacon </name>
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As the Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act (S.3217) moves through the Senate there was another moment of bi-partisanship; Senator Reed&amp;#39;s amendment to establish a specific consumer protection liaison for service members and their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2010/05/financial-regulatory-reform-grinds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alaska Senator Mark Begich votes with Jay Rockefeller to gut Ron ...</title>
    <link href="http://tobefree.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/alaska-senator-mark-begich-votes-with-jay-rockefeller-to-gut-ron-pauls-audit-the-fed-bill-so-this-private-cartel-can-destroy-the-dollar-and-america-nick-begich-should-have-been-our-senator-sigh/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8300991</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>tobefree </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator David Vitter (R-LA) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 37-62. It would &#8220;remove a section of U.S. code that protects the Federal Reserve from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tobefree.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/alaska-senator-mark-begich-votes-with-jay-rockefeller-to-gut-ron-pauls-audit-the-fed-bill-so-this-private-cartel-can-destroy-the-dollar-and-america-nick-begich-should-have-been-our-senator-sigh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>All Things Reform: Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/legislation_14.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8300989</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Things Reform </name>
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Bills S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010-- Official: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/legislation_14.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Recent Bill S. 3217 and Addendum added by our Senator and Passed ...</title>
    <link href="http://thenichereport.com/2010/05/recent-bill-s-3217-and-addendum-added-by-our-senator-and-passed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/9204835</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Niche Report Blog </name>
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Recent Bill S. 3217 and Addendum added by our Senator and Passed. * For a copy of the NAMB release/bill and response from Senator Jeff Merkley, email info@vantagemortgagegroup.com. I am just going to say a few words here regarding what ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thenichereport.com/2010/05/recent-bill-s-3217-and-addendum-added-by-our-senator-and-passed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Amendment (SA. 3962) offered by Senators Merkley (D-OR) and ...</title>
    <link href="http://ulocal.wdsu.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=63267&amp;amp;w=223259&amp;amp;d=542734" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/9043300</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WDSU's u local updates </name>
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Amendment (SA. 3962) offered by Senators Merkley (D-OR) and Klobuchar (D-MN) to S. 3217, the.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ulocal.wdsu.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=63267&amp;amp;w=223259&amp;amp;d=542734&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Searching for amendments to S. 3217, the Restoring American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.curegister.net/2010/05/searching-for-amendments-to-s-3217.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8910101</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Credit Union Register </name>
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Unfortunately, the links provided on this site earlier to amendments filed on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, were based on search results that expire after a time; thus all of the links provided earlier likely ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.curegister.net/2010/05/searching-for-amendments-to-s-3217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kohl Aims To Add Anti-Leegin Bill To Finance Reform - Law360</title>
    <link href="http://competition.law360.com/articles/168491" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8311806</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Competition Law360 </name>
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In a floor speech Thursday, Kohl said he was planning to offer S. 148, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, as an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://competition.law360.com/articles/168491&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Welcome to the Low-Income Economic Experience | California ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8309807</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>California Progress Report </name>
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Right now the Senate is considering S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, the companion legislation to the bill the House passed in December. Not surprisingly, the Senate is being swarmed by financial services ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/?q=node/7752&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kohl Aims To Add Anti-Leegin Bill To Finance Reform - Law360</title>
    <link href="http://financialservices.law360.com/articles/168491" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8307461</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financial Services Law360 </name>
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In a floor speech Thursday, Kohl said he was planning to offer S. 148, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, as an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://financialservices.law360.com/articles/168491&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ed Mierzwinski: Defeat of Chambliss Amendment is a Key Step Toward ...</title>
    <link href="http://yubanet.com/opinions/Ed-Mierzwinski-Defeat-of-Chambliss-Amendment-is-a-Key-Step-Toward-Reining-in-Wall-Street.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8303947</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>YubaNet.com </name>
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&amp;quot;The Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, needs to be strengthened, and must include a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency, must allow states and their attorneys general to enforce the laws, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yubanet.com/opinions/Ed-Mierzwinski-Defeat-of-Chambliss-Amendment-is-a-Key-Step-Toward-Reining-in-Wall-Street.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Oppose Government Takeover of the Banking System - Thu13May2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.carrollstandard.com/politics/opinion/view-in-focus/8501-oppose-government-takeover-of-the-banking-system.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8303944</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Carroll Standard </name>
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Take action today to contact your Senators directly and tell them to vote &amp;quot;NO&amp;quot; on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Americans that say they have no influence or voice in how government functions are part ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carrollstandard.com/politics/opinion/view-in-focus/8501-oppose-government-takeover-of-the-banking-system.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
    <link href="http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=3817" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8303943</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
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Twenty-five more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 are now available, as printed by the GPO in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=3817&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Payday Pundit &#187; Update III</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8301337</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Payday Pundit </name>
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Immediately thereafter, the Senate will resume consideration S. 3217 and there will be 5 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the Sessions amendment #3832 (bankruptcy) . Therefore, senators should expect a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paydaypundit.org/2010/05/13/update-iii/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wyden/Grassley Financial Reform Amendment on Secret Holds ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/wydengrassley-financial-reform-amendment-on-secret-holds-withdrawn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8301336</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) led by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) aimed at ending secret legislative holds was suddenly withdrawn today prior to an expected vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/wydengrassley-financial-reform-amendment-on-secret-holds-withdrawn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Backs Off Risk Retention Requirements | CaliforniaRealtySite</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiarealtysite.com/5881/senate-backs-off-risk-retention-requirements/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8300990</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CaliforniaRealtySite </name>
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The Senate has passed two amendments to S. 3217, the Mortgage Bankers Association announced. Under one of the the amendments, regulators would be required to.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiarealtysite.com/5881/senate-backs-off-risk-retention-requirements/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Amendment Requiring &amp;#39;Reasonable&amp;#39; Debit Card ...</title>
    <link href="http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/senate-passes-amendment-requiring-%E2%80%98reasonable%E2%80%99-debit-card-transaction-fees/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8297586</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WayTooHigh.com </name>
    </author>
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The Senate voted 64-33 Thursday night to approve an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, offered by Majority Whip Richard Durbin, D-Ill. NRF counted consideration of the amendment as a key vote ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/senate-passes-amendment-requiring-%E2%80%98reasonable%E2%80%99-debit-card-transaction-fees/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Thune Sunset Financial Reform Amendment Falls &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/thune-sunset-financial-reform-amendment-falls/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8297585</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator John Thune (R-SD) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 40-55. It would place a four-year sunset on the bill&amp;#39;s provisions dealing with a new consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/thune-sunset-financial-reform-amendment-falls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8297137</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Specifically, the measure amend the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217) to require the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue rules to, at a minimum: * Prohibit misleading advertisements of reverse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sheridanexpress.blogspot.com/2010/05/mccaskill-introduces-amendment-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An amendment offered by Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by a vote of 64-33. Per a unanimous consent agreement, 60 votes were needed for passage. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/durbin-credit-card-fee-financial-reform-amendment-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8297134</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;The Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, needs to be strengthened, and must include a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency, must allow states and their attorneys general to enforce the laws, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedemocraticdaily.com/2010/05/13/senate-defeats-gop-attempt-to-water-down-derivatives-reform-by-wide-margin/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MBA Hails Risk Retention Fixes to Regulatory Reform Bill | U.S. ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8297133</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... 2010 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Robert E. Story, Jr., CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following comment today, reacting to passage in the Senate of the Landrieu/Isakson and Crapo Amendments to S. 3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/05/13/mba-hails-risk-retention-fixes-to-regulatory-reform-bill-ID08584.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Recent Bill S. 3217 and Addendum added by our Senator and Passed ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8297132</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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For a copy of the NAMB release/bill and response from Senator Jeff Merkley, email info@vantagemortgagegroup.com I am just going to say a few words here regarding what just happened and vent a little bit (bare with me)&#8230;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thenichereport.com/blog/2010/05/recent-bill-s-3217-and-addendum-added-by-our-senator-and-passed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senator McCaskil: Reverse mortgages may become the next sub-prime ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8296876</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Loans - Credit - Debt - LoanSafe.org </name>
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Specifically, the measure amend the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S.3217) to require the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue rules to, at a minimum: &#8226; Prohibit misleading advertisements of reverse ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loansafe.org/senator-mccaskil-reverse-mortgages-may-become-the-next-sub-prime-mortgages&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Franken Credit Rating Agency Financial Reform Amendment Passes ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8296875</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An amendment offered by Senator Al Franken (D-MN) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by a vote of 64-35. It would &#8220;put an end to the conflicts of interest rampant in the current system, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/franken-credit-rating-agency-financial-reform-amendment-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8296874</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Education Is A Right! </name>
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Risking Our Future Middle Class makes it abundantly clear of the urgency for the Senate to pass the America&amp;#39;s Restoring Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, now under consideration by the Senate. Among other things, the legislation would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usstudentassociation.blogspot.com/2010/05/students-and-young-adults-hit-hard-by.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bernanke Letter to Lawmakers on Swaps Spin Off - Real Time ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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You have asked for my views on section 716 of S. 3217. This section would prevent many insured depository institutions from engaging in swaps-related activities to hedge their own financial risks or to meet the hedging needs of their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2010/05/13/bernanke-letter-to-lawmakers-on-swaps-spin-off/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today in Washington - May 13, 2010</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8296667</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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...Services Deform - Today will be another series of votes on amendments to the Financial Services Reform bill, S.3217.&#160; The end game is near on this bill, yet some believe that reform of Freddie and Fannie is too complicated for this bill. Conservatives &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/brian_d/2010/05/13/today-in-washington-may-13-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Even more financial reform bill news! - Thieves in the Temple.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8296665</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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Open Left alerts us to SA 3949 -- an amendment to S. 3217, the financial reform bill -- which would strip states of the right to make tougher regulations on financial institutions than the federal government does. Worse than its...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/05/even-more-financial-reform-bill-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 13, 2010 - NBC ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate reconvened and resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. Votes on amendments are expected to continue today. Yesterday, the Senate voted 63-36 for an amendment from Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-13-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>On The Hill: Senate Defeats GOP Attempt To Water Down Derivatives ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8296662</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;The Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, needs to be strengthened, and must include a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency, must allow states and their attorneys general to enforce the laws, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/senate-defeats-gop-attempt-to-water.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Senate Briefing, May 13, 2010 | Liberty Pundits Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8296659</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Liberty Pundits Blog </name>
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The Senate reconvened at 9:30 AM today and resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. Votes on amendments are expected to continue today. The Senate will recess between 1 and 2 PM. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-senate-briefing-may-13-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Shopfloor &#187; Blog Archive &#187; NAM Key Votes Againt Specter ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8296658</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Shopfloor </name>
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The National Association of Manufacturers just sent a &#8220;Key Vote&#8221; letter to the Senate opposing the Specter amendment to S. 3217, the financial regulation bill. Gist of the letter: Manufacturers strongly support the U.S. Supreme Court&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2010/05/13/nam-key-votes-againt-specter-stoneridge-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home Financing 101: Mortgage Action Alliance: Call to Action</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Home Financing 101 </name>
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Please take action NOW to urge your senators to support this amendment to S. 3217 to ensure that the nation&amp;#39;s real estate market has ample liquidity for high quality, well underwritten mortgages. Posted by Chris Scheer at 11:34 AM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chrisscheer.blogspot.com/2010/05/mortgage-action-alliance-call-to-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ron Paul Criticizes Fed Audit Compromise | centermovement.org</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8293754</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>centermovement.org </name>
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Ultimately, the complete financial reform bill -- S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) -- will be subject to approval by the Senate and reconciliation with the House version (H.R. 4173) before it can be signed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centermovement.org/centrist-bloggers/ron-paul-criticizes-fed-audit-compromise/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Ways and Means Chair Levin Unveils Amendment to Stop Banks ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8293753</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) May 11 introduced an amendment to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would provide the Treasury Department broad new authority to...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/13/tax/house-ways-means-chair-levin-unveils-amendment-stop-banks-impeding-tax-enforcement-efforts/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>All Things Reform: Legislation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8293752</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>All Things Reform </name>
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Bills S.3217-- Official: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/legislation_13.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>05-13-10 The NAFB&amp;#39;s National Ag News for May 13th&#8230; &#171; BARN OnAir ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8293555</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BARN OnAir &amp; OnLine 24/7/365 </name>
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The U.S. Senate continues to work its way through numerous amendments to S.3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. During debate Senate Ag Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln took to the floor in opposition to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brianallmerradionetwork.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/05-13-10-the-nafbs-national-ag-news-for-may-13th/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #146 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3991) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/146&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #147 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8538372</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3774) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/147&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217 May Be Nearing A Vote</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8533959</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LifeSource Direct </name>
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The Senate could vote on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act bill, as early as May 19.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lifesourcedirect.com/2010/05/s-3217-may-be-nearing-a-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #148 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8474736</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3832) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/148&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #146 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3991) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7243&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #147 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3774) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7241&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #148 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3832) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7235&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #149 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3989) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/149&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>96-0: Fed Audit Passes Senate - Political Junkies - tribe.net</title>
    <link href="http://tribes.tribe.net/politicaljunkies/thread/efa4ac08-267a-4ee9-a155-bd18a1c51e88" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8316558</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Tribe.net: Political Junkies </name>
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The Senate will convene at 10:00 AM and will immediately resume consideration of S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010). The Senate will concurrently debate the Sanders amend #3738 (Require the GAO to conduct an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tribes.tribe.net/politicaljunkies/thread/efa4ac08-267a-4ee9-a155-bd18a1c51e88&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #149 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8312136</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3989) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7244&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ASCP News and Information &#187; Blog Archive &#187; ATM Fee Regulation ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ASCP News and Information </name>
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S. 3217. To promote the financial stability of the United States by. improving accountability and transparency in the financial. system, to end too big to fail, to protect the American. taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myascp.org/blog/?p=58&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Chambliss Derivatives Alternative Financial Reform Amendment Falls ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/chambliss-derivatives-alternative-financial-reform-amendment-falls/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8293554</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 39-59. It would &#8220;improve the derivatives title of the financial regulation bill currently ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/chambliss-derivatives-alternative-financial-reform-amendment-falls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; AFR Supports Whitehouse ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-supports-whitehouse-interstate-lending-amendment-to-s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8293171</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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RE: Support for Whitehouse Interstate Lending amendment to S. 3217. Dear Senator: The consumer, employee, investor, community and civil rights groups who are members of Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) write to express strong ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-supports-whitehouse-interstate-lending-amendment-to-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PI Newswire :: Federal Bill Seeks To Ban Credit Report Checks for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinewswire.net/2010/05/federal-bill-seeks-to-ban-credit-report-checks-for-most-employment-screening/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8293143</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PI Newswire </name>
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Now Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has introduced a senate bill &#8211; SA 3795 &#8211; as part of an amendment to the &amp;#39;S.3217 &#8211; Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;#39; bill, an effort by lawmakers to improve accountability and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinewswire.net/2010/05/federal-bill-seeks-to-ban-credit-report-checks-for-most-employment-screening/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Broad Center Right Coalition Urges Senators to Oppose Financial Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=ATR_Dodd_Coalit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8293140</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Tax Reform RSS </name>
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Today, Americans for Tax Reform and 20 other broad based center-right coalition members joined together in an open letter to the US Senate urging all members to &amp;quot;Reject Bailouts, Taxes, and Onerous Regulations in S. 3217!&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=ATR_Dodd_Coalit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American Power Act | Newest News</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8289750</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Newest News </name>
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Senate Financial Reform Bill: More Bailouts &amp;amp; Fed Power Senate Democrats beat back a Republican alternative amendment to Connecticut Democrat Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newestnews.net/tag/american-power-act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 12, 2010 - List ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-12-2010-list.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8289749</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate reconvened and resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill and then began a series of votes on amendments to the bill from Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Bob Corker (R-TN), and Kay bailey Hutchison (R-TX) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-12-2010-list.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill That Would Prohibit YSPs, NIVs Advances | CaliforniaRealtySite</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiarealtysite.com/5779/bill-that-would-prohibit-ysps-nivs-advances/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8289748</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CaliforniaRealtySite </name>
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An amendment to S. 3217 approved by the US Senate would prohibit yield-spread premiums. In addition, &amp;quot;liar loans&amp;quot; would reportedly be prohibited.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiarealtysite.com/5779/bill-that-would-prohibit-ysps-nivs-advances/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; Oppose Chambliss Amendment #3816 ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/oppose-chambliss-amendment-3816-to-senate-bill-3217-which-attempts-to-weaken-proposed-derivatives-regulations/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8289747</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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Water down the definition of &#8220;swap dealer&#8221; and &#8220;major swap participant&#8221; found in the current version of S. 3217 so that far fewer entities would be classified as swap dealers and major swap participants. This would greatly reduce the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/oppose-chambliss-amendment-3816-to-senate-bill-3217-which-attempts-to-weaken-proposed-derivatives-regulations/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Survey: Majority of Consumers Say Wall Street Reform Should ...</title>
    <link href="http://autoinsurancegalaxy.info/auto-insurance/new-survey-majority-of-consumers-say-wall-street-reform-should-not-include-auto-dealers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288901</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AutoInsuranceGalaxy.info </name>
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WASHINGTON, May 10, 2010; Support for the Senate financial reform bill (S. 3217) drops from 70 percent to 41 percent when consumers learn that current legislation could make it more challenging and expensive to get auto credit, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://autoinsurancegalaxy.info/auto-insurance/new-survey-majority-of-consumers-say-wall-street-reform-should-not-include-auto-dealers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>APALC || Immigrant Rights Project &#187; Blog Archive &#187; This Week in ...</title>
    <link href="http://immigrantrights.apalc.org/this-week-in-immigration-16/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288900</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>APALC || Immigrant Rights Project </name>
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DeMint (R-SC) has introduced an amendment to the Wall Street Regulations Reform Bill (S. 3217) that would require the completion of 700 miles of double-layer physical fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border within one year. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://immigrantrights.apalc.org/this-week-in-immigration-16/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dodd financial reform bill gives little &amp;#39;gift&amp;#39; to insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2010/05/12/dodd-financial-reform-bill-gives-little-gift-to-insurance-industry/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288899</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>IFAwebnews </name>
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As the Dodd financial reform bill (that&amp;#39;s S. 3217 for those in the know) awaits its final disposition on the Senate floor, it would do us well to reflect on what, if anything, it has to do with insurance. The bill&amp;#39;s main purpose, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2010/05/12/dodd-financial-reform-bill-gives-little-gift-to-insurance-industry/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reed/Brown Military Liaison Financial Reform Amendment Passes ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/reedbrown-military-liaison-financial-reform-amendment-passes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288898</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Scott Brown (R-MA) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by a vote of 98-1. It would establish a military liaison inside the new consumer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/reedbrown-military-liaison-financial-reform-amendment-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Luv2bird: Oil industry fighting transparency and accountability</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288435</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Luv2bird </name>
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Amendment (3732) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) would require all oil, gas, and mining companies registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to report how much they pay governments for access ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://luv2bird.blogspot.com/2010/05/oil-industry-fighting-transparency-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Senate News Briefing, May 12, 2010 | Liberty Pundits Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288434</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Liberty Pundits Blog </name>
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The Senate reconvened at 9:30 AM today and resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. At 10 AM, the Senate began a series of votes on amendments to the bill from Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Bob Corker (R-TN), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-senate-news-briefing-may-12-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Merkley/Klobuchar Mortgage Amendment to Financial Reform Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/merkleyklobuchar-mortgage-amendment-to-financial-reform-bill-passes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288433</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), among others, to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by a vote of 63-36. According to a press release, it would &#8220;ban ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/merkleyklobuchar-mortgage-amendment-to-financial-reform-bill-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Texas Insider &#187; Senate Passes Hutchison and Klobuchar Amendment to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288432</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Texas Insider </name>
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WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Senate today overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan amendment to the Financial Stability Bill (S. 3217) introduced by U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and cosponsored by 27 other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=26725&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Audit the Fed | ThePajamaPundit.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288186</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Pajama Pundit </name>
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In what is one of the rarest events to occur in the Senate, a unanimous, bi-partisan vote of 96-0 passed the Sanders amendment S.Amdt.3738 to the Financial Reform bill, S.3217. The Sanders amendment is different than the version of in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepajamapundit.com/2010/05/audit-fed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>134 National and State Associations Endorse Swipe Fee Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/134-national-and-state-associations-endorse-swipe-fee-reform-amendment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288119</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WayTooHigh.com </name>
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... state organizations, dentists, retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores and others, write in strong support of S. Amdt. 3932, sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin, regarding interchange fee reforms to S. 3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waytoohigh.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/134-national-and-state-associations-endorse-swipe-fee-reform-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Don&amp;#39;t Assess Insurers For Failed Banks, Senate Urged | Tony Vi</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288118</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tony Vi </name>
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The American Insurance Association, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America wrote their letter as floor debate continues on the bill, S. 3217, &#8220;the Restoring ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tonyvi.blogspot.com/2010/05/dont-assess-insurers-for-failed-banks.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hutchison Federal Reserve Supervision Financial Reform Amendment ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/hutchison-federal-reserve-supervision-financial-reform-amendment-passes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288116</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by a vote of 90-9. It would &#8220;ensure state-chartered banks and bank holding companies with less than ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/12/hutchison-federal-reserve-supervision-financial-reform-amendment-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WTimes EDITORIAL: Senate secrecy breeds corruption | Lux Libertas ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288115</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Lux Libertas - Light and Liberty </name>
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Mr. Grassley and Mr. Wyden&amp;#39;s amendment to the massive financial regulations bill, S. 3217, would require that senators who use a &#8220;hold&#8221; to delay legislation or nominations must submit their objections into the Congressional Record so ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.luxlibertas.com/wtimes-editorial-senate-secrecy-breeds-corruption/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>62 Senators betray America | Minnesota Tenth Amendment Center</title>
    <link href="http://minnesota.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2010/05/62-senators-betray-america/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288114</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Minnesota Tenth Amendment Center </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3760) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &#8220;too big to fail&#8221;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://minnesota.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2010/05/62-senators-betray-america/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8288113</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
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Forty more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 are now available, as printed by the Government Printing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=3614&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Email to Corker about the Vitter Amendment - Tennessee Gun Owners</title>
    <link href="http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/national-politics-legislation/39842-email-corker-about-vitter-amendment.html" rel="alternate"/>
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In my previous email, I stated that the Vitter Amendment was to the Audit the Fed bill. In my anger, I messed up. The bill was a financial reform bill, S. 3217; its official title is the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/national-politics-legislation/39842-email-corker-about-vitter-amendment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US House Morning Whip-Up, May 12, 2010 | Liberty Pundits Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8285233</id>
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      <name>Liberty Pundits Blog </name>
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... America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. The House will also consider several bills under suspension. The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and resume consideration of S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-may-12-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #144 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3816) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/144&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #142 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3955) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/142&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #141 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Kerry [D, MA] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3962) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://74.86.203.130/vote/2010/s/141&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Credit Union Register: CORRECTED: Senate continues debate on S. 3217</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8309680</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Credit Union Register </name>
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05/11/10: Senate is slated to continue debate at 10 a.m. on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. Votes are expected today; 205 amendments have been filed through 05/10/10. Congressional Record references 05/10/10: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.curegister.net/2010/05/senate-continues-debate-on-s-3217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vitter Federal Reserve Audit Amendment Falls | Northwest Suburban ...</title>
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by senatus An amendment offered by Senator David Vitter (R-LA) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://northwestinsider.net/?p=1513&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Votes on Dodd, McCain Fannie/Freddie Financial Reform ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8284403</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An amendment offered by Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by a vote of 63-36. It would require &#8220;the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study on ending the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/senate-votes-on-dodd-mccain-fanniefreddie-financial-reform-amendments/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Payday Pundit &#187; Today</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8284395</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate May 11 will again take up the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) as a multitude of amendments await action, including calls for more limits on proprietary trading and a proposal, backed by Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paydaypundit.org/2010/05/11/today-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fitzpatrick on Employment Law: The Assault on Credit Checks</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The latest is a May 4th Feinstein amendment, S.Amdt. 3795 to S. 3217 (the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010). To date, no further action has been taken on the amendment. Senator Feinstein&amp;#39;s amendment would revise the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://robertfitzpatrick.blogspot.com/2010/05/assault-on-credit-checks.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bennet Financial Reform Amendment Dealing with TARP Funds Passes ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279552</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An amendment offered by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by Voice Vote. It would &#8220;reduce the size of the bailout fund known as TARP by $150 billion and prevent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/bennet-financial-reform-amendment-dealing-with-tarp-funds-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
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      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
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Monday, sixteen more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 were filed (PDF). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=3560&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TEA PARTY &amp;amp; LAWFUL INDEPENDENT POLITICAL DISSENT by Don Mashak ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279538</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TEA PARTY &amp; LAWFUL INDEPENDENT POLITICAL... </name>
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We need to call, email and fax our senators TUESDAY, often, to tell them to fully support the Vitter amendment to. S.3217! Find your senators by entering your zip code at this site: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://donmashakteapartyindependentdissent.blogspot.com/2010/05/urgent-report-from-ron-paul-on-audit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Harkin, Schumer and Sanders prove they hate capitalism! - XDTalk ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279537</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. SANDERS) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 3739 proposed by Mr. Reid (for Mr. Dodd (for himself and Mrs. Lincoln)) to the bill S. 3217, to promote the financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/political-view/151222-harkin-schumer-sanders-prove-they-hate-capitalism.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Where&amp;#39;s the fence? // United for A Sovereign America (USA)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279519</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) introduced an amendment to the financial regulation bill (S. 3217) that would require the completion of 700 miles of double-layer physical fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border within one year. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://immigrationbuzz.com/?p=3776&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Urgent Report from Ron Paul&#8230;&#8230;..ACTION ITEM! | Constitution Attacked</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279518</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Constitution Attacked </name>
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In addition, the underlying bill by Senator Dodd, S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act is itself deeply flawed and should be opposed. The current disasters in Greece and Portugal and now spreading across the globe are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.constitutionattacked.com/urgent-report-from-ron-paul-action-item/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Recent Congressional Votes - LDS Mormon Forums</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279517</id>
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      <name>LDS Mormon Forums </name>
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Upcoming Votes Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 &amp;lt;Congress.org - : Current Legislation&amp;gt; - S.3217. The Senate will continue its work on this financial regulatory overhaul legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lds.net/forums/current-events/32050-recent-congressional-votes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today in Washington - May 11, 2010 | Trending Buzz</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279516</id>
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Financial Services Reform - The Senate will continue work on amendments to S.3217 with the potential that Senate Majority Harry Reid (D-NV) may try to shut down debate by the end of the week. In a bizarre twist, Senator Bernie Sanders ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trending-buzz.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-may-11-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Set to Resume Voting on Financial Reform with Tough ...</title>
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The Senate May 11 will again take up the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) as a multitude of amendments await action, including calls for more limits on proprietary trading...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/11/finance/senate-set-resume-voting-financial-reform-tough-proprietary-trading-capital-proposals/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PolitiKal: The Abuse Amendment</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PolitiKal </name>
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Mr. CORKER submitted an amendment...to the bill S. 3217...; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: On page 1291, line 15 strike ``, DECEPTIVE, OR ABUSIVE&amp;#39;&amp;#39; and insert ``OR DECEPTIVE&amp;#39;&amp;#39;. On page 1291, line 20, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politikal-blog.blogspot.com/2010/05/abuse-amendment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vitter Federal Reserve Audit Amendment Falls &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An amendment offered by Senator David Vitter (R-LA) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 37 to 62. It would &#8220;remove a section of U.S. code that protects the Federal Reserve from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/vitter-federal-reserve-audit-amendment-falls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Big Picture Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Freedom vs Tyranny</title>
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This was the bankers&amp;#39; response to Obama&amp;#39;s proposed &#8220;break up the big banks bill,&#8221; S.3217. Because 70% of all trading today on the NYSE is done via computer, it is possible for the big players to rapidly move the market up or down. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kjmaclean.com/wordpress/?p=142&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today in Washington - May 11, 2010</title>
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...qualifications needed for a Supreme Court nominee.&#8221; Financial Services Reform - The Senate will continue work on amendments to S.3217&#160;with&#160;the potential that&#160;Senate Majority Harry Reid (D-NV) may try to shut down debate&#160;by the end of the week.&#160; I&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/brian_d/2010/05/11/today-in-washington-may-11-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279422</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217. The Senate will continue its work on this financial regulatory overhaul legislation. America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - H.R.5116 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/05/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional_11.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Accounting News Roundup: In Defense of Sherrod Brown; Former H&amp;amp;R ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279421</id>
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      <name>Going Concern </name>
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Sherrod Brown Prods SEC/FASB to Fix Accounting Standards [The Summa] This is Professor Albrecht&amp;#39;s take on Senator Brown&amp;#39;s amendment SA 3853 to the S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://goingconcern.com/2010/05/accounting-news-roundup-in-defense-of-sherrod-brown-former-h-intuit-snatches-up-medfusion-for-91-mil-05-11-10/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PIN Debit News Blog: Senate Gets Warning that Playing with ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279420</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PIN Debit News Blog </name>
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We, the undersigned, are writing to express our strong opposition to any amendments to S. 3217 that seek to affect interchange rates and the rules established by payment card networks. In every one of the approaches proposed by merchant ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pindebit.blogspot.com/2010/05/senate-gets-warning-that-playing-with.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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      <name>All Things Reform </name>
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Bills S.3217-- Official: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/legislation_11.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON, May 10, 2010; Support for the Senate financial reform bill (S. 3217) drops from 70 percent to 41 percent when consumers learn that current legislation could make it more challenging and expensive to get auto credit, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.366tg.cn/business-loan/volkswagen-delays-spanish-auto-loan-backed-bond-sale-update1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislative Vigilance: Legislative Update for May 11, 2010 Meeting</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279148</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Legislative Vigilance </name>
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Some say that it is not a coincidence that the Dow Jones momentarily dropped nearly 1000 points at the same time that amendments to S. 3217 were being discussed, and that the establishment&amp;#39;s desire for Sanders&amp;#39; capitulation could be a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legislativevigilance.blogspot.com/2010/05/legislative-update-for-may-11-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #138 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8953245</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3760) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7215&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #140 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8473900</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3839) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/140&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #137 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7217" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8411445</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3738) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7217&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Durbin Amendments Would Harm Consumers, Small Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://chicagopressrelease.com/press-releases/durbin-amendments-would-harm-consumers-small-financial-institutions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8288437</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Windy City News &#187; Chicago Headlines </name>
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COM/ &#8212; In a letter sent to every member of the U.S. Senate, four associations representing more than 16000 small financial institutions expressed serious concerns about the harmful effects of interchange amendments to S. 3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chicagopressrelease.com/press-releases/durbin-amendments-would-harm-consumers-small-financial-institutions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #140 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7216" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8284394</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3839) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7216&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Greenlights Audit Of Fed Crisis Activity - Law360</title>
    <link href="http://financialservices.law360.com/articles/167686" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8284378</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Financial Services Law360 </name>
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Senators voted 96-0 in favor of the amendment, proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Conn., as part of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, sponsored by Senate Banking Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://financialservices.law360.com/articles/167686&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal Bill Aims to Ban Credit Reports for Employment Screening</title>
    <link href="http://blog.employeescreen.com/2010/05/11/federal-bill-aims-to-ban-credit-reports-for-employment-screening/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8279114</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>EmployeeScreenIQ Blog </name>
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In a new development, Senator Dianne Feinstein of California recently introduced SA 3795 as an amendment to Fair Credit Reporting Act. She submitted this proposal as part of an amendment to bill S. 3217 &#8220;to promote the financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.employeescreen.com/2010/05/11/federal-bill-aims-to-ban-credit-reports-for-employment-screening/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sen. Sherrod Brown Prods SEC/FASB to Fix Accounting Standards ...</title>
    <link href="http://profalbrecht.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/sen-sherrod-brown-prods-sec-fasb-to-fix-acct-standards/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8279113</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Summa </name>
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Freshman Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), on May 5, 2010, offered an amendment to S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. On May 7, 2010, a joint letter from seven prominent organizations was sent to the Senate, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://profalbrecht.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/sen-sherrod-brown-prods-sec-fasb-to-fix-acct-standards/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Survey: Majority of Consumers Say Wall Street Reform Should ...</title>
    <link href="http://autoinsurenceonline.org/558/new-survey-majority-of-consumers-say-wall-street-reform-should-not-include-auto-dealers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8276131</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Auto Insurance Online | Online Auto Insurance... </name>
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WASHINGTON, May 10, 2010; Support for the Senate financial reform bill (S. 3217) drops from 70 percent to 41 percent when consumers learn that current legislation could make it more challenging and expensive to get auto credit, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://autoinsurenceonline.org/558/new-survey-majority-of-consumers-say-wall-street-reform-should-not-include-auto-dealers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 10, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-10-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275774</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate reconvened and resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. No votes are scheduled today. Tomorrow, votes on amendments to the bill are expected to continue. Among those that could come up are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-10-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Shopfloor &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Ensuring Useful Access for End Users of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2010/05/10/ensuring-useful-access-for-end-users-of-derivatives/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275772</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Shopfloor </name>
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We have serious concerns, however, that the current end-user exemption in S. 3217 (and in the pending Dodd Substitute) is not strong or clear enough. In addition, other provisions in the derivatives title could effectively eliminate the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2010/05/10/ensuring-useful-access-for-end-users-of-derivatives/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Wildlife Society Blog &#187; TWS Sends Letter to Senate Urging ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275551</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Wildlife Society Blog </name>
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The amendment would be added to the Senate financial reform bill (S.3217) and mandates the construction of 700 miles of double&#8208;layer physical fencing along the border. In a press release DeMint said that this amendment &#8220;follows through ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wildlifeprofessional.org/blog/?p=2087&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; Oppose Chambliss Amendment #3816 ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/oppose-chambliss-amendment-3816-dont-weaken-proposed-derivatives-regulations/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275550</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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Water down the definition of &#8220;swap dealer&#8221; and &#8220;major swap participant&#8221; found in the current version of S. 3217 so that far fewer entities would be classified as swap dealers and major swap participants. This would greatly reduce the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/oppose-chambliss-amendment-3816-dont-weaken-proposed-derivatives-regulations/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House Morning Whip-Up &#8211; May 10, 2010 | Liberty Pundits Blog</title>
    <link href="http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-may-10-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275549</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Pundits Blog </name>
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Perhaps the most glaring loophole in this legislation is what is not included in S. 3217: fundamental reform of the two largest recipients of taxpayer bailouts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Together they represent the two largest, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-may-10-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vital Choice Healthstore Blog &amp;amp; Podcast &#187; FTC Seeks Broad New Powers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275379</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vital Choice Healthstore Blog &amp; Podcast </name>
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As you may know the Senate has been reviewing the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S.3217). Sounds like a good thing and I think we all can agree an important topic. However, some of the provisions in this bill would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vchoiceblog.com/2010/05/10/ftc-seeks-broad-new-powers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Report: The House and Senate agenda for this week | Values Voter News</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275378</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Values Voter News </name>
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The Senate will debate and vote on amendments relating to Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulation bill (S.3217). Major Committee Action. The Finance Committee will hold a hearing on taxing financial institutions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.valuesvoternews.com/2010/05/report-house-and-senate-agenda-for-this_10.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Amendments to finanical reform bill friendlier to angel investors ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.techjournalsouth.com/2010/05/amendments-to-finanical-reform-bill-friendlier-to-angel-investors-expected/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275377</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TechJournal South </name>
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We reported last week that two sections of the proposed &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; (S. 3217) could limit the availability of angel investment to small business and start-ups. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.techjournalsouth.com/2010/05/amendments-to-finanical-reform-bill-friendlier-to-angel-investors-expected/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Credit Union Register: Senate resumes work on S. 3217 today</title>
    <link href="http://www.curegister.net/2010/05/senate-resumes-work-on-s-3217-today.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8273391</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Credit Union Register </name>
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Senate resumes work on S. 3217 today. 05/10/10: Filed amendments on S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, totaled 189 as of Friday. The Senate is due to continue debate and consideration of amendments today. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.curegister.net/2010/05/senate-resumes-work-on-s-3217-today.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial Reform: Half Done; Two-Thirds to Go</title>
    <link href="http://kevinonthestreet.com/2010/05/financial-reform-half-done-two-thirds-to-go/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8273390</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kevin on the Street </name>
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Last week the Senate finally agreed to allow S.3217, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010,&#8221; to be debated openly on the floor of the Senate. Since overcoming that procedural hurdle, progress has been relatively swift ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kevinonthestreet.com/2010/05/financial-reform-half-done-two-thirds-to-go/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dad29: The Jigsaw Puzzle: 1099&amp;#39;s and FDIC &amp;quot;Protection&amp;quot;</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8273389</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dad29 </name>
    </author>
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Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s &#8220;Wall Street Bailout&#8221; bill, S. 3217 the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, seeks to establish a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP). This Bureau violates consumer privacy, monitors personal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dad29.blogspot.com/2010/05/jigsaw-puzzle-1099s-and-fdic-protection.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>rhawk301 blog: Audit the Fed Amendment Modified &#8211; Allows Fed To ...</title>
    <link href="http://rhawk301.blogspot.com/2010/05/audit-fed-amendment-modified-allows-fed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8273388</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>rhawk301 blog </name>
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I am writing to express my deep concern about possible amendments to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would, for the first time, permit the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit monetary policy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rhawk301.blogspot.com/2010/05/audit-fed-amendment-modified-allows-fed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letter to Sen. Chambliss and Sen. Isakson on S. 3217 &#171; economer</title>
    <link href="http://economer.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/letter-to-sen-chambliss-and-sen-isakson-on-s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8273071</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>economer </name>
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Isakson on S. 3217. In Open Letter on May 10, 2010 at 1:09 AM. May 10, 2010. Senator Saxby Chambliss 416 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510. Senator Johnny Isakson 120 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economer.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/letter-to-sen-chambliss-and-sen-isakson-on-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Red Rock Financial Group &#187; Fiduciary Standard of Care in front of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8312238</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Red Rock Financial Group </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
J., to offer a fiduciary standard amendment that would modify S. 3217, the Restoring Financial Stability Act, sometime this evening. The amendment, cosponsored by Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, would put the original version of Section ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://redrockfg.com/?p=939&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217: A National Underwriter Guide To The Restoring Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S-3217-HR-4173-Restoring-Financial-Stability-Act-Wall-Street-Reform-And-Consumer-Protection-Act.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8279112</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
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Implementing S. 3217, the Restoring Financial Stability Act bill, could lead to years of financial services system change.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S-3217-HR-4173-Restoring-Financial-Stability-Act-Wall-Street-Reform-And-Consumer-Protection-Act.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Harkin, Other Dems Back Indexed Annuity Amendment, And Other S ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/Harkin-Other-Dems-Back-Indexed-Annuity-Amendment.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8276130</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
    </author>
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Sen. Thomas Harkin has offered an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring Financial Stability Act bill, that would give states and territories explicit authority to regulate indexed annuities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/Harkin-Other-Dems-Back-Indexed-Annuity-Amendment.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ALERT &#8211; WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY RE: DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS! &#171; The POP ...</title>
    <link href="http://popcampaign.org/archives/452" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8273045</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The POP Campaign </name>
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... Committee is likely to offer an Amendment on the floor of the Senate during the current debate on S 3217 to include section 4901 - We need every Senator to vote no on the inclusion of the above amendment proposed for S. 3217. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://popcampaign.org/archives/452&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>People Who Make Things Utah Manufacturers Association: Posts for ...</title>
    <link href="http://peoplewhomakethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/posts-for-may-7-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8273044</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Senate floor action began earlier this week on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. On the derivatives issue, Sens. Richard Shelby (R-AL) and Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Ranking Members of the Senate Banking and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoplewhomakethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/posts-for-may-7-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Patriots Organize for Glass-Steagall to Defend the U.S. from the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.larouchepac.com/node/14405" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8270837</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LaRouchePAC </name>
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On Thursday, May 6, 2010, McCain, Cantwell, Feingold, Kaufman and Harkin introduced the Glass-Steagall reinstatement as an Amendment to the S. 3217, the &amp;quot;Dodd Bill,&amp;quot; which was backed by the White House. Shortly after the amendment was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.larouchepac.com/node/14405&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House and Senate Cloakroom: May 10 &#8211; 14, 2010</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8270694</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ethiopian Review </name>
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The Senate will debate and vote on amendments relating to Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulation bill (S.3217). Major Committee Action. * The Finance Committee will hold a hearing on taxing financial institutions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ethiopianreview.com/news/103115&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House and Senate Cloakroom: May 10 &#8211; 14, 2010 | cyberschmitz.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8269126</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>cyberschmitz.com </name>
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The Senate will debate and vote on amendments relating to Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulation bill (S.3217). Major Committee Action. The Finance Committee will hold a hearing on taxing financial institutions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cyberschmitz.com/2010/05/house-and-senate-cloakroom-may-10-%E2%80%93-14-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Audit the Fed Amendment Modified &#8211; Allows Fed To Keep Secrets ...</title>
    <link href="http://austrianeconomicsblog.com/audit-the-fed-amendment-modified-%E2%80%93-allows-fed-to-keep-secrets-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8269125</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austrian Economics Blog </name>
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I am writing to express my deep concern about possible amendments to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would, for the first time, permit the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit monetary policy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://austrianeconomicsblog.com/audit-the-fed-amendment-modified-%E2%80%93-allows-fed-to-keep-secrets-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>All Things Reform: Legislation</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8268779</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>All Things Reform </name>
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Bills S.3217 Amendment-- Official: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allthingsreform.org/2010/05/legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>News about Specter, Arlen Specter issue #2 | SPECTOR MUST GO</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-07:/commentary/8266553</id>
    <updated>2010-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SPECTOR MUST GO </name>
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05/07/2010. S. 3217: More Talk, More AmendmentsNational Underwriter Life and Health Insurance NewsArlen Specter, D-Pa., also has proposed a fiduciary standard amendment, SA 3806. Specter wants the fiduciary stand more&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spectermustgo.com/?p=150&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Our corrupt Rating Agencies &#171; Worzzz&amp;#39;s Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8264405</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Worzzz's Blog </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3749) to S.3217: http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/132 &#8230; This week, CalPERS, the largest U.S. public pension fund, won a court ruling allowing it to proceed with a lawsuit accusing the three biggest credit rating ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worzzz.wordpress.com/2010/05/07/our-corrupt-rating-agencies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Janis Bowdler: Civil Rights Groups Issue Warning Against Hazardous ...</title>
    <link href="http://timesdailyblog.com/2010/05/07/janis-bowdler-civil-rights-groups-issue-warning-against-hazardous-auto-dealer-amendment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8261241</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Times Daily Blog </name>
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Capitol Hill has been teeming with auto dealers as the debate heats up on the proposed Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). Dealers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timesdailyblog.com/2010/05/07/janis-bowdler-civil-rights-groups-issue-warning-against-hazardous-auto-dealer-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 7, 2010 - Dems ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-7-2010-dems.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8260620</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. No votes are scheduled today. Yesterday, 57 Democrats voted to kill an amendment to the bill from Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Dick Shelby (R-AL) which ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-7-2010-dems.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cleveland vs. The World: Legislative Action: 10th District and ...</title>
    <link href="http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/05/legislative-action-10th-district-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8260211</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Cleveland vs. The World </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217. The Senate will continue its work on this financial regulatory overhaul legislation. Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 - H.R.5019 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/05/legislative-action-10th-district-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Garrett to Senate: Please Include Covered Bonds in ...</title>
    <link href="http://mortgagenewsclips.com/2010/05/07/congressman-garrett-to-senate-please-include-covered-bonds-in-regulatory-reform-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8260210</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mortgage News Clips </name>
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Scott Garrett (R-NJ) is asking Senate leaders to consider the inclusion of legislative language that would create a statutory framework for a U.S. covered bond market in S. 3217, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act.&#8221; READ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgagenewsclips.com/2010/05/07/congressman-garrett-to-senate-please-include-covered-bonds-in-regulatory-reform-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Irritable Engineer: MegaVote: GA 13th, 5/3/2010</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8260209</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Irritable Engineer </name>
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Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217. The Senate will continue its work on this financial regulatory overhaul legislation. Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 - H.R.5019. The House is scheduled to vote on this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irritableengineer.blogspot.com/2010/05/megavote-ga-13th-532010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8260208</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
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Forty-nine more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 were filed yesterday (PDF). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=3342&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Washington - May 7, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/brian_d/2010/05/07/today-in-washington-may-7-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259989</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState</name>
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...Senate and House have a no votes scheduled for&#160;today.&#160; Yesterday the Senate completed work on another day of amending S.3217&#160;the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (also known as the ObamaBailout bill).&#160; The buzz in Washington &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/brian_d/2010/05/07/today-in-washington-may-7-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Common Ills: Grannies and veterans</title>
    <link href="http://thecommonills.blogspot.com/2010/05/grannies-and-veterans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259987</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Common Ills </name>
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AFR Analysis of the GOP Alternative to S. 3217, April 28, 2010, http://www.senate.gov/cgi-bin/exitmsg?url=http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/04/afr-letter-re-gop-alternatives-to-s-3217/ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecommonills.blogspot.com/2010/05/grannies-and-veterans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MHA Federalist: Leahy amendment would repeal health insurers ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259986</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MHA Federalist </name>
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Patrick Leahy (D-VT) on May 5 filed an amendment to pending financial regulatory reform legislation (S. 3217) that would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption available to health insurers for anticompetitive conduct including ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mhanewsnow.typepad.com/federalist/2010/05/leahy-amendment-would-repeal-health-insurers-antitrust-exemption.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today in Washington &#8211; May 7, 2010 | Liberal Whoppers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259985</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Liberal Whoppers </name>
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Yesterday the Senate completed work on another day of amending S.3217 the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (also known as the ObamaBailout bill). The buzz in Washington today is about Solicitor General, Elena Kagan, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.liberalwhoppers.com/2010/05/07/today-in-washington-may-7-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial Reform Votes Paused Until Tuesday &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259984</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senators agreed last night to continue working through amendments to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) over the weekend, but no votes will be held today or Monday. Voting is expected to resume on Tuesday. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/07/financial-reform-votes-paused-until-tuesday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Inland Z: Schumer and Gillibtand vote to protect bank from ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259983</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Inland Z </name>
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Amendment Number: S.Amdt. 3733 to S.Amdt. 3739 to S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) Statement of Purpose: To impose leverage and liability limits on bank holding companies and financial companies. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inlandz.blogspot.com/2010/05/schumer-and-gillibtand-vote-to-protect.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Texas Insider &#187; No More U.S. Taxpayer Funded Bailouts&#8230;.for Greece</title>
    <link href="http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=26493" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259982</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Texas Insider </name>
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This is all happening as the Senate debates and amends the S.3217 the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010,&#8221; in an effort to protect the economy from a repeat of the economic meltdown of 2008. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=26493&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial reform legislation could hurt startup angel funding ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.techjournalsouth.com/2010/05/financial-reform-legislation-provisions-could-hurt-startup-angel-funding/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259981</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TechJournal South </name>
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Those provisions in the proposed &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; (S. 3217) could limit the availability of angel investment to small business and start-ups, says CompTIA, the IT trade industry. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.techjournalsouth.com/2010/05/financial-reform-legislation-provisions-could-hurt-startup-angel-funding/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US Senate Briefing &#8211; May 7, 2010 | Liberty Pundits dot net</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259980</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Pundits dot net </name>
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The Senate reconvened at 9:30 AM today and resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. No votes are scheduled today. Yesterday, 57 Democrats voted to kill an amendment to the bill from Sens. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-senate-briefing-may-7-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Audit the Fed Amendment Modified &#8211; Allows Fed To Keep Secrets ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.darkpolitricks.com/2010/05/audit-the-fed-amendment-modified-%E2%80%93-allows-fed-to-keep-secrets/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8259979</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dark Politricks </name>
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I am writing to express my deep concern about possible amendments to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would, for the first time, permit the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit monetary policy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.darkpolitricks.com/2010/05/audit-the-fed-amendment-modified-%E2%80%93-allows-fed-to-keep-secrets/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/OsUUnhdtXkk/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8257289</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
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...House is not in session today. The Senate will convene at 9:30am and will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. There will be no roll call votes during Friday&#8217;s session of the Senate. The House won't be back until next Tuesday. And the S&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/OsUUnhdtXkk/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAblog News: Friday Morning Open Thread</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8257287</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AMERICAblog News </name>
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The Senate is still debating S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Expect votes on more amendments today. Yesterday, a GOP amendment to weaken the consumer protection aspects of the bill was defeated 38 - 61. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americablog.com/2010/05/friday-morning-open-thread.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Audit the Fed Amendment Modified &#8211; Allows Fed To Keep Secrets ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8257286</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truth is Contagious </name>
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I am writing to express my deep concern about possible amendments to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would, for the first time, permit the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit monetary policy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://truthiscontagious.com/2010/05/07/audit-the-fed-amendment-modified-%E2%80%93-allows-fed-to-keep-secrets&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Morning Briefing for May 7, 2010 | RedState</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8257139</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Erick's blog </name>
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This is all happening as the Senate debates and amends the S.3217 the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010,&#8221; in an effort to protect the economy from a repeat of the economic meltdown of 2008. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/erick/2010/05/07/morning-briefing-for-may-7-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8457756</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) supports Senator&amp;#39;s McCain, Shelby and Gregg&amp;#39;s amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Their amendment puts in place an orderly transition period to end the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atr.org/americans-tax-reform-supports-mccain-shelby-a4902&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://personaltrainingdallas.web5.hubspot.com/personal-training-private-personal-training-studio/bid/39256/The-Fitness-Industry-Gets-Hit-again-By-Our-Beloved-FTC-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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If the proposed amendment to S. 3217 passes, it will add burdensome new regulations and cede more authority over your business to the FTC -- just what the U.S. economy does not need. Should these additional powers be granted to the FTC, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://personaltrainingdallas.web5.hubspot.com/personal-training-private-personal-training-studio/bid/39256/The-Fitness-Industry-Gets-Hit-again-By-Our-Beloved-FTC-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Tax Reform Supports McCain-Shelby-Gregg Amendment to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8270695</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Tax Reform RSS </name>
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Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) supports Senator&amp;#39;s McCain, Shelby and Gregg&amp;#39;s amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Their amendment puts in place an orderly transition period to end the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=McCainAmendment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Volcker Letter to Lawmakers Opposing Amendments to Audit the Fed ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8264965</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Consequently, I encourage the Senate to consider measures as now proposed in S.3217 that would provide the Congress with the information it needs to assess the implementation of the Federal Reserve&amp;#39;s unusual lending activities. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2010/05/06/volcker-letter-to-lawmakers-opposing-amendments-to-audit-the-fed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 3217: More Talk, More Amendments - Regulatory,Legislative and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S-3217-More-Talk-More-Amendments-.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
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Senators are continuing to try to add language to S. 3217, the Restoring Financial Stability Act bill, that could affect matters such as insurer contributions to bailout efforts and the responsibilities of broker-dealers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S-3217-More-Talk-More-Amendments-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>News | Optimum Nutrition: True Strength</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This time it&amp;#39;s buried in Senate Bill S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Follow this link to the Natural Products Association&amp;#39;s web page and enter your postal zip code at the bottom. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.optimumnutrition.com/news.php?article=853&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An amendment offered by Senators Ted Kaufman (D-DE) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 33 to 61. According to a press release, it would change the size, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/brownkaufman-too-big-to-fail-amendment-falls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8256846</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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I am writing to express my deep concern about possible amendments to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would, for the first time, permit the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit monetary policy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spiderlegsworld.blogspot.com/2010/05/audit-fed-amendment-modified-in-feds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>05-07-10 &#8250; Crossfit Redline</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Crossfit Redline </name>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crossfitredline.com/bloggspot/?p=1729&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Elizabeth Warren on The Colbert Report: America without Pants ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253601</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denise Richardson </name>
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The Senate is currently debating S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Today, Americans for Financial Reform and their 250 coalition partners applauded the Senate for rejecting - on a bipartisan basis - the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.givemebackmycredit.com/blog/2010/05/elizabeth-warren-on-the-colbert-report-america-without-pants.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 6, 2010 - In ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253600</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. Votes on amendments are expected throughout the day. This morning, the Senate voted 98-0 to adopt an amendment from Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-6-2010-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Grassley/Cardin Whistleblower Financial Reform Amendment Passes ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253599</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by Voice Vote. According to a press release from Grassley&amp;#39;s office, the amendment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/grassleycardin-whistleblower-financial-reform-amendment-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I Like My Coffee With Cream: Senate Votes For Wall Street ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253598</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Amendment Number: S.Amdt. 3733 to S.Amdt. 3739 to S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) Statement of Purpose: To impose leverage and liability limits on bank holding companies and financial companies. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.demetrianelson-mcnaulty.com/2010/05/senate-votes-for-wall-street-megabanks.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Audit the Fed Amendment Modified &#8211; Allows Fed To Keep Secrets</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253596</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>zikkir </name>
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I am writing to express my deep concern about possible amendments to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would, for the first time, permit the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit monetary policy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zikkir.com/index/238013&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>On The Mark: Keystone Kops or Malice Aforethought</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253567</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Today in Washington, D.C. - May 6, 2010 - In Summary, The Dodd Bill Sucks Less Today! - The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. Votes on amendments are expected throughout the day. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://onthemark1.blogspot.com/2010/05/keystone-kops-or-malice-aforethought.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Debunking Norquist&amp;#39;s Scare Tactics | Mother Jones</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253566</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mojo Feed | Mother Jones </name>
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Dodd and the Democrats are trying to force their &amp;#39;Wall Street Bailout Bill,&amp;#39; S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, down the throats of the American public,&amp;quot; Norquist&amp;#39;s email reads. Nevermind that the bill is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://motherjones.com/mojo/2010/05/debunking-norquists-finance-scare-tactics&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Alaska Public Interest Research Group &#187; Amendment to gut consumer ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253565</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Alaska Public Interest Research Group </name>
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The Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, should be strengthened, not weakened. It must include a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency, it must allow states and their attorneys general to enforce the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.akpirg.org/in-the-news/amendment-to-gut-consumer-protection-in-wall-street-reform-fails/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; S. 3217: A Vote to Weaken States ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253564</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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Issue: The Senate financial reform bill, S. 3217 &#8211; section 1044, gives the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency far too much power to override (&#8220;preempt&#8221;) state consumer protection laws. To avoid another financial crisis, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/s-3217-a-vote-to-weaken-states-is-a-vote-for-risky-loans-more-bailouts/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Begins Voting on Financial Reform Amendments | College ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253516</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate began voting on several amendments to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) yesterday. Two amendments, one filed by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to ban taxpayer bailouts and another filed by Senate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.noflakpress.com/financial-aid/senate-begins-voting-on-financial-reform-amendments.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Shelby Consumer Protection Financial Reform Amendment Falls ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253515</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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An amendment offered by Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been defeated by a vote of 38 to 61. It deals with the issue of a new consumer protection agency. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/shelby-consumer-protection-financial-reform-amendment-falls/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Texas Insider &#187; Senate Passes Hutchison-Tester Amendment Ensuring ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253514</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a bipartisan amendment to the Financial Stability Bill (S. 3217) introduced by U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and Jon Tester (D-MT) and cosponsored by 20 members, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=26427&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>No More U.S. Taxpayer Funded Bailouts&#8230;.for Greece | Liberal Whoppers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253513</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberal Whoppers </name>
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This is all happening as the Senate debates and amends the S.3217 the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010,&#8221; in an effort to protect the economy from a repeat of the economic meltdown of 2008. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.liberalwhoppers.com/2010/05/06/no-more-u-s-taxpayer-funded-bailouts%E2%80%A6-for-greece/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NAECU Blog: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253512</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NAECU Blog </name>
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The U.S. Senate is currently debating S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. This bill is the much publicized &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot; legislation that addresses improved oversight of the large financial organizations and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://naecu.blogspot.com/2010/05/restoring-american-financial-stability.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Liberty Pundits dot net </name>
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Today the House will consider H.R. 5019, The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, and several bills under suspension. The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and resume consideration of S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-may-6-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Janis Bowdler: Civil Rights Groups Issue Warning Against Hazardous ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253264</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Capitol Hill has been teeming with auto dealers as the debate heats up on the proposed &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217). Dealers have their radar honed in on an amendment in S. 3217 that would exempt them ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/janis-bowdler/civil-rights-groups-issue_b_565976.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253263</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Independent </name>
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I am writing to express my deep concern about possible amendments to the Senate financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) that would, for the first time, permit the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit monetary policy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonindependent.com/84157/bernanke-letter-argues-against-audit-the-fed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Weight Loss Information And Resources Center </name>
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Tell Your Senators to OPPOSE the FTC amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.Why are they messing with the fitness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weightlossinfo247.com/weight-loss-resources/the-fitness-industry-gets-hit-again-by-our-beloved-ftc-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; AFR to the Senate: Vote NO on the ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-to-the-senate-vote-no-on-the-shelby-cfpa-substitute/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253261</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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We write on behalf of the over 250 member organizations of Americans for Financial Reform to urge a No Vote on the dangerous Shelby substitute (amendment #3826) to Title X of S. 3217, RAFSA, provision establishing an independent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-to-the-senate-vote-no-on-the-shelby-cfpa-substitute/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Swap-ing in Financial Reform Language | Real Insight. Real Estate.</title>
    <link href="http://llenrock.com/blog/swap-ing-in-financial-reform-language/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8250151</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Insight. Real Estate. </name>
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This week, the Senate began debating amendments to the much talked about, and much anticipated financial services reform bill (Senate OTC Derivatives Bill - S. 3217). Since the vote to proceed with debate passed last week, more than 100 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://llenrock.com/blog/swap-ing-in-financial-reform-language/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Puts and Calls: Markets fall as Congress debates financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://dailycaller.com/2010/05/06/puts-and-calls-markets-fall-as-congress-debates-financial-regulatory-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8249710</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion,... </name>
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The first amendment: An amendment offered by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, Connecticut Democrat, and Ranking Member Richard Shelby, Alabama Republican, to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailycaller.com/2010/05/06/puts-and-calls-markets-fall-as-congress-debates-financial-regulatory-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #133 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8611698</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3826) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/133&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #132 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8494596</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3749) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/132&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #132 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7205" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8374677</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3749) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7205&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #135 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7214" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8318992</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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    <content type="html">
S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7214&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #135 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/135" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8279511</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD] </name>
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    <content type="html">
S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/135&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217: Fiduciary Standard In Play - Regulatory,Legislative and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S3217-Fiduciary-Standard-In-Play.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8260619</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
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Sen. Robert Menendez has been on the Senate floor trying to round up support for the idea of imposing a fiduciary standard of care on all sellers of retail investment products.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/S3217-Fiduciary-Standard-In-Play.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ron Paul on Fox News: Audit the Federal Reserve | Ron Paul 2012 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailypaul.com/node/133701" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8253597</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ron Paul 2012 | Campaign for Liberty at... </name>
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Dodd and the Democrats are trying to force their &amp;quot;Wall Street Bailout Bill,&amp;quot; S. 3217 the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, down the throats of the American public. This bill will give the government powers to monitor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailypaul.com/node/133701&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>forest through the trees | walls of the city</title>
    <link href="http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2010/05/forest-through-the-trees.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8250376</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>walls of the city </name>
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Thank you for contacting my office regarding the impacts certain provisions in S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFSA) will have on your financial institution. Your input is important to me, and I appreciate the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2010/05/forest-through-the-trees.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Boxer Financial Reform Bailout Amendment Passes &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/boxer-financial-reform-bailout-amendment-passes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8249712</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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An amendment offered by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) has been adopted by a vote of 96 to 1. According to a press release, it would &#8220;ensure that taxpayer funds will not be used ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/boxer-financial-reform-bailout-amendment-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Recent Congressional Votes/Upcoming Congressional Bills as of 5/3 ...</title>
    <link href="http://wtplongview.com/2010/05/texas/recent-congressional-votesupcoming-congressional-bills-as-of-532010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8245144</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>We The People of Longview, TX </name>
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Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 &#8211; S.3217 spacer Recent Congressional Votes/Upcoming Congressional Bills as of 5/3/2010. The Senate will continue its work on this financial regulatory overhaul legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wtplongview.com/2010/05/texas/recent-congressional-votesupcoming-congressional-bills-as-of-532010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Politizine.com: Tell Congress to Support Creation of a Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://politizine.blogspot.com/2010/05/tell-congress-to-support-creation-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8245143</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politizine.com </name>
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The Senate debate of the &#8220;Wall Street Reform Bill&#8221; (S. 3217) has started. Unfortunately, despite the length of this legislation, a major consumer safeguard is absent. The single most important measure we can advance to protect consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politizine.blogspot.com/2010/05/tell-congress-to-support-creation-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Financial Reform Bill&amp;#39;s Derivatives Language Seen Having ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/05/tax/senate-financial-reform-bills-derivatives-language-unintended-tax-consequences/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8244671</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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The substitute amendment (S. Amdt. 3739) to the financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217) under consideration in the Senate contains language related to derivatives contracts that could have unintended...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/05/tax/senate-financial-reform-bills-derivatives-language-unintended-tax-consequences/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Adopts Two Snowe Financial Reform Amendments &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/senate-adopts-two-snowe-financial-reform-amendments/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8244669</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senators have adopted two amendments offered by Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) by Voice Vote. One: The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 contains language that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/senate-adopts-two-snowe-financial-reform-amendments/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>kstreetresearch.com</title>
    <link href="http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=2978" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8244668</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>kstreetresearch.com </name>
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Thirty more amendments to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s, D-Conn., financial regulatory reform bill, S. 3217, The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 were filed yesterday (.pdf). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kstreetresearch.com/portal/?p=2978&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Washington - May 5, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/brian_d/2010/05/05/today-in-washington-may-5-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8244116</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState</name>
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...bill - Today will be yet another day of partisan wrangling on an agreement on how to proceed on amendments to&#160;S.3217, the so called&#160;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.&#160; Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) complained on&#160;the&#160;Senate floor yester&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/brian_d/2010/05/05/today-in-washington-may-5-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Insurance Article Depot &#187; Don&amp;#39;t Assess Insurers For Failed Banks ...</title>
    <link href="http://insurancearticledepot.com/dont-assess-insurers-for-failed-banks-senate-urged/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8244115</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Insurance Article Depot </name>
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The American Insurance Association, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America wrote their letter as floor debate continues on the bill, S. 3217, &#8220;the Restoring ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancearticledepot.com/dont-assess-insurers-for-failed-banks-senate-urged/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What is happening with our government (weekly newsletter) - LDS ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8244114</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LDS Mormon Forums </name>
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Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 &amp;lt;Congress.org - : Current Legislation&amp;gt; - S.3217. The Senate will continue its work on this financial regulatory overhaul legislation. &amp;lt;http://images.capwiz.com/img/spacer.gif&amp;gt; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lds.net/forums/current-events/31935-what-happening-our-government-weekly-newsletter.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DEMOCRATS for SALE: The Inhofe Informant</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8244112</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DEMOCRATS for SALE </name>
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In its original form, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, included an $50 billion bailout fund that I believe would pave the way for additional taxpayer funded bailouts. This was one of six provisions in the legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://democratsforsale.blogspot.com/2010/05/inhofe-informant.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sabal Insurance Group&amp;#39;s News Blog: Don&amp;#39;t Assess Insurers For ...</title>
    <link href="http://sabalinsurance.blogspot.com/2010/05/dont-assess-insurers-for-failed-banks.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8241519</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sabal Insurance Group's News Blog </name>
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The American Insurance Association, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America wrote their letter as floor debate continues on the bill, S. 3217, &#8220;the Restoring ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sabalinsurance.blogspot.com/2010/05/dont-assess-insurers-for-failed-banks.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Consumers Need a Fiancial Consumers&amp;#39; Association (FCA) &#171; Wall ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8241518</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wall Street Watch </name>
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Senate debate of the &#8220;Wall Street Reform Bill&#8221; (S. 3217) has started. Unfortunately, despite the length of this legislation, a major consumer safeguard is absent. The single most important measure you can advance to protect consumers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wallstreetwatch.org/blog/?p=102&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAblog News: Wednesday Morning Open Thread</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8241517</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AMERICAblog News </name>
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The bill is S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. And, I don&amp;#39;t care about Laura Bush&amp;#39;s book. I don&amp;#39;t. But, how convenient that the TODAY Show is talking about it incessantly when the TODAY Show employs the daughter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americablog.com/2010/05/wednesday-morning-open-thread.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bloomin Lilacs: Farm Wars-S.3217 Restoring American Financial ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8321582</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bloomin Lilacs </name>
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Farm Wars-S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act: Also Known as &amp;quot;Bugging America One More Time Act&amp;quot; &amp;middot; Farm Wars &amp;middot; Link to Farm Wars &amp;middot; S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act: also known as the &amp;quot;Bugge&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blomminlilacs.blogspot.com/2010/05/farm-wars-s3217-restoring-american.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Defend Your Dollars: CU supports these financial reform amendments</title>
    <link href="http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/05/cu_supports_these_financial_re.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8279167</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Defend Your Dollars </name>
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As the Senate debates S. 3217, the Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act of 2010, Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, urges you to support amendments to protect consumers from unsafe financial products ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/05/cu_supports_these_financial_re.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CU calls on Senators to strengthen financial reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/016375.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8273288</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumers Union - All Articles </name>
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As the Senate debates S. 3217, Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act, Consumers Union, the non-profit publishers of Consumer Reports magazine, urges you to support amendments to protect consumers from unsafe financial products and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/core_financial_services/016375.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Defend Your Dollars: CU calls on Senators to strengthen financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/05/cu_calls_on_senators_to_streng.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8273046</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Defend Your Dollars </name>
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As the Senate debates S. 3217, Restoring America&amp;#39;s Financial Stability Act, Consumers Union, the non-profit publishers of Consumer Reports magazine, urges you to support amendments to protect consumers from unsafe financial products and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/05/cu_calls_on_senators_to_streng.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What Real Financial Reform Looks Like | AfterDowningStreet.org</title>
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Case in point - the House passed &amp;quot;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 4173) and current Senate debate on the &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217). This writer addressed both measures on &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/51957&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #130 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] </name>
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Amendment (S.Amdt.3737) to S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7198&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NCOIL: Go Slow On Health Rate Review Proposal - Regulatory ...</title>
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Members of the Senate now are thinking of adding the bill to S. 3217, the Restoring America Financial Stability Act. &#8220;NCOIL thinks it is inappropriate to consider the bill as an 11th hour amendment to a massive and unrelated financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/NCOIL-Go-Slow-On-Health-Rate-Review-Proposal.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection: Violating Privacy One ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8244113</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Tax Reform RSS </name>
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Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s &#8220;Wall Street Bailout&#8221; bill, S. 3217 the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, seeks to establish a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP). This Bureau violates consumer privacy, monitors personal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=BureauConsumerF&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>InI &#187; URUK Net 3 May, 2010: Britain faces payout shame as hundreds ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Case in point &#8211; the House passed &#8220;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&#8243; (HR 4173) and current Senate debate on the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217)&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://williambowles.info/wordpress/2010/05/04/uruk-net-3-may-2010-britain-faces-payout-shame-as-hundreds-of-detainees-claim-soldiers-abused-them/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 4, 2010 - More ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-4-2010-more.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8238021</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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Because the Democrats won&amp;#39;t let go of trying to control all aspects of America, the Senate continues consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. Votes on amendments are expected today. Pending to the bill is the first ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-4-2010-more.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; REGULATORY REFORM AND THE MERGER OF THE SEC AND CFTC - SEC ACTIONS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8238020</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SEC ACTIONS </name>
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Neither the Administration&amp;#39;s proposal for regulatory reform first advanced in its White Paper discussed here, the current House Bill (H.R. 4173), the proposal crafted by Senator Dodd and the Senate Banking Committee (S. 3217) or the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.secactions.com/?p=2199&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vitamin Lawyer Health Freedom Blog: Health Freedom Under Increased ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237585</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Vitamin Lawyer Health Freedom Blog </name>
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S.3217 - the Senate version of the financial institution &amp;quot;reform&amp;quot; law. California Rep Waxman included more power for the FTC to abuse in the bill that passed the house. Congress took away from FTC in the 80s its general rule ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vitaminlawyerhealthfreedom.blogspot.com/2010/05/health-freedom-under-increased-threat.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; AFR Supports a Strong Role for ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-supports-a-strong-role-for-ags-states-in-s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237583</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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As you continue efforts to improve and achieve bipartisan support for S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, we urge you to resist calls from Wall Street lobbyists to weaken the bill by gutting attorney general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/afr-supports-a-strong-role-for-ags-states-in-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MAinfo: Auditing the Fed-A Bipartisan Issue</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237307</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MAinfo </name>
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S. 3217 unacceptably increases the Fed&amp;#39;s powers at a time when the American people are demanding answers as to what the Federal Reserve has been doing with the powers it currently possesses. It also strips out the strong audit language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mainfo.blogspot.com/2010/05/auditing-fed-bipartisan-issue.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Campaign For Liberty &#8212; Coalition Letter For Sanders Amendment</title>
    <link href="http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=35214" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237306</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Campaign For Liberty Blog </name>
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Although we oppose S. 3217, the financial regulatory reform legislation currently being considered on the Senate floor, we urge you to vote for Sens. Sanders, Feingold, DeMint, and Vitter&amp;#39;s Federal Reserve Transparency Amendment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=35214&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ron Paul &amp;amp; Alan Grayson on Federal Reserve | Political Watchdog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237101</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Political Watchdog </name>
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Today, May 4th, 2010, the US Senate may be voting on the Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217). Here is a video of the Dylan Ratigan show on MSMBC, where he.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicalwatchdog.com/2010/05/04/ron-paul-alan-grayson-on-federal-reserve/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Will Wall Street Reform Be Another Blow to the Automobile Industry ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hhcpa.com/blogs/automotive-dealership-accounting-finance/will-wall-street-reform-be-another-blow-to-the-automobile-industry/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237100</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Accountants Understanding The Obstacles </name>
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The Senate Wall Street Reform Bill (S. 3217) would create a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) to regulate most financial products in an effort to protect consumers from situations such as risky lending. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hhcpa.com/blogs/automotive-dealership-accounting-finance/will-wall-street-reform-be-another-blow-to-the-automobile-industry/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Global Employment Law - International Labor &amp;amp; Employment News ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237099</id>
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      <name>Global Employment Law </name>
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Buried in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), the massive financial reform bill currently under Senate scrutiny, are provisions governing shareholder input on executive compensation and compensation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.globalemploymentlaw.com/2010/05/regions/north-america/united-states/legislative-update-for-the-week-of-april-26/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What Real Financial Reform Looks Like | Dissident Voice</title>
    <link href="http://dissidentvoice.org/2010/05/what-real-financial-reform-looks-like/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8237098</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Dissident Voice </name>
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Case in point &#8211; the House passed &#8220;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&#8243; (HR 4173) and current Senate debate on the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217). This writer addressed both measures on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dissidentvoice.org/2010/05/what-real-financial-reform-looks-like/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Credit Union Register: Senate takes up S. 3217, the Restoring ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.curegister.net/2010/05/senate-takes-up-s-3217-restoring.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8234165</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Credit Union Register </name>
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05/04/10: Senate considering S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. This is the Senate version of financial industry regulatory reform. The Senate began debate last week and continues this week; debate on amendments is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.curegister.net/2010/05/senate-takes-up-s-3217-restoring.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US House Morning Whip-up &#8211; May 4, 2010 | Liberty Pundits dot net</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8234164</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Liberty Pundits dot net </name>
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Today the House will consider several bills under suspension. The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-may-4-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MCRC: Let your senators know you support consumer reforms</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8234162</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MCRC </name>
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The Senate starts debating S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, TODAY. Please contact your Senators NOW and ask that a strong pro-consumer and pro-investor bill be passed immediately! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marylandconsumersblog.org/2010/05/let-your-senators-know-you-support.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bair Urges Changes to Derivatives Language as Senate Moves to ...</title>
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      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Sheila Bair May 3 urged the Senate to remove language from financial regulatory reform legislation (S. 3217) that would force banks and bank holding...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/05/04/finance/fdic-chair-bair-urges-derivatives-language-senate-moves-debate-amend-dodd-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Henry Waxman&amp;#39;s Sneak Attack on Dietary Supplements - La Leva di ...</title>
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V., plans to propose a similar amendment for S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 -- a Senate-side version of H.R. 4173 that Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., introduced April 15 and is being hotly debated by the full ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.laleva.org/eng/2010/05/henry_waxmans_sneak_attack_on_dietary_supplements.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>t.tex&amp;#39;s hexes: Congressman Waxman Slips Obscure Anti-Supplement ...</title>
    <link href="http://ttexshexes.blogspot.com/2010/05/congressman-waxman-slips-obscure-anti.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8233615</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>t.tex's hexes </name>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ttexshexes.blogspot.com/2010/05/congressman-waxman-slips-obscure-anti.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OPPOSE S.3217 AMENDMENT - Roberts Health Foods</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8307460</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Roberts Health Foods RSS </name>
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We must stop the Senate version of this bill as amended. Tell our Kentucky Senators (Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning) to OPPOSE the FTC amendment to S.3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.robertshealthfoods.com/article.php?story=OPPOSES.3217AMENDMENT&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217, Restoring American Finanical Stability Act of 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/05/s-3217-restoring-american-finanical-stability-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8266735</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>capitol hill women </name>
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Cost estimate for the amendment in the nature of a substitute for S. 3217. Read more here: S. 3217, Restoring American Finanical Stability Act of 2010. Google Bookmarks TypePad Post Google Reader LinkedIn Delicious Blogger Post ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/05/s-3217-restoring-american-finanical-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tell Your Senators to OPPOSE the FTC amendment to S. 3217, the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.csofh.org/2010/05/waxman/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8245142</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Citizens Speaking Out for Health </name>
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Posted April 28, 2010 Congressman Waxman wants to slip an obscure anti-supplement measure into the Wall St. &#8220;Reform Bill&#8221;, already passed by the House. This &#8220;sneak&#8221; legislative provision, going far beyond finance, provides a back door ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csofh.org/2010/05/waxman/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>White House Blogger: Loopholes May Wear Disguises - Regulatory ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/White-House-Blogger-Loopholes-May-Wear-Disguises.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
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Lobbyists also might try to take away the authority S. 3217 now would give state attorneys general to enforce financial services consumer protection rules, Pfeiffer writes. Lobbyists are fighting for a weaker set of rules for non-banks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/White-House-Blogger-Loopholes-May-Wear-Disguises.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What Real Financial Reform Looks Like | Economy In Crisis</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8237102</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Economy In Crisis </name>
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Case in point - the House passed &amp;quot;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 4173) and current Senate debate on the &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217). Still a work in progress, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economyincrisis.org/content/what-real-financial-reform-looks&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What Real Financial Reform Looks Like | Philadelphia Independent ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8234163</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Philadelphia Independent Media Center -... </name>
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Case in point - the House passed &amp;quot;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 4173) and current Senate debate on the &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217). This writer addressed both measures on &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phillyimc.org/en/what-real-financial-reform-looks&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Eyes Wide Open &#187; Blog Archive &#187; S.3217 Restoring American ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8233581</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... just decided it would be far more expedient to have Henry Waxman (D) insert the restrictive overtaking of nutritional supplements into the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. S.3217. or what ever they are calling it now. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theppj.info/archives/641&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act: also known as ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8233580</id>
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      <name>Farm Wars </name>
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S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act: also known as the &#8220;Buggering America One More Time Act&#8221; &amp;middot; The PPJ Gazette. Marti Oakley (c)copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved. &#8220;I guess, Henry Waxman was the only person to discover ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://farmwars.info/?p=2871&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: MegaVote for SC&amp;#39;s 1st ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/05/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8231362</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217. The Senate will continue its work on this financial regulatory overhaul legislation. Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 - H.R.5019 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/05/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217 The S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act: also ...</title>
    <link href="http://ppjg.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/s-3217-the-s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-also-known-as-the-buggering-america-one-more-time-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8231361</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The PPJ Gazette </name>
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Posted in HEALTH, corruption | Tagged dietary supplements, financial reform, governmetn corruption, lobbyists, McCain, S.3002, S.3217, special interests, Waxman | No Comments Yet ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ppjg.wordpress.com/2010/05/04/s-3217-the-s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-also-known-as-the-buggering-america-one-more-time-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What Real Financial Reform Looks Like | Mostly Water</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8231113</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mostly Water - &quot;Canadian&quot; and International... </name>
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Case in point - the House passed &amp;quot;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 4173) and current Senate debate on the &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217). This writer addressed both measures on &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mostlywater.org/what_real_financial_reform_looks&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>URGENT: Audit the Fed Amendment Vote TOMORROW</title>
    <link href="http://www.livefreeradio.net/index.php/urgent-audit-the-fed-amendment-vote-tomo" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8231112</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Live Free Radio Keep Living Free </name>
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S. 3217 unacceptably increases the Fed&amp;#39;s powers at a time when the American people are demanding answers as to what the Federal Reserve has been doing with the powers it currently possesses. It also strips out the strong audit language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.livefreeradio.net/index.php/urgent-audit-the-fed-amendment-vote-tomo&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Market Minds &#187; Sheila Bair Letter to Dodd and Lincoln re ...</title>
    <link href="http://marketminds.esecfutures.com/2010/05/sheila-bair-letter-to-dodd-and-lincoln-re-derivative-regulations/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230898</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Market Minds </name>
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... D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Dodd and Chairman Lincoln: Thank you for reaching out to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for our views on Title VII of the &#8220;Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act&#8221; contained in S. 3217, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marketminds.esecfutures.com/2010/05/sheila-bair-letter-to-dodd-and-lincoln-re-derivative-regulations/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - May 3, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-3-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230897</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate resumes consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. No votes are scheduled for today. Pending to the bill is the first Democrat amendment from Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), which is designed to prevent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/today-in-washington-dc-may-3-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Right Coast Girl: Audit the Fed Amendment Vote TOMORROW</title>
    <link href="http://rightcoastconservative.blogspot.com/2010/05/audit-fed-amendment-vote-tomorrow.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230895</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Coast Girl </name>
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Although we oppose S. 3217, the financial regulatory reform legislation currently being considered on the Senate floor, we urge you to vote for Sens. Sanders, Feingold, DeMint, and Vitter&amp;#39;s Federal Reserve Transparency Amendment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rightcoastconservative.blogspot.com/2010/05/audit-fed-amendment-vote-tomorrow.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House Morning Whip-up &#8211; May 3, 2010 | Liberty Pundits dot net</title>
    <link href="http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-may-3-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230746</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Pundits dot net </name>
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... Not Fully Engaged &amp;middot; WSJ: Pentagon In Race For Raw Materials. THE SCHEDULE. The House is not in session. The Senate will convene at 2:00 p.m. and resume consideration of S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-may-3-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Report: The House and Senate agenda for this week | Values Voter News</title>
    <link href="http://www.valuesvoternews.com/2010/05/report-house-and-senate-agenda-for-this.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230745</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Values Voter News </name>
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The Senate will debate and vote on amendments relating to Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulation bill (S.3217). Major Committee Action. While debating financial regulation, the Finance Committee will hold a hearing on financial institution ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.valuesvoternews.com/2010/05/report-house-and-senate-agenda-for-this.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jim Hamilton&amp;#39;s World of Securities Regulation</title>
    <link href="http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/fdic-chair-asks-senate-to-remove-bank.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230744</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation </name>
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Section 716 of S. 3217 would prohibit federal assistance, including federal deposit insurance and access to the Fed discount window to swap entities in connection with their trading in swaps or securities-based swaps. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/fdic-chair-asks-senate-to-remove-bank.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What Real Financial Reform Looks Like | Fog City Journal</title>
    <link href="http://www.fogcityjournal.com/wordpress/2010/05/what-real-financial-reform-looks-like/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230743</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fog City Journal </name>
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Case in point &#8211; the House passed &#8220;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&#8221; (HR 4173) and current Senate debate on the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; (S. 3217). This writer addressed both measures on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fogcityjournal.com/wordpress/2010/05/what-real-financial-reform-looks-like/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sheila Bair Letter to Dodd and Lincoln re: Derivative Regulations ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2010/05/55714/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230742</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Big Picture </name>
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Thank you for reaching out to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for our views on Title VII of the &#8220;Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act&#8221; contained in S. 3217, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 20 1 0. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2010/05/55714/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; Fact Sheet: No Carve-Outs for ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/fact-sheet-no-carve-outs-for-auto-dealers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8230741</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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Get the facts: A key feature of S. 3217 is to consolidate the consumer protections currently scattered across several federal agencies under one roof by creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). The CFPA would be charged ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/05/fact-sheet-no-carve-outs-for-auto-dealers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Morning Briefing for May 3, 2010 | RedState</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/erick/2010/05/03/morning-briefing-for-may-3-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8228877</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState </name>
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The Senate is in the process of debating and considering amendments to S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. As the debate proceeds, it is important to note that the populist rage exhibited toward &#8220;fat cats&#8221; on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/erick/2010/05/03/morning-briefing-for-may-3-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SteveLendmanBlog: What Real Financial Reform Looks Like</title>
    <link href="http://sjlendman.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-real-financial-reform-looks-like.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8228876</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SteveLendmanBlog </name>
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Case in point - the House passed &amp;quot;Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009&amp;quot; (HR 4173) and current Senate debate on the &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217). This writer addressed both measures on &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sjlendman.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-real-financial-reform-looks-like.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senator Jim Webb Pushes Legislation On Taxpayer Fairness ...</title>
    <link href="http://virginiadem.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/senator-jim-webb-pushes-legislation-on-taxpayer-fairness/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-01:/commentary/8226901</id>
    <updated>2010-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>VirginiaDem.org </name>
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Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) plans to reintroduce his Taxpayer Fairness Act as an amendment to the financial reform bill, S. 3217. &#8220;During this debate on financial regulation, nothing seems more fair or appropriate than to make the American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://virginiadem.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/senator-jim-webb-pushes-legislation-on-taxpayer-fairness/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Support Vitter Amendment to Strike Title 12 and Fannie Mae 2.0</title>
    <link href="http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=SupportVitterAm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8226215</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Tax Reform RSS </name>
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Vitter&amp;#39;s (R-LA) amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Title 12, misnamed &#8220;Improving Access to Financial Institutions&#8221; on page 1398, creates Fannie Mae 2.0 and must be removed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=SupportVitterAm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reno/Sparks IBEW Local 1245 Retirees Club: FRIDAY ALERT - Alliance ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8206799</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Reno/Sparks IBEW Local 1245 Retirees Club </name>
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Speaking in favor of S. 3217, the &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010,&amp;quot; Ms. Easterling said the legislation would &amp;quot;put in place strict new rules to protect seniors from gimmicks and predatory lending. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://renosparksibew1245retireesclub.blogspot.com/2010/04/friday-alert-alliance-for-retired.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - April 30, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-30-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8206439</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. No votes are scheduled for today. For two weeks, Democrats have attacked Republicans, and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in particular, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-30-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ObamaBailout Supported by Wall Street&amp;#39;s Biggest Fat Cat | Liberal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.liberalwhoppers.com/2010/04/30/obamabailout-supported-by-wall-street%E2%80%99s-biggest-fat-cat/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8206123</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberal Whoppers </name>
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The Senate is in the process of debating and considering amendments to S.3217 , Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. As the debate proceeds, it is important to note that the populist rage exhibited toward &#8220;fat cats&#8221; on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.liberalwhoppers.com/2010/04/30/obamabailout-supported-by-wall-street%E2%80%99s-biggest-fat-cat/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AVISION PROJECT: Club &amp;#39;&amp;#39;SET&amp;#39;&amp;#39;....Guess....</title>
    <link href="http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/04/club-setkamokazi-matisyahu-avizion.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8205941</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AVISION PROJECT </name>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/04/club-setkamokazi-matisyahu-avizion.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Idaho Business Review &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Financial reform needed ...</title>
    <link href="http://idahobusinessreview.com/blog/2010/04/30/financial-reform-needed-%E2%80%93-but-get-it-right/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8203511</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Idaho Business Review </name>
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Yet, the bill before the Senate, S. 3217, leaves significant loopholes to allow the government to prop up large institutions. Closing regulatory gaps that allowed securities firms and other non-banks to create huge problems for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://idahobusinessreview.com/blog/2010/04/30/financial-reform-needed-%E2%80%93-but-get-it-right/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.3217: USAA Responds to More Member Questions</title>
    <link href="https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_utils/McStaticPages?key=qa2_legislative_reform_redirect" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8253595</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>USAA / Newsroom </name>
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Many of you have asked for more details to better understand why USAA is asking members to urge US senators to amend the Volcker Rule provision of the bill. Here are answers to your most frequently asked questions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_utils/McStaticPages?key=qa2_legislative_reform_redirect&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>* Action Alert! House and Senate Ramming Through Secret Bill Add ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8209766</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Count Us Out </name>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://countusout.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/action-alert-house-and-senate-ramming-through-secret-bill-add-ons-to-block-supplements/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>the albany project:: Coffee Party Sees Print, Gets Printing</title>
    <link href="http://www.thealbanyproject.com/diary/8259/coffee-party-sees-print-gets-printing" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8203512</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>the albany project - Front Page </name>
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S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Dear Senator (Elected Officials name): We are members of the Coffee Party and we are committed to helping those employed on Wall Street act like responsible human beings and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thealbanyproject.com/diary/8259/coffee-party-sees-print-gets-printing&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Shelby smells a rat in S. 3217 - Sunlight Foundation Reporting Group</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8203509</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Sunlight Foundation Transparency Ecosystem </name>
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Shelby smells a rat in S. 3217. By Ryan Sibley Apr 29 2010 3:44 p.m.. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala, doesn&amp;#39;t believe the financial reform bill the Senate began debating today will actually regulate the large financial organizations whose ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reporting.sunlightfoundation.com/2010/shelby-smells-rat-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2010/4/29/9109/04408" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8203273</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. The first stage of the fight over Wall Street reform is over. Yesterday evening, Senate Republicans finally agreed to get out of the way and allow the motion to proceed to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2010/4/29/9109/04408&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Disturbing S.3217,Financial Reform Bill Could Effect Real Estate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestatewindfall.com/2010/04/29/disturbing-s-3217financial-reform-bill-could-effect-real-estate-investing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8202708</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Real Estate Windfall </name>
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The Financial Reform Bill, or S 3217 could have disturbing consequences for real estate investors. How?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestatewindfall.com/2010/04/29/disturbing-s-3217financial-reform-bill-could-effect-real-estate-investing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AOA Battles Red Flags Rule Implementation, Similar Concerns in ...</title>
    <link href="http://newsfromaoa.org/2010/04/29/aoa-battles-red-flags-rule-implementation-similar-concerns-in-financial-overhaul-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8199181</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>News from the AOA's Blog </name>
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An issue with a striking resemblance to the Red Flags rule, the AOA has identified language within the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) -the financial regulatory reform bill &#8211; that could again ensnare ODs and force ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsfromaoa.org/2010/04/29/aoa-battles-red-flags-rule-implementation-similar-concerns-in-financial-overhaul-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: USAA Responds to More Member Questions</title>
    <link href="https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_blogs/Blogs?action=blogpost&amp;amp;blogkey=newsroom&amp;amp;postkey=legislation_q_and_a" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198803</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>USAA / Newsroom </name>
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Many of you have asked for more details to better understand why USAA is asking members to urge US senators to amend the Volcker Rule provision of the bill. Here are answers to your most frequently asked questions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_blogs/Blogs?action=blogpost&amp;amp;blogkey=newsroom&amp;amp;postkey=legislation_q_and_a&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Protect Our Rights to Supplements - ACAM Integrative Medicine (IM ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198802</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACAM Integrative Medicine (IM) Blog </name>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://acam.typepad.com/blog/2010/04/protect-our-rights-to-supplements.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://malarkynews.com/news-feeds/today-in-congress-35/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198801</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MalarkyNews </name>
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Motions to go to Conference should they become available. Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees. In the Senate, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: Convenes: 12:15pm Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://malarkynews.com/news-feeds/today-in-congress-35/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Soundpolitic: Coffee Party Sees Print, Gets Printing</title>
    <link href="http://soundpolitic.blogspot.com/2010/04/coffee-party-sees-print-gets-printing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198799</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Soundpolitic </name>
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S. 3217 &#8211; Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Dear Senator (Elected Officials name): We are members of the Coffee Party and we are committed to helping those employed on Wall Street act like responsible human beings and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://soundpolitic.blogspot.com/2010/04/coffee-party-sees-print-gets-printing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - April 29, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-29-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198798</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate will again resume consideration of S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. No amendments will be in order until Dodd offers his substitute amendment. A number of amendments are expected from both sides and votes on some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-29-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House Morning Whip-up &#8211; April 29, 2010 | Liberty Pundits dot net</title>
    <link href="http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-april-29-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198621</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Pundits dot net </name>
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Today the House will consider H.R. 2499 &#8211; The Puerto Rico Democracy Act. The Senate will convene at 12:15 p.m. and resume consideration of S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertypundits.net/article/us-house-morning-whip-up-april-29-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cleveland vs. The World: Legislative Action: 10th District and ...</title>
    <link href="http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/04/legislative-action-10th-district-and_29.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198620</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cleveland vs. The World </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217. The Senate is scheduled to work on this legislation to overhaul financial regulations. Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009 - H.R.2499 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/04/legislative-action-10th-district-and_29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress - Story Analysis by BuzzBox</title>
    <link href="http://www.buzzbox.com/top/default/2010-04-29/april-29:thursday/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198619</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BuzzBox top / default </name>
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In the Senate, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: ~ Convenes: 12:15pm ~ Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform.The first stage of the fight over Wall Street reform is over. Yesterday . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buzzbox.com/top/default/2010-04-29/april-29:thursday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial Reform Debate Begins &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/financial-reform-debate-begins/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198617</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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The floor debate is &#8220;expected to stretch over the next two weeks, giving Senate Democrats a chance to pass the legislation by mid-May.&#8221; The bill is S. 3217 (Restoring American Financial Stability Act). (credit image &#8211; wordpress) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/financial-reform-debate-begins/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress | Bloggers For Change</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=25392" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8198615</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bloggers For Change </name>
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Resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform. The first stage of the fight over Wall Street reform is over. Yesterday evening, Senate Republicans finally agreed to get out of the way and allow the motion to proceed to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=25392&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Under the Maples: S. 3217 - Financial Regulations</title>
    <link href="http://www.underthemaples.com/2010/04/s-3217-financial-regulations.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8195833</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Under the Maples </name>
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S. 3217 - Financial Regulations. It&amp;#39;s being billed as banking and financial reform, but like so much else, we seem to be going about it backwards. There&amp;#39;s all this talk about &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot; and how do we keep the financial situation ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.underthemaples.com/2010/04/s-3217-financial-regulations.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Janis Bowdler: Setting the Record Straight: Why Auto Dealers Do ...</title>
    <link href="http://distressedcoalition.com/2010/04/janis-bowdler-setting-the-record-straight-why-auto-dealers-do-not-need-carve-outs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8195655</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Distressed Asset Coalition </name>
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Auto dealers arrived on Capitol Hill yesterday seeking special carve-outs from the proposed &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8243; (S. 3217) See the original post here: Janis Bowdler: Setting the Record Straight: Why Auto ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://distressedcoalition.com/2010/04/janis-bowdler-setting-the-record-straight-why-auto-dealers-do-not-need-carve-outs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>April 28, 2010 The Honorable Harry Reid Senate Majority Leader S ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8250152</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CII: News </name>
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provisions included in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217).1. A nonprofit association of public, union and corporate pension funds with combined assets that exceed $3 trillion, the Council represents major, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cii.org/UserFiles/file/4-28-10%20Corporate%20Governance%20Letter%20to%20Full%20Senate.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tell Your Senators to OPPOSE the FTC amendment to S. 3217, the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.csofh.org/2010/04/waxman/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8249711</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Citizens Speaking Out for Health </name>
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Posted April 28, 2010 Congressman Waxman wants to slip an obscure anti-supplement measure into the Wall St. &#8220;Reform Bill&#8221;, already passed by the House. This &#8220;sneak&#8221; legislative provision, going far beyond finance, provides a back door ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csofh.org/2010/04/waxman/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Financial Reform: What Do The Goldman Grilling and Initial Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.capalphadc.com/2010/04/28/financial-reform-what-do-the-goldman-grilling-and-initial-senate-standoff-portend/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8209879</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Capital Alpha Partners, LLC </name>
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Noon-hour Senate Vote Marks Third Straight Day of Senate Stalemate Over Dodd Bill; Goldman Hearing Likely To Harden S. 3217&amp;#39;s Volcker Rule, Fiduciary-Standard Language; &#8220;Slim-60&#8243; Strategy Could Empower Democratic Liberals Next Week on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capalphadc.com/2010/04/28/financial-reform-what-do-the-goldman-grilling-and-initial-senate-standoff-portend/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bayou Perspective: David Vitter: Above the Law</title>
    <link href="http://bayouperspective.blogspot.com/2010/04/david-vitter-above-law.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8203513</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bayou Perspective </name>
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Senate Agrees to Begin Financial Reform Debate - Senators unanimously agreed tonight to proceed to the financial reform bill (Restoring American Financial Stability Act &#8211; S. 3217) and begin debate tomorro. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bayouperspective.blogspot.com/2010/04/david-vitter-above-law.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 4173... ALERT!... House and Senate Ramming &amp;#39;Reform Bill&amp;#39; With ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.knowthelies.com/?q=node/5693" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8203510</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KnowTheLies.com - The Truth is Hidden in... </name>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.knowthelies.com/?q=node/5693&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Is that a light at the end of the tunnel? &#171; Finer Points</title>
    <link href="http://camfine.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/is-that-a-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8198622</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finer Points </name>
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began circulating a draft alternative proposal to S. 3217, the financial-reform bill introduced by Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) earlier this spring. The draft alternative is not in legislative language but rather a title-by-title ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://camfine.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/is-that-a-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Final Countdown - Dodd Financial Bill Update, Day 3</title>
    <link href="http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=DoddBillDay3" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8198618</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Tax Reform RSS </name>
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Reid filed cloture again on the motion to proceed to S.3217, the Financial Reform Bill and will occur this afternoon at 12:20pm. Sen. Dodd is still pressing Sen. Shelby to cave on a compromise. Please continue to call your Senator and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atr.org/index.php?content=DoddBillDay3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Restoring American Financial Stability Act | Motion To Invoke ...</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/restoring-american-financial-stability-act-motion-to-invoke-failed-for-third-time/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8195834</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WorldNewsVine </name>
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Washington, D.C. (Apr-28) &#8211; Senate Resolution 3217 (S.3217) also known as, the Wall Street Reform Bill is intended to establish a program that would provide a non-taxpayer solution to facilitate the resolution of the large financial ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/restoring-american-financial-stability-act-motion-to-invoke-failed-for-third-time/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Action on Financial Reform Expected Despite Initial Setback ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/04/28/finance/senate-action-financial-reform-expected-initial-setback-derivatives-progress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8195656</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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Despite an April 26 loss on a vote to proceed to consideration of a Senate financial reform measure (S. 3217), Senate leaders expected to be able to move the bill to the floor very soon...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/04/28/finance/senate-action-financial-reform-expected-initial-setback-derivatives-progress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Militant Libertarian &#187; House and Senate Ramming Through Secret ...</title>
    <link href="http://militantlibertarian.org/2010/04/28/house-and-senate-ramming-through-secret-bill-add-ons-to-block-supplements/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8195439</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Militant Libertarian </name>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://militantlibertarian.org/2010/04/28/house-and-senate-ramming-through-secret-bill-add-ons-to-block-supplements/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - April 28, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-28-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8195438</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. At 12:20 PM, the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid planned to forced a third straight cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-28-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Senate has failed to invoke cloture on S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, by a 56-42 vote today (60 votes needed to shut off.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/brian_d/2010/04/28/obamabailout-20/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newresearchfindingstwo.blogspot.com/2010/04/senate-s3217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Tagged as: S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 &amp;middot; Cancel reply. Leave a Comment. Name *. E-mail *. Website. Comment Policy Statement. We encourage you to participate in the Liberty&amp;#39;s Army Blog by commenting. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertysarmy.com/2010/04/28/legislation/s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Second Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 3217: Rejected! An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatereport.blogspot.com/2010/04/second-motion-to-invoke-cloture-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#8220;The Senate reconsidered S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, again today after Senate Republicans voted against debating the legislation on Monday. Once more, Republicans voted against debating the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/news/the-norris-group-real-estate-news-roundup-42810/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Carly Fiorina Outlines Principles of Financial Reform | Carly ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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SACRAMENTO, CA &#8211; In light of the ongoing debate in the U.S. Senate over S. 3217, Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s financial reform bill, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today outlined the principles she believes must be present in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carlyforca.com/2010/04/carly-fiorina-outlines-principles-of-financial-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Senators unanimously agreed tonight to proceed to the financial reform bill (Restoring American Financial Stability Act &#8211; S. 3217) and begin debate tomorrow. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has indicated that there will be an open ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/senate-agrees-to-begin-financial-reform-debate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Re: GOP Alternative to S. 3217. Date: April 28, 2010. For nearly a year, both parties in Congress have been debating the direction of financial reform. Ever since the bill moved to the final stages of Senate deliberations, however, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/04/afr-letter-re-gop-alternatives-to-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173), just adopted by the House of Representatives (and sent to the Senate as S.3217) includes language giving more power to the Federal Trade Commission to make general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://avisionproject.blogspot.com/2010/04/food-saftey-and-prevention-resources.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Janis Bowdler: Setting the Record Straight: Why Auto Dealers Do ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Auto dealers arrived on Capitol Hill yesterday seeking special carve-outs from the proposed &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot; (S. 3217). This banking reform... Provided by the following bad credit auto loans News ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vehiclemicrofinancing.com/janis-bowdler-setting-the-record-straight-why-auto-dealers-do-not-need-carve-outs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>No Agenda News: House and Senate Ramming Through Secret Bill Add ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://noagendanews.blogspot.com/2010/04/house-and-senate-ramming-through-secret.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8191884</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill at stake &#8211; S. 3217 &#8211; would create one (though it would be called a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau). Since the House already approved a bill to create a CFPA, everything is riding on the Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.affil.org/2010/04/its-a-financial-reform-slumber-party/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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It is vitally important to the financial well-being of America&amp;#39;s Main Street small businesses that the Senate strengthens the S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 by establishing the independence of the agency ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://womensmediacenter.com/blog/2010/04/women-financial-reform-and-consumer-protection/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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...Today at 12:20, the U.S. Senate will have their last vote on cloture on Sen. Dodd&#8217;s &#8220;Wall Street Bailout&#8221; bill, S. 3217 the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.  Cloture on the motion to proceed to Financial Reform failed again yest&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/americansfortaxreform/~3/UzicRRRZFpc/index.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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...and the Majority will control the next 30 minutes. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3217, Wall Street Reform, with the time until 12:20pm equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. I c&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/bXBrYaY_5lQ/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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...recent U.S.... [&#8230;] With the media absorbed with the political disputes over the &quot;bailout&quot; language in the financial regulation bill, S.3217, other objectionable provisions are slipping by with less attention. Take the corporate governance provisions i&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2010/04/cpsia-hearing-set-for-tomorrow-on-proposed-legislative-fix/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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...recent U.S.... [&#8230;] With the media absorbed with the political disputes over the &quot;bailout&quot; language in the financial regulation bill, S.3217, other objectionable provisions are slipping by with less attention. Take the corporate governance provisions i&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2010/04/improving-ones-search-engine-associations/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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...U.S.... [&#8230;] With the media absorbed with the political disputes over the &quot;bailout&quot; language in the financial regulation bill, S.3217, other objectionable provisions are slipping by with less attention. Take the corporate governance provisions in Title&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2010/04/criminal-libel-charge-over-academic-book-review-contd/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The U.S. Senate fell three votes short of the 60 votes (57-41) needed to begin debate on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Sen. Ben Nelson (Neb.) was the lone Democrat or Independent to vote against ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gsmlaborcouncil.org/node/5224&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On April 15, 2010, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee reported Chairman Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s reform bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). One issue in financial reform is the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/04/financial-regulatory-reform-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S.3217 creates a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to write new rules of the road for all consumer financial products &#8211; whether it&amp;#39;s your mortgage, your credit card, bank account or car loan - to make sure lenders are honest and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/node/4899&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Watchdog | Corporateering </name>
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S.3217 creates a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to write new rules of the road for all consumer financial products &#8211; whether it&amp;#39;s your mortgage, your credit card, bank account or car loan - to make sure lenders are honest and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/feature/whats-senate-wall-street-reform-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/127&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8226902</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Legislation just introduced by Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, would add a number of SEC investor protections to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S. 3217, including nationwide service ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/reed-measure-would-add-sec-investor.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D, CA] </name>
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S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7178&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8205942</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The Senate is expected to vote on the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) this week. And unlike its House counterpart, the Senate bill does not exempt auto dealers from a new regulatory agency, which would have broad ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fi-magazine.com/News/Story/2010/04/NADA-Campaigns-for-Brownback-Amendment-in-Senate-Bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate tonight passed a procedural amendment that will allow debate on S. 3217, the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010, to proceed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/4/Pages/S-3217-Dodd-Says-Bill-On-The-Move-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Against the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 &#171;</title>
    <link href="http://jamesakersjr.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/against-the-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8199597</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Untitled </name>
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That&amp;#39;s right&#8230; I am against S.3217, also know as the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8230; at least as it is written. If you are unaware of the changes that would be put into place should this bill pass&#8230; here is a summary&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jamesakersjr.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/against-the-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What&amp;#39;s In the Senate Wall Street Reform Bill? - Consumer Watchdog</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/corporateering/articles/?storyId=33973" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8199182</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumer Watchdog | Corporateering </name>
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S.3217 creates a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to write new rules of the road for all consumer financial products &#8211; whether it&amp;#39;s your mortgage, your credit card, bank account or car loan - to make sure lenders are honest and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/corporateering/articles/?storyId=33973&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cloture Vote A Victory For Hard-Working Americans Averse To More ...</title>
    <link href="http://texasgopvote.com/blog/cloture-vote-victory-hard-working-americans-averse-more-wall-street-bailouts-04273" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8198623</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas GOP Vote - Restore * Renew * Reunite </name>
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I issued the following statement yesterday regarding the cloture vote on Sen. Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217). Republicans defeated the motion by a vote of 57-41, thus preventing the flawed legislation from moving ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texasgopvote.com/blog/cloture-vote-victory-hard-working-americans-averse-more-wall-street-bailouts-04273&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 3217: Dodd Wins Over Collins - Regulatory,Legislative and Tax ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/4/Pages/S-3217-Dodd-Bill-Still-Stalled.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8195832</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
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Sen. Christopher Dodd says he believes he can get S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, to come up for a vote on the Senate floor..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/4/Pages/S-3217-Dodd-Bill-Still-Stalled.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cloture Vote A Victory For Hard-Working Americans Averse To More ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.texasgopvote.com/blog/cloture-vote-victory-hard-working-americans-averse-more-wall-street-bailouts-04273" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8189451</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas GOP Vote - Restore * Renew * Reunite </name>
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I issued the following statement yesterday regarding the cloture vote on Sen. Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217). Republicans defeated the motion by a vote of 57-41, thus preventing the flawed legislation from moving ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasgopvote.com/blog/cloture-vote-victory-hard-working-americans-averse-more-wall-street-bailouts-04273&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Agawam RTC: Call Scott Brown and Thank Him for His Stand</title>
    <link href="http://agawamrepublicans.blogspot.com/2010/04/call-scott-brown-and-thank-him-for-his.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8189228</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Agawam RTC </name>
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In lieu of the blog I had written a few days prior about getting in touch with your local Senators to appose a proposed legislation from Chris Dodd S. 3217, I received a letter in my e-mail box giving some fantastic news -- but from a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://agawamrepublicans.blogspot.com/2010/04/call-scott-brown-and-thank-him-for-his.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Defeats Procedural Motion Re-vote on Financial Reform Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/senate-defeats-procedural-motion-re-vote-on-financial-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8189227</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senators have defeated a procedural (cloture) motion to begin debate on the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) by a vote of 57 to 41. This was a re-vote of yesterday&amp;#39;s motion, which was also defeated. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/senate-defeats-procedural-motion-re-vote-on-financial-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>People Who Make Things Utah Manufacturers Association: Posts for ...</title>
    <link href="http://peoplewhomakethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/posts-for-april-27-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8189226</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>People Who Make Things Utah Manufacturers... </name>
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For example, S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, contains language that would allow the Securities and Exchange Commission to ban arbitration clauses in contracts &#8211; long a priority of the litigation lobby. (SEC. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoplewhomakethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/posts-for-april-27-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Secrets of Natural Healing: Help Stop Attempt to Give FTC ...</title>
    <link href="http://secretsofnaturalhealing.blogspot.com/2010/04/help-stop-attempt-to-tive-ftc-authority.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8189225</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Secrets of Natural Healing </name>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://secretsofnaturalhealing.blogspot.com/2010/04/help-stop-attempt-to-tive-ftc-authority.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Coralville Courier: U.S. Sen. Grassley: Cloture on reg reform bill</title>
    <link href="http://coralvillecourier.typepad.com/community/2010/04/us-sen-grassley-cloture-on-reg-reform-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186658</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coralville Courier </name>
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Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below about his vote against cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3217, the financial regulatory reform bill. Grassley is a member of the Senate Agricultural Committee, which has jurisdiction ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coralvillecourier.typepad.com/community/2010/04/us-sen-grassley-cloture-on-reg-reform-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Welcome to the Alliance for Natural Health - USA</title>
    <link href="http://www.anh-usa.org/congressman-waxman-slips-obscure-anti-supplement-measure-into-wall-st-%E2%80%9Creform%E2%80%9D-bill-passed-by-the-house-please-take-action-to-prevent-same-thing-happening-in-the-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186657</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alliance for Natural Health - US </name>
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The Senate Wall St &#8220;reform&#8221; bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), doesn&amp;#39;t contain the Waxman provision yet. But we know that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) may offer an amendment including Waxman&amp;#39;s language ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anh-usa.org/congressman-waxman-slips-obscure-anti-supplement-measure-into-wall-st-%E2%80%9Creform%E2%80%9D-bill-passed-by-the-house-please-take-action-to-prevent-same-thing-happening-in-the-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Q&#964;: The Soviet Union did not fail because Russians had low IQ</title>
    <link href="http://blog.qtau.com/2010/04/soviet-union-did-not-fail-because.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186656</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Q&#964; </name>
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Just looking at the Senate&amp;#39;s most recent attempt to ruin any future prospect of a growing U.S. economy, i.e. S.3217. The title of the act, in the best tradition of Newspeak is Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.qtau.com/2010/04/soviet-union-did-not-fail-because.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Report: Upon Reconsideration Motion to Invoke Cloture on ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatereport.blogspot.com/2010/04/upon-reconsideration-motion-to-invoke.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186638</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Senate Report </name>
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Upon Reconsideration Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3217: Rejected! An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatereport.blogspot.com/2010/04/upon-reconsideration-motion-to-invoke.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Texas Insider &#187; Sen. Cornyn: Cloture Vote A Victory For Hard ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=25884" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186637</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas Insider </name>
    </author>
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Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulatory reform bill (S. 3217). Republicans defeated the motion by a vote of 57-41, thus preventing the flawed legislation from moving forward for an up-or-down vote. &#8220;Tonight&amp;#39;s vote was a victory for hard-working ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasinsider.org/?p=25884&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cleveland Tea Party Patriots: Finance Reform Legislation is not ...</title>
    <link href="http://clevelandteapartypatriots.blogspot.com/2010/04/finance-reform-legislation-is-not-over.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186636</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cleveland Tea Party Patriots </name>
    </author>
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Reid filed cloture again on the motion to proceed to S.3217, the Financial Reform Bill. This cloture vote will occur on Wednesday if cloture is not invoked this afternoon. So we are back in today debating the motion to proceed to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandteapartypatriots.blogspot.com/2010/04/finance-reform-legislation-is-not-over.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wall Street Bailout Update</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/americansfortaxreform/~3/B3XYVwP2MOY/index.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186622</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans for Tax Reform</name>
    </author>
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...and the cloture vote will occur today at 4:30 pm. Also last night, Sen. Reid filed cloture again on the motion to proceed to S.3217, the Financial Reform Bill.&#160; This cloture vote will occur on Wednesday if cloture is not invoked this afternoon.  This b&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/americansfortaxreform/~3/B3XYVwP2MOY/index.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial regulation bill, letting the activists set the agenda</title>
    <link href="http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2010/04/financial-regul.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186621</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Point of Law</name>
    </author>
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...political causes. With the media absorbed with the political disputes over the &quot;bailout&quot; language in the financial regulation bill, S.3217, other objectionable provisions are slipping by with less attention. Take the corporate governance provisions in T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2010/04/financial-regul.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Should private student loans be discharged in bankruptcy ...</title>
    <link href="http://nusfs.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/should-private-student-loans-be-discharged-in-bankruptcy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186619</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Student Financial Services </name>
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Two bills are currently being discussed in the House (H.R. 5043) and Senate (S. 3217) that discuss whether the law should be changed again so that private loans can be discharged in bankruptcy. The Senate bill would allow all private ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nusfs.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/should-private-student-loans-be-discharged-in-bankruptcy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jim Hamilton&amp;#39;s World of Securities Regulation</title>
    <link href="http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/nasaa-supports-reed-specter-amendment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186618</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation </name>
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... Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has sent a letter today to each member of the U.S. Senate, urging the lawmakers to support the Reed-Specter Amendment to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/nasaa-supports-reed-specter-amendment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reid to force repeated votes to end filibuster of Wall Street reform</title>
    <link href="http://dailyradar.com/beltwayblips/story/reid-to-force-repeated-votes-to-end-filibuster-of-wall/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186520</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beltway Blips</name>
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...The Democrats are trying to end the GOP filibuster of Wall Street reform. This afternoon, there will be a cloture vote on S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. If Republicans are serious about reform, they'll end&#160;... There's one m&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailyradar.com/beltwayblips/story/reid-to-force-repeated-votes-to-end-filibuster-of-wall/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>For the Republicans, it&amp;#39;s 1933 again - Chris Thomas - Politics on ...</title>
    <link href="http://trueslant.com/christopherthomas/2010/04/27/for-the-republicans-its-1933-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186518</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics on the Rocks </name>
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While the Democratic financial reform bills do not reinstate Glass Steagall&amp;#39;s segregation of commercial and investment banking, the Senate Bill (S.3217) sponsored by Chris Dodd does contain a proposal called &#8220;the Volcker Rule&#8221; which ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trueslant.com/christopherthomas/2010/04/27/for-the-republicans-its-1933-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Austin Entrepreneur Network &#187; SBIR Companies&amp;#39; Futures Threatened ...</title>
    <link href="http://austinentrepreneurnetwork.org/2010/04/sbir-companies-futures-threatened-by-finance-reform-unintended-consequences/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186516</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Austin Entrepreneur Network </name>
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S.3217 to be precise. The Congress is hell bent on fixing Wall Street. We&amp;#39;re not going to debate here whether they&amp;#39;re doing it right, and God knows there are aspects that do need overhaul, but it&amp;#39;s the unintended consequence to small ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://austinentrepreneurnetwork.org/2010/04/sbir-companies-futures-threatened-by-finance-reform-unintended-consequences/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reasons to vote &#8220;No&#8221; on Obama&amp;#39;s Wall Street fix | Chicago Daily ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cdobs.com/archive/syndicated/reasons-to-vote-no-on-obamas-wall-street-fix/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186515</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Daily Observer </name>
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On behalf of more than one million Americans for Prosperity activists, I urge you to vote NO on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3217, the so-called Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. The bill not only fails to address the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cdobs.com/archive/syndicated/reasons-to-vote-no-on-obamas-wall-street-fix/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Action on Senate Financial Services Reform Blocked; Derivatives ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/04/27/finance/action-senate-financial-services-reform-blocked-derivatives-measure-amendment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8184272</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Law Watch | BNA International </name>
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Senate Republicans, minus two of their own but joined by two Democratic senators, April 26 blocked efforts to vote on a financial reform measure (S. 3217) without extended debate...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uslawwatch.com/2010/04/27/finance/action-senate-financial-services-reform-blocked-derivatives-measure-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CBO&amp;#39;s Cost Estimate for the Restoring American Financial Stability ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.ctnews.com/kantrowitz/2010/04/27/cbo%E2%80%99s-cost-estimate-for-the-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8184271</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jonathan Kantrowitz </name>
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On Thursday the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a cost estimate for S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.ctnews.com/kantrowitz/2010/04/27/cbo%E2%80%99s-cost-estimate-for-the-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Natural Grocers - Tell Your Senators to OPPOSE the FTC amendment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.naturalgrocers.com/tell_your_senators_to_oppose_the_ftc_amendment_to_s_3217_the_restoring_american_financial_stability_act_of_2010-health_article-430.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8984091</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Tell Your Senators to OPPOSE the FTC amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. At Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage our first mission is nutrition education. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturalgrocers.com/tell_your_senators_to_oppose_the_ftc_amendment_to_s_3217_the_restoring_american_financial_stability_act_of_2010-health_article-430.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #126 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8293141</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D, CA] </name>
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S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7174&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #126 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D, CA] </name>
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S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2010/s/126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NPI Advocate: Ben Nelson, Senate Republicans block debate on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2010/04/ben-nelson-senate-republicans-block.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8206124</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NPI Advocate </name>
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Every Democratic senator from the Pacific Northwest cast an &amp;quot;aye&amp;quot; vote on the cloture motion for S. 3217, while every Republican cast a &amp;quot;nay&amp;quot; vote. &amp;quot;I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans voted in a block against allowing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2010/04/ben-nelson-senate-republicans-block.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Key Vote &amp;quot;No&amp;quot; on S. 3217 | FreedomWorks</title>
    <link href="http://www.freedomworks.org/publications/key-vote-no-on-s-3217" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8198796</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>FreedomWorks </name>
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On behalf of hundreds of thousands of FreedomWorks members nationwide, I urge you to VOTE NO on S.3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. The legislation being pushed in the Senate includes a massive new regulatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freedomworks.org/publications/key-vote-no-on-s-3217&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | &amp;#39;Just Say No&amp;#39; Republicans Block Debate on ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/04/26/just-say-no-republicans-block-debate-on-financial-reform-for-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8186517</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG </name>
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The U.S. Senate fell three votes short of the 60 votes (57-41) needed to begin debate on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Sen. Ben Nelson (Neb.) was the lone Democrat or Independent to vote against ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/04/26/just-say-no-republicans-block-debate-on-financial-reform-for-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unintended Consequences of Financial Reform | The Daily Capitalist</title>
    <link href="http://dailycapitalist.com/2010/04/25/unintended-consequences-of-financial-reform/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180903</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Daily Capitalist </name>
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The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&amp;#39;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of financial services to America&amp;#39;s military community, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailycapitalist.com/2010/04/25/unintended-consequences-of-financial-reform/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bayou Perspective: Bill Maher Still Needs Jesus, But His Analysis ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180902</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bayou Perspective </name>
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Senate Defeats Procedural Motion to Begin Financial Reform Debate - Senators have defeated a procedural (cloture) motion to begin debate on the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) by a vote of 57 to 41. Six. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bayouperspective.blogspot.com/2010/04/bill-maher-still-needs-jesus-but-his.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: MegaVote for SC&amp;#39;s 1st ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/04/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180901</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - S.3217. The Senate is scheduled to work on this legislation to overhaul financial regulations. Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009 - H.R.2499 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/04/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; Dodd Bill&amp;#39;s Hidden Target: Community Banks - Big Government</title>
    <link href="http://biggovernment.com/capitolconfidential/2010/04/26/dodd-bills-hidden-target-community-banks/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180763</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Big Government </name>
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The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&amp;#39;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of financial services to America&amp;#39;s military community, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biggovernment.com/capitolconfidential/2010/04/26/dodd-bills-hidden-target-community-banks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Report: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatereport.blogspot.com/2010/04/motion-to-invoke-cloture-on-motion-to_26.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180762</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Senate Report </name>
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 3217: Rejected! An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatereport.blogspot.com/2010/04/motion-to-invoke-cloture-on-motion-to_26.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ALG Blasts Bill: An Open Letter expressing an alternative point of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.delawarepolitics.net/alg-blasts-bill-an-open-letter-expressing-an-alternative-point-of-view/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180761</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DelawarePolitics.net </name>
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According an Americans for Limited Government summary of the legislation, S. 3217 would authorize the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve, and the Treasury Secretary to put into receivership any company that is deemed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.delawarepolitics.net/alg-blasts-bill-an-open-letter-expressing-an-alternative-point-of-view/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Policing financial predators &#171; John William Templeton</title>
    <link href="http://johnwilliamtempleton.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/policing-financial-predators/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180760</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>John William Templeton </name>
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WASHINGTON&#8211; Section 740B of S. 3217 would enact a cherished goal of minority business and fair lending advocates &#8212; mandatory record keeping of business lending to minority-owned small businesses. Democrats brought the bill to the floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://johnwilliamtempleton.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/policing-financial-predators/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Defeats Procedural Motion to Begin Financial Reform Debate ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/senate-defeats-procedural-motion-to-begin-financial-reform-debate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180759</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senators have defeated a procedural (cloture) motion to begin debate on the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) by a vote of 57 to 41. Sixty votes were needed for passage. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) joined Republicans in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/senate-defeats-procedural-motion-to-begin-financial-reform-debate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | &amp;#39;Just Say No&amp;#39; Republicans Block Debate on ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/04/26/%E2%80%98just-say-no-republicans-block-debate-on-financial-reform-for-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180758</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG </name>
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The Senate fell three votes short of the 60 votes (57-41) needed to begin debate on S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) was the lone Democrat or Independent to vote against cloture. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/04/26/%E2%80%98just-say-no-republicans-block-debate-on-financial-reform-for-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Report: The House and Senate agenda for this week | Values Voter News</title>
    <link href="http://www.valuesvoternews.com/2010/04/report-house-and-senate-agenda-for-this.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180343</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Values Voter News </name>
    </author>
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On Monday at 5:00pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulation bill (S.3217). If cloture is invoked, the Senate will debate and amend the bill for the remainder of the week. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.valuesvoternews.com/2010/04/report-house-and-senate-agenda-for-this.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unexpectedly urgent action Monday! - Thieves in the Temple.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/04/unexpectedly-urgent-action-monday.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180342</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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Also Harry Reid wants the Senate to start voting on Mr. Dodd&amp;#39;s financial reform bill (S. 3217) today, and thus Public Citizen still provides a petition calling for real financial reform, and USPIRG provides a contact tool calling for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/04/unexpectedly-urgent-action-monday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>RVDA Legislative Alert on Senate Reform Bill | RV Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.rvbusiness.com/2010/04/rvda-legislative-alert-on-senate-reform-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180341</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RV Business - Delivering Quality RV Industry News </name>
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Commonly called the Financial Reform Bill, the bill number is S. 3217 and the formal name of the bill is the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. It is sponsored by Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.).&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rvbusiness.com/2010/04/rvda-legislative-alert-on-senate-reform-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - April 26, 2010 ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180340</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
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Therefore, the Senate resumes consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill and will vote at 5 pm on cloture on the motion to proceed. The Hill reported yesterday, &#8220;The office of Senate Majority ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-26-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Corporate Governance Land Mines in Financial Regulation Bill</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shopfloor/TDOl/~3/nplOtIGnkGY/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180188</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor</name>
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Free-market and conservative think tanks have joined a letter objecting to the financial regulation bill, S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.
 &#8220;Proxy access&#8221; and corporate governance provisions would take power from states and&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shopfloor/TDOl/~3/nplOtIGnkGY/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A UHCL MS Finance &amp;amp; MBA Blog: The Dodd Bill nears passage, grab ...</title>
    <link href="http://uhclmba.blogspot.com/2010/04/dodd-bill-nears-passage-grab-your.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180187</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A UHCL MS Finance &amp; MBA Blog </name>
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The latest round of ground-breaking reform efforts (snicker) is the Dodd Bill, S.3217, which is designed to once and for all eliminate big bailouts as well as protect consumers from EEEEVIL Wall Street types. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uhclmba.blogspot.com/2010/04/dodd-bill-nears-passage-grab-your.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Shopfloor &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Financial Regulation Bill Includes ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2010/04/26/financial-regulation-bill-includes-attack-on-arbitration/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8180185</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor </name>
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The undersigned members of the Coalition to Preserve Arbitration strongly oppose the anti-arbitration provisions in S. 3217, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.&#8221; These unnecessary and unwarranted provisions will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2010/04/26/financial-regulation-bill-includes-attack-on-arbitration/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/S-1uXngkfv8/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8177985</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
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...to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3217, the Wall Street Reform Act. Eyes will be on the Senate this week, as they take up -- or rather, try to end debate on&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/S-1uXngkfv8/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAblog News: Monday Morning Open Thread</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8177984</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AMERICAblog News </name>
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This afternoon, there will be a cloture vote on S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. If Republicans are serious about reform, they&amp;#39;ll end their filibuster. But, Mitch McConnell is still beholden to his Wall Street ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americablog.com/2010/04/monday-morning-open-thread_26.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New World Reformer: Must Read, &amp;quot;By Organizing for America and USAA&amp;quot;.</title>
    <link href="http://newworldreformer.blogspot.com/2010/04/must-read-by-organizing-for-america-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8177873</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>New World Reformer </name>
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I have one request as a USAA member, I am very concerned about a provision in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) that could harm USAA, which provides financial services to more than 7 million military ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newworldreformer.blogspot.com/2010/04/must-read-by-organizing-for-america-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Finance &amp;amp; Loan &#187; The Takeaway: Finance Regulation Reform 101 - The ...</title>
    <link href="http://jan-hon.com/loan/?p=3247" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8177690</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Finance &amp; Loan </name>
    </author>
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The Senate is scheduled to vote today on whether to begin work on the finance regulatory overhaul bill. If Democrats have their way, the Senate will proceed to a debate, otherwise Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s bill, S.3217, &#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jan-hon.com/loan/?p=3247&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Spotlight &#8211; S.3217 &#171; O&amp;#39;Fallon Coffee Party</title>
    <link href="http://ofalloncoffeeparty.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/bill-spotlight-s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/10031422</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>O'Fallon Coffee Party </name>
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S.3217, commonly known as the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, is the financial regulation and reform act currently being debated in the Senate. The bill endeavors to streamline regulation by creating new regulatory ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ofalloncoffeeparty.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/bill-spotlight-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DocuBase Article: CBO -- S. 3217, Restoring American Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://web.docuticker.com/go/docubase/34361" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/9063135</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DocuTicker </name>
    </author>
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A daily update of new reports from government agencies, NGOs, think tanks, and other groups.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://web.docuticker.com/go/docubase/34361&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S 3217 - Statement of Administration Policy</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8387829</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Office of Management and Budget SAPs </name>
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S. 3217 &#8211; Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. (Sen. Dodd, D-Connecticut). The Administration strongly supports Senate passage of S. 3217. The President has called on the. Congress to enact far-reaching Wall Street reform ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/sap_111/saps3217s_20100426.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 3217 - Statement of Administration Policy</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8319359</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Office of Management and Budget SAPs </name>
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S. 3217 &#8211; Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. (Sen. Dodd, D-Connecticut). The Administration strongly supports Senate passage of S. 3217. The President has called on the. Congress to enact far-reaching Wall Street reform ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetId=2571&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #124 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8209488</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D, CA] </name>
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S.3217: An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/7167&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Peoples Press Collective | Colorado Politics | Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.peoplespresscollective.org/2010/04/chris-dodd%E2%80%99s-financial-reform-bill-would-limit-credit-kill-jobs-promote-corruption/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8189452</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Peoples Press Collective </name>
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CBO cost estimate, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. CBO. 26 pp. CBO confirms you&amp;#39;re on the hook for Wall Street bailout bill. The Heritage Foundation. Democrats reach deal on tough derivative law. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.peoplespresscollective.org/2010/04/chris-dodd%E2%80%99s-financial-reform-bill-would-limit-credit-kill-jobs-promote-corruption/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CBO &#8212; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.docuticker.com/?p=34725" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8180904</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Docuticker </name>
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Yesterday CBO released a cost estimate for S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 22, 2010. S. 3217 would grant new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docuticker.com/?p=34725&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CompliancEX: SEC Sunday. April 25, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://compliancex.typepad.com/compliancex/2010/04/sec-sunday-april-25-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8180764</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CompliancEX </name>
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Impact on Community Banks of S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act. http://www.aba.com/aba/documents/press/RegulatoryImpactCommunityBanksSenateMemo041910.pdf. Attachment to Letter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://compliancex.typepad.com/compliancex/2010/04/sec-sunday-april-25-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The FiscalDoctor Is In - Best Practices for Long Term Business ...</title>
    <link href="http://fiscalclinic.com/2010/04/25/urgent-call-to-action--finance-reform-bill-has-unintended-consequences--guest-blog.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8177872</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The FiscalDoctor Is In - Best Practices... </name>
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RE: Support for Amendments to S. 3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Dear Senator: You may have heard that the financial reform bill passed by the Senate Banking Committee included two sections that have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fiscalclinic.com/2010/04/25/urgent-call-to-action--finance-reform-bill-has-unintended-consequences--guest-blog.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Budget Legal AdviceS.3217</title>
    <link href="http://budgetlegaladvice.com/Legal%20News/s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8177662</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Budget Legal Advice | Published News </name>
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My Site Home &#187; Legal News &#187; S.3217 &amp;middot; Published News &amp;middot; Upcoming News &amp;middot; 5; Vote. S.3217. Avatar Posted by Octavio 13 hours ago (http://hdl.loc.gov) View profile &amp;middot; Category: Legal News | Tags: s All. Restoring American Financial &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://budgetlegaladvice.com/Legal%20News/s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217... The Truth About Dodd&amp;#39;s 1336 Page Regulatory Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.knowthelies.com/?q=node/5674" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8177661</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>KnowTheLies.com - The Truth is Hidden in... </name>
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Democrats are sending out email piling on Republicans accusing them of siding with big banks and Wall Street because they oppose the new federal regulatory bill (S. 3217) that Obama is going to try to push through in two weeks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.knowthelies.com/?q=node/5674&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;s Blog | Volcker Rule - A Plea from USAA</title>
    <link href="http://my.theassociationspace.com/post/Anonymous12/blog/volcker_rule_a_plea_from_usaa_.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8176126</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Test Blog </name>
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The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&amp;#39;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of financial services to America&amp;#39;s military community, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.theassociationspace.com/post/Anonymous12/blog/volcker_rule_a_plea_from_usaa_.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama should heed the tribulations at the Tribune &#171; The American ...</title>
    <link href="http://altondrew.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/obama-should-heed-the-tribulations-at-the-tribune/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8173817</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The American Centrist </name>
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S.3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, allows an oversight council led by the Treasury secretary to petition a panel of Delaware bankruptcy judges for permission to break up a firm. Based on what the Tribune Co. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://altondrew.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/obama-should-heed-the-tribulations-at-the-tribune/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Consent Of The Governed: Stop The Financial Reform Bill - S. 3217</title>
    <link href="http://yedies.blogspot.com/2010/04/stop-financial-reform-bill-s-3217.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8173667</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Consent Of The Governed </name>
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Stop The Financial Reform Bill - S. 3217. WHY? In short it grants permanent, unlimited bailout authority to the Federal Reserve. It&amp;#39;s like TARP forever without the nasty, unpopular debates and votes in Congress. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yedies.blogspot.com/2010/04/stop-financial-reform-bill-s-3217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>USAA issues rare warning to members | No Silence Here | knoxnews.com</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.knoxnews.com/silence/archives/2010/04/usaa_issues_rar.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8177663</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>No Silence Here </name>
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The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&amp;#39;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of financial services to America&amp;#39;s military community, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.knoxnews.com/silence/archives/2010/04/usaa_issues_rar.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hensarling to Senate GOPers: We all voted against Obama-Dodd on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Hensarling-to-Senate-GOPers-We-all-voted-against-Obama-Dodd-on-the-House-side--92021269.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8175719</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Beltway Confidential </name>
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&amp;quot;Notwithstanding those concerns, perhaps the most glaring shortcoming in this legislation is what is not included in S. 3217: fundamental reform of the two largest recipients of taxpayer bailouts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Hensarling-to-Senate-GOPers-We-all-voted-against-Obama-Dodd-on-the-House-side--92021269.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gordon Cafe: Letter from MY insurance company regarding Banking ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gordoncafe.com/2010/04/letter-from-my-insurance-company.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8173818</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gordon Cafe </name>
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The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&amp;#39;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of financial services to America&amp;#39;s military community, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gordoncafe.com/2010/04/letter-from-my-insurance-company.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cloture Vote on S. 3217 on April 26 - NH Tea Party Coalition</title>
    <link href="http://www.nhteapartycoalition.org/tea/2010/04/24/cloture-vote-on-s-3217-on-april-26/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8171961</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NH Tea Party Coalition </name>
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Senator Harry Reid has scheduled a cloture vote on S. 3217, Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulatory reform legislation, for this coming Monday, April 26. A &#8220;cloture&#8221; vote is taken when the Majority Leader wants to overcome a filibuster, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhteapartycoalition.org/tea/2010/04/24/cloture-vote-on-s-3217-on-april-26/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>[News] All USAA Members please read!</title>
    <link href="http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropzone/showthread.php/23976-All-USAA-Members-please-read!" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8171498</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Paratrooper Association - Home of the Airborne </name>
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https://www.usaa-advocacy.com/ The US Senate currently is considering legislation (S. 3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&amp;#39;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of financial services to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.armyparatrooper.org/dropzone/showthread.php/23976-All-USAA-Members-please-read!&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CorpGov.net</title>
    <link href="http://corpgov.net/wordpress/?p=1526" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8171497</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CorpGov.net </name>
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Now Available: &amp;quot;Final&amp;quot; Dodd Bill Last week, Senator Dodd formally introduced an updated version of his bill (S. 3217), now weighing in at 1410 pages rather than a portly six pounds. This version is the one officially filed with the. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corpgov.net/wordpress/?p=1526&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Money for Military: Financial Reform Will Affect USAA - Please Help</title>
    <link href="http://moneyformilitary.blogspot.com/2010/04/financial-reform-will-affect-usaa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8171495</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Money for Military </name>
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USAA is facing a serious challenge due to financial services legislation, known as S.3217, being considered by the U.S. Senate right now. We are reaching out to our members, employees and friends in an effort to share details about how ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moneyformilitary.blogspot.com/2010/04/financial-reform-will-affect-usaa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>polecat news and views: Call it &amp;quot;reform&amp;quot;--the ticket to control ...</title>
    <link href="http://donpolson.blogspot.com/2010/04/call-it-reform-ticket-to-control-our.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-23:/commentary/8171294</id>
    <updated>2010-04-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>polecat news and views </name>
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(Page 245, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act Of 2010, Introduced 4/15/10) 4. Obama-Dodd Bill Uses Taxpayer Dollars To Guarantee Debt Of Banks And Bank Holding Companies Through The Power Of The Federal Reserve And FDIC ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://donpolson.blogspot.com/2010/04/call-it-reform-ticket-to-control-our.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Interesting letter regarding Proposed Senate Legislation (S. 3217)</title>
    <link href="http://www.swarmusa.com/vb4/showthread.php/1802-Interesting-letter-regarding-Proposed-Senate-Legislation-(S.-3217)?p=3020" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8573619</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Swarm USA's Hive Forum </name>
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1157 of S. 3217), which would dramatically change the political dynamics already at work in the current, but unconstitutional central banking system run by the Federal Reserve. Last edited by AZRainman; 04-23-2010 at 06:56 AM. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.swarmusa.com/vb4/showthread.php/1802-Interesting-letter-regarding-Proposed-Senate-Legislation-(S.-3217)?p=3020&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>With Glenn Beck&amp;#39;s Call to Action Looks Like Brandeis University ...</title>
    <link href="http://bobbi85710.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/with-glenn-becks-call-to-action-looks-like-brandeis-university-has-second-thoughts-on-nazi-logo/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8176127</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bobbi85710's Mouth in the South </name>
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getdoc.cgi (application/pdf Object) - S.3217 over 1400 pages http://ow.ly/1Csdz.....7 minutes ago; With shame of a Bogus POTUS, there&amp;#39;s still pride in Governors-Jan Brewer, Bob McDonnell &amp;amp; Charlie Crist. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bobbi85710.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/with-glenn-becks-call-to-action-looks-like-brandeis-university-has-second-thoughts-on-nazi-logo/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NPA Urges Senate Not to Expand FTC Authority</title>
    <link href="http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2010/04/npa-urges-senate-not-to-expand-ftcs-authority.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8173512</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Natural Products Marketplace Site Wide... </name>
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... that would dramatically expand the rulemaking and enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the financial reform bill Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217), currently pending in the Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturalproductsmarketplace.com/news/2010/04/npa-urges-senate-not-to-expand-ftcs-authority.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislative Update: Members Speak Out; More Details Provided</title>
    <link href="https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_blogs/Blogs?action=blogpost&amp;amp;blogkey=newsroom&amp;amp;postkey=legislative_update_members_speak_out" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8171962</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>USAA / Newsroom </name>
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We would like the current Senate bill &#8212; the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, S.3217 &#8212; to be amended by removing insurance company investment portfolios from the scope of the Volcker Rule. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_blogs/Blogs?action=blogpost&amp;amp;blogkey=newsroom&amp;amp;postkey=legislative_update_members_speak_out&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NPA Urges Senate Not to Expand FTC Authority</title>
    <link href="http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2010/04/npa-urges-senate-not-to-expand-ftcs-authority.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8171496</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Natural Products INSIDER Site Wide Content Feed </name>
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... that would dramatically expand the rulemaking and enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the financial reform bill Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217), currently pending in the Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2010/04/npa-urges-senate-not-to-expand-ftcs-authority.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>84RULES: Fatal Flaws Of The Wall Street Bailout Bill</title>
    <link href="http://new84rules.blogspot.com/2010/04/fatal-flaws-of-wall-street-bailout-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8169345</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>84RULES </name>
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The current financial reform bill before the Senate (S. 3217) is supposed to make bailouts and financial crises a thing of the past. Unfortunately, it will do the exact opposite. Writing for the Heritage Foundation, James L. Gattuso ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://new84rules.blogspot.com/2010/04/fatal-flaws-of-wall-street-bailout-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jim Hamilton&amp;#39;s World of Securities Regulation</title>
    <link href="http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/nasaa-backs-akaka-menendez-fiduciary.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8169088</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation </name>
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... State in urging members of the U.S. Senate to co-sponsor an amendment to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) that would place a fiduciary duty on brokers who provide investment advice to their clients. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/nasaa-backs-akaka-menendez-fiduciary.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CorpGov.net</title>
    <link href="http://corpgov.net/wordpress/?p=1523" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8169079</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CorpGov.net </name>
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Now Available: &amp;quot;Final&amp;quot; Dodd Bill Last week, Senator Dodd formally introduced an updated version of his bill (S. 3217), now weighing in at 1410 pages rather than a portly six pounds. This version is the one officially filed with the. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corpgov.net/wordpress/?p=1523&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>tempers are rising | walls of the city</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8169078</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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I understand that the Volcker Rule, a provision within the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217), jeopardizes USAA&amp;#39;s ability to support us in the same way they always have. Please support amending S. 3217 to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2010/04/tempers-are-rising.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Insurance Bellwether&#8482;: NCOIL Urges Senators to Remove ONI from ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8169077</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Insurance Bellwether&#8482; </name>
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The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), Troy, N.Y. , is urging U.S. Senators to remove a provision in S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, which would create an Office of National Insurance ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theinsurancebellwether.com/2010/04/ncoil-urges-senators-to-remove-oni-from.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CorpGov.net &#187; Apache v. Chevedden: a Non-Starter</title>
    <link href="http://corpgov.net/wordpress/?p=1506" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8166003</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CorpGov.net </name>
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Now Available: &amp;quot;Final&amp;quot; Dodd Bill Last week, Senator Dodd formally introduced an updated version of his bill (S. 3217), now weighing in at 1410 pages rather than a portly six pounds. This version is the one officially filed with the. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corpgov.net/wordpress/?p=1506&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fannie Mae wants to help some troubled borrowers get back into ...</title>
    <link href="http://business.newsplurk.com/2010/04/fannie-mae-wants-to-help-some-troubled.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8166001</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>npusb </name>
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Fannie &amp;amp; Freddie Reform Excluded from Finance Bill. On Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3217, the financial regulation... Human Events (blog) ( 4/23/2010 3:24:37 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://business.newsplurk.com/2010/04/fannie-mae-wants-to-help-some-troubled.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reid is at it again.... PLEASE READ and ACT! - Smart Girl Politics</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8166000</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everyone's Blog Posts - Smart Girl Politics </name>
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2D SESSION S. 3217. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;#39;&amp;#39;too big to fail&amp;#39;&amp;#39;, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/xn/detail/2488056:BlogPost:459960&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama&amp;#39;s Financial Reform Plan Gets a B - DailyFinance</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/investing/obamas-grade-on-financial-reform-b/19450040/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165999</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DailyFinance </name>
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Dodd&amp;#39;s financial regulatory reform Bill (S. 3217). Reid will need at least one republican to vote in favor of cloture to avoid yet another filibuster by the republicans. If at least 60 Senators vote in favor of cloture they will begin ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/investing/obamas-grade-on-financial-reform-b/19450040/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislative Updates: Short session weeks; Policy bill moves; State ...</title>
    <link href="http://legislative-updates.blogspot.com/2010/04/short-session-weeks-policy-bill-moves.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165974</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Legislative Updates </name>
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Al Franken, D-Minn, is a co-author of the Senate bill, S. 3217. The House bill, H.R. 5043, was introduced by Rep. Stephen Cohen , D-TN. Language in the bill would restore the private student loan provision in bankruptcy law to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legislative-updates.blogspot.com/2010/04/short-session-weeks-policy-bill-moves.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Banks and the Economy: Risk Retention Will Constrain Lending</title>
    <link href="http://banksandtheeconomy.blogspot.com/2010/04/risk-retention-will-constrain-lending.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165522</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banks and the Economy </name>
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One of the many troubling provisions in S.3217, the regulatory restructuring bill currently pending in the Senate, is one requiring an across-the-board five percent risk retention on all loans sold by an originating bank (Sec. 941). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://banksandtheeconomy.blogspot.com/2010/04/risk-retention-will-constrain-lending.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fannie &amp;amp; Freddie Reform Excluded from Finance Bill | Conservative ...</title>
    <link href="http://conservativeamericannews.com/free-republic/fannie-freddie-reform-excluded-from-finance-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165521</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Conservative American News </name>
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On Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3217, the financial regulation bill. This is.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativeamericannews.com/free-republic/fannie-freddie-reform-excluded-from-finance-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letter to the Senate :: S.3217 &#171; The American Conservative Union</title>
    <link href="http://www.conservative.org/letter-to-the-senate-s-3217/3215/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165520</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The American Conservative Union </name>
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The letter encourages a &amp;#39;NO&amp;#39; vote on on cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3217, the financial services overhaul bill without an agreement to remove provisions allowing federal agencies to gain enormous new executive powers to decide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.conservative.org/letter-to-the-senate-s-3217/3215/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action Alert &#8211; Contact your Senators on S.3217, Restoring American ...</title>
    <link href="http://gopclubpb.org/2010/04/23/action-alert-contact-your-senators-on-s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165519</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>gopclubpb.org </name>
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On Monday the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 . The 1400 page bill has a lot wrong with it &#8211; and it&amp;#39;s important to call our Senators and tell them ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gopclubpb.org/2010/04/23/action-alert-contact-your-senators-on-s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dodd&amp;#39;s S. 3217 Guarantees Fed Secrecy</title>
    <link href="http://www.auditthefed.com/government/dodds-s-3217-guarantees-fed-secrecy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165518</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Audit the Fed </name>
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Dodd&amp;#39;s bill would not allow the GAO to look into the Fed&amp;#39;s massive purchase of toxic assets, its hundreds of billions in foreign currency swaps with other central banks or its open market operations, among other restrictions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auditthefed.com/government/dodds-s-3217-guarantees-fed-secrecy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Volcker Rule - A plea from USAA</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/yoyo/2010/04/23/volcker-rule-a-plea-from-usaa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165343</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState</name>
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...elected representatives on an issue of great importance. But, we are now. The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&#8217;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/yoyo/2010/04/23/volcker-rule-a-plea-from-usaa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The ChamberPost: Volcker Rule - A Plea from USAA</title>
    <link href="http://www.chamberpost.com/2010/04/volcker-rule---a-plea-from-usaa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165342</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The ChamberPost </name>
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The US Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&amp;#39;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of financial services to America&amp;#39;s military community, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chamberpost.com/2010/04/volcker-rule---a-plea-from-usaa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Keith Leggett&amp;#39;s Credit Union Watch: Prepare for More Regulatory ...</title>
    <link href="http://creditunionwatch.blogspot.com/2010/04/prepare-for-more-regulatory-reporting.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165341</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Keith Leggett's Credit Union Watch </name>
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The Senate is preparing to vote next week on legislation (S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) that will expand the regulatory burdens on banks and credit unions. I would like to focus just on two new data ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://creditunionwatch.blogspot.com/2010/04/prepare-for-more-regulatory-reporting.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Action Alert &#8211; Contact your Senators on S.3217, Restoring American ...</title>
    <link href="http://southflorida912.org/2010/04/23/action-alert-contact-your-senators-on-s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165340</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>southflorida912.org </name>
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On Monday the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 . The 1400 page bill has a lot wrong with it &#8211; and it&amp;#39;s important to call our Senators and tell them ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://southflorida912.org/2010/04/23/action-alert-contact-your-senators-on-s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fatal Flaws Of The Wall Street Bailout Bill &#171; 84RULES</title>
    <link href="http://84rules.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/fatal-flaws-of-the-wall-street-bailout-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165339</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The current financial reform bill before the Senate (S. 3217) is supposed to make bailouts and financial crises a thing of the past. Unfortunately, it will do the exact opposite. Writing for the Heritage Foundation, James L. Gattuso ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://84rules.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/fatal-flaws-of-the-wall-street-bailout-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>South Florida Lawyers: Willie!!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165337</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>South Florida Lawyers </name>
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Finally, for those arbitration junkies out there, the Senate is negotiating today S. 3217, the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; which will be on the Senate floor for a vote Monday. The bill would limit or prohibit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://southfloridalawyers.blogspot.com/2010/04/willie.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - April 23, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-23-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8165336</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
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At 5 PM, the Senate will vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3217, the Dodd financial regulation bill. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid decided to force a vote on taking up the bill, despite the fact that bipartisan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/04/today-in-washington-dc-april-23-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fannie &amp;amp; Freddie Reform Excluded from Finance Bill &#171; New Media Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.newmediablog.com/2010/04/fannie-freddie-reform-excluded-from-finance-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8162520</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Media Blog </name>
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filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3217, the financial regulation bill. This is the Democrats&amp;#39; partisan bill that was reported out of the Senate Banking Committee on April 15 by a vote of 13&amp;#39;10 (no Republicans supported the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newmediablog.com/2010/04/fannie-freddie-reform-excluded-from-finance-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Now Available: &amp;quot;Final&amp;quot; Dodd Bill - TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.thecorporatecounsel.net/Blog/2010/04/now-available-final-dodd-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8162519</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, Senator Dodd formally introduced an updated version of his bill (S. 3217), now weighing in at 1410 pages rather than a portly six pounds. This version is the one officially filed with the Senate by the Senate Banking ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thecorporatecounsel.net/Blog/2010/04/now-available-final-dodd-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Under the name of reason: Benefit for Uninsured May Still Pose Hurdle</title>
    <link href="http://underthenameofreason.blogspot.com/2010/04/benefit-for-uninsured-may-still-pose.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8162139</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Under the name of reason </name>
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CBO&amp;#39;s Cost Estimate for the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Yesterday CBO released a cost estimate for S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://underthenameofreason.blogspot.com/2010/04/benefit-for-uninsured-may-still-pose.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TIS: USAA Petitions Members to Contact Your Senator: Amend ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.theinsidestraight.net/maxvenom/2010/04/23/tis-usaa-petitions-members-to-amend-volcker-rule-in-senate-finance-reform-act-s-3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8162110</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Inside Straight </name>
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TIS: USAA Petitions Members to Amend &amp;#39;Volcker Rule&amp;#39; in Senate Finance Reform Act (S. 3217). By Max Venom, on April 23rd, 2010 | 12:28 am. As a proud member of USAA, TIS requests all Twitter, Facebook, and other subscribers to contact ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theinsidestraight.net/maxvenom/2010/04/23/tis-usaa-petitions-members-to-amend-volcker-rule-in-senate-finance-reform-act-s-3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&quot;Financial Reform&quot; Boiled Down To A Single Sentence (GS, JPM)</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clusterstock/~3/ignVhan9AuY/financial-reform-boiled-down-to-a-single-sentence-2010-4" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8162102</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clusterstock</name>
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...whether there is any social difference      Hey Joe- My Bank already sent me an email asking me to send a letter to DC, encouraging them NOT to go forward with (S.3217). Damn. And I already thought the bill was too watered down. Anyways, just and FYI.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clusterstock/~3/ignVhan9AuY/financial-reform-boiled-down-to-a-single-sentence-2010-4&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Defend Your Dollars: President Calls Out Wall Street</title>
    <link href="http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/04/president_calls_out_wall_stree.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8180344</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Defend Your Dollars </name>
    </author>
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... watchdog that is independent and free to provide real protections for consumers. The bill will be coming to the floor soon for a vote. Now is the time to call your Senator and tell them to pass S. 3217 with no weakening amendments! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/04/president_calls_out_wall_stree.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Main Street, Wall Street and the Auto Mall :: The Lemon Law Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.lemonlaws.com/2010/04/main_street_wall_street_and_th.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8171898</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Lemon Law Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Consumers may not have the means to hop a commercial airline, much less a corporate jet, to meet in person with Congress before Senator Dodd brings the Bill (S. 3217) to the floor of the Senate next week. But that doesn&amp;#39;t mean that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lemonlaws.com/2010/04/main_street_wall_street_and_th.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislation Prompts USAA to Urge Action</title>
    <link href="https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_blogs/Blogs?action=blogpost&amp;amp;blogkey=newsroom&amp;amp;postkey=gir_take_action" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8166002</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>USAA / Newsroom </name>
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USAA is facing a serious challenge due to financial services legislation, known as S.3217, that is being considered by the U.S. Senate right now. We are reaching out to our members, employees and friends in an effort to share details ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_blogs/Blogs?action=blogpost&amp;amp;blogkey=newsroom&amp;amp;postkey=gir_take_action&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CBO Says Financial Reform Bill Would Reduce the Deficit - Blog ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1833-CBO-Says-Financial-Reform-Bill-Would-Reduce-the-Deficit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8165338</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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Under S. 3217, the estimated reduction in budget deficits over the 2011-2020 period stems largely from industry assessments required to capitalize the OLF established by the bill to resolve systemically important firms. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1833-CBO-Says-Financial-Reform-Bill-Would-Reduce-the-Deficit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Cooper Union Speech: Reforming Wall Street Is Good For Main ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/22/obama-cooper-union-speech_n_548357.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8162363</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Business on HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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Dodd brings S. 3217 to the floor of the Senate next week, the bill is more than likely to be embraced by a few Republicans and pass without much partisan bickering. If there is any room for debate, it is whether the regulation reforms ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/22/obama-cooper-union-speech_n_548357.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Where is America in Biblical Prophecy? | Conservative American News</title>
    <link href="http://conservativeamericannews.com/free-republic/where-is-america-in-biblical-prophecy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8162101</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Conservative American News </name>
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USAA is facing a serious challenge due to financial services legislation, known as S.3217, that is being considered by the U.S. Senate right now.... more info... Republicans Block Start of Debate on Financial Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativeamericannews.com/free-republic/where-is-america-in-biblical-prophecy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What Do Democrats Have Against Veterans?</title>
    <link href="http://www.arguewitheveryone.com/general-political-discussion/119208-what-do-democrats-have-against-veterans.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8162100</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Argue With Everyone Political Forums </name>
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The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on the nation&amp;#39;s financial services industry, including USAA. As the leading provider of financial services to America&amp;#39;s military community, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.arguewitheveryone.com/general-political-discussion/119208-what-do-democrats-have-against-veterans.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;Financial Reform&amp;quot; Boiled Down To A Single Sentence</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsider.com/financial-reform-boiled-down-to-a-single-sentence-2010-4" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8162098</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Business Insider </name>
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My Bank already sent me an email asking me to send a letter to DC, encouraging them NOT to go forward with (S.3217). Damn. And I already thought the bill was too watered down. Anyways, just and FYI. Reply. GAZA on Apr 22, 10:55 PM said: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsider.com/financial-reform-boiled-down-to-a-single-sentence-2010-4&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Links</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/jJkfqocYbyg/1835-Congress-Links" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8159096</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>OpenCongress</name>
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...on financial regulation. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid [D, NV] today filed for cloture on the financial regulation bill (S.3217). Senate Democrats have made some headway on the issue with several Republicans signaling their willingness to negotiate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/jJkfqocYbyg/1835-Congress-Links&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>POST YOUR LINKS &amp;gt; Politics- One &amp;gt; Oppose Financial Regulatory ...</title>
    <link href="http://cbc.corank.com/tech/story/oppose-Financial-Regulatory-Overhaul-L" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8159095</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>POST YOUR LINKS: Upcoming stories </name>
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Senator Christopher Dodd&amp;#39;s newest legislation entitled the &#8220;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&#8221; (S. 3217) is set to hit the Senate floor for debate as early as next week. A swift passage is President Obama&amp;#39;s priority ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cbc.corank.com/tech/story/oppose-Financial-Regulatory-Overhaul-L&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Palestinian Zionist Organization is Founded | Conservative ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8159094</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Conservative American News </name>
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The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that would impose new rules on... more info... Jim DeMint Talks to Brody File About Whether He Wants to Run for President (sounds like he Might!) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativeamericannews.com/free-republic/palestinian-zionist-organization-is-founded&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Interesting letter regarding Proposed Senate Legislation (S. 3217)</title>
    <link href="http://www.swarmusa.com/vb4/showthread.php/1802-Interesting-letter-regarding-Proposed-Senate-Legislation-(S.-3217)" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8159093</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Swarm USA's Hive Forum </name>
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Dear Mr. XXXXX: Rarely in our 87-year history have we turned to USAA members to weigh in with elected representatives on an issue of great importance. But, we are now. The U.S. Senate currently is considering legislation (S.3217) that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.swarmusa.com/vb4/showthread.php/1802-Interesting-letter-regarding-Proposed-Senate-Legislation-(S.-3217)&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Financial reform bill unlikely to hurt banks | Daily USA &amp;amp; UK News</title>
    <link href="http://usadailycut.com/financial-reform-bill-unlikely-to-hurt-banks" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8159092</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Daily USA &amp; UK News </name>
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Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., S. 3217 is the name of the monetary remodel check up for care by the Senate. (You can lane the bill&amp;#39;s progress, and review it yourself, at www.govtrack.us). Financial remodel legislation in the Senate and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usadailycut.com/financial-reform-bill-unlikely-to-hurt-banks&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Director&amp;#39;s Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; CBO&amp;#39;s Cost Estimate for the ...</title>
    <link href="http://cboblog.cbo.gov/?p=701" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8159091</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Director's Blog </name>
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Yesterday CBO released a cost estimate for S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 22, 2010. S. 3217 would grant new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cboblog.cbo.gov/?p=701&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Here We Go Again&#8230;As More Layoffs Are Announced In Nevada, Harry ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.suelowden.com/index.php/2010/04/22/here-we-go-again-as-more-layoffs-are-announced-in-nevada-harry-robust-reid-works-to-saddle-americans-with-another-partisan-unpopular-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8158924</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Sue Lowden for US Senate from Nevada </name>
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The Senate Republican Policy Committee released an assessment of Senator Dodd&amp;#39;s Wall Street reform bill, S. 3217, entitled &#8220;Dodd Bill Bad for Small Business.&#8221; Read the release here. Sue Lowden&amp;#39;s number one priority is to get America&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.suelowden.com/index.php/2010/04/22/here-we-go-again-as-more-layoffs-are-announced-in-nevada-harry-robust-reid-works-to-saddle-americans-with-another-partisan-unpopular-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Big Question: Will financial reform work? - The Hill&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/93827-the-big-question-will-financial-reform-work" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8158923</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress Blog </name>
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The financial reform legislation (S. 3217) should be named the &amp;quot;Adding More Power to the Fed Measure.&amp;quot; This 1336-page monstrosity grants the Fed additional regulatory authority and will create a new consumer protection agency that seems ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/93827-the-big-question-will-financial-reform-work&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama Urges Wall Street to Join In, Not Fight Against, Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/04/obama-urges-wall-street-to-join-in-not-fight-against-financial-reforms.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8158922</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Political Punch </name>
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It certainly isn&amp;#39;t S. 3217 as filed last week. What is the bill number - you know, an actual verifiable fact - you are referring to? S.3217. Title: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/04/obama-urges-wall-street-to-join-in-not-fight-against-financial-reforms.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Budget Office - S. 3217, Restoring American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=11454&amp;amp;sequence=0&amp;amp;from=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8331898</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBO's Latest 10 Documents </name>
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S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. April 21, 2010. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 22, 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=11454&amp;amp;sequence=0&amp;amp;from=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Budget Office - S. 3217, Restoring American ...</title>
    <link href="http://cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11454&amp;amp;zzz=40705" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8233582</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBO's Latest 10 Documents </name>
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S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. April 21, 2010. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 22, 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11454&amp;amp;zzz=40705&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Budget Office - S. 3217, Restoring American ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11454&amp;amp;zzz=40705" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8225981</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CBO's Latest 10 Documents </name>
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S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. April 21, 2010. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 22, 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11454&amp;amp;zzz=40705&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11454" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8180184</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CBO's Latest 10 Documents </name>
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S. 3217. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 22, 2010. SUMMARY. S. 3217 would grant new federal regulatory powers and reassign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11454&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tom&amp;#39;s Random Thoughts: S.3217, The Finance Reform Bill?</title>
    <link href="http://tomlsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/04/finance-reform-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8165975</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tom's Random Thoughts </name>
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The bill is titled, &amp;quot;Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010&amp;quot;, S.3217. A summary is located here. The full text is on Thomas, just click here. I also found an excellent finance 101 article by Eamon Javers in POLITICO on April ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tomlsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/04/finance-reform-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 3217: Dodd Financial Services Bill Heads To Floor - Regulatory ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/4/Pages/S-3217-The-Dodd-Bill.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8162518</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>National Underwriter Life &amp; Health </name>
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S. 3217, a major Senate financial services bill, is on track to come up for discussion on the Senate floor Monday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/4/Pages/S-3217-The-Dodd-Bill.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama Presses for Swift Action on Reform; CBO Estimates Cost of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wealthmanagerweb.com/News/2010/4/Pages/Obama-Presses-for-Swift-Action-on-Reform-CBO-Estimates-Cost-of-Dodd-Bill-.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8162362</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Wealth Manager Magazine </name>
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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released on April 21 its estimates on how enacting Dodd&amp;#39;s Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S.3217) would impact the Federal budget. CBO estimates that enacting S. 3217 would increase ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wealthmanagerweb.com/News/2010/4/Pages/Obama-Presses-for-Swift-Action-on-Reform-CBO-Estimates-Cost-of-Dodd-Bill-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Truth About the Regulatory Bill S3217 - NH Tea Party Coalition</title>
    <link href="http://www.nhteapartycoalition.org/tea/2010/04/21/truth-about-the-regulatory-bill-s3217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8162099</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NH Tea Party Coalition </name>
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Democrats are sending out email piling on Republicans accusing them of siding with big banks and Wall Street because they oppose the new federal regulatory bill (S. 3217) that Obama is going to try to push through in two weeks. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhteapartycoalition.org/tea/2010/04/21/truth-about-the-regulatory-bill-s3217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=11454&amp;amp;type=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8154793</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CBO's Latest 10 Documents </name>
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S. 3217. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 22, 2010. SUMMARY. S. 3217 would grant new federal regulatory powers and reassign ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=11454&amp;amp;type=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/04/s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8150682</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>capitol hill women </name>
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S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 22, 2010. View original post here: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillwomen.com/2010/04/s-3217-restoring-american-financial-stability-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Americans for Financial Reform &#187; Letter of Support for Merkley ...</title>
    <link href="http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/04/letter-of-support-for-merkley-levin-amendment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8149679</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans for Financial Reform </name>
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... support for the Merkley-Levin Amendment (modeled after the Merkley-Levin PROP Trading Act), which will strengthen provisions related to proprietary trading and conflicts of interest in the Senate&amp;#39;s Wall Street Reform Act (S. 3217). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ourfinancialsecurity.org/2010/04/letter-of-support-for-merkley-levin-amendment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Strength in numbers. - Thieves in the Temple.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/04/strength-in-numbers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8149677</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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Finally, Public Citizen still provides a petition calling for real financial reform -- specifically, they&amp;#39;d like us to support S. 3217, Sen. Dodd&amp;#39;s bill, and strengthen it. I&amp;#39;d say the timing couldn&amp;#39;t be better -- the Securities and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/04/strength-in-numbers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Great Goldman Google Ad Conspiracy Doesn&amp;#39;t Make Any Actual ...</title>
    <link href="http://techpresident.com/blog-entry/great-goldman-google-ad-conspiracy-doesnt-make-any-actual-sense" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8149676</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>techPresident </name>
    </author>
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We might hope that people might fire up Google to track down the latest details on &amp;quot;S. 3217,&amp;quot; but that&amp;#39;s not where we are at the moment. Maybe it offends some sort of puritanical sensibility to be offended by the White House pouncing on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://techpresident.com/blog-entry/great-goldman-google-ad-conspiracy-doesnt-make-any-actual-sense&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TSCPA SEEKS SUPPORT FROM STATE SENATORS REGARDING RAFS BILL ...</title>
    <link href="http://tscpafederal.typepad.com/blog/2010/04/tscpa-seeks-support-from-state-senators-regarding-rafs-bill-legislation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8149414</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TSCPA Federal Tax Policy Blog </name>
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The Texas Society of CPAs today, April 21, submitted a letter to Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) opposing any amendment offered to the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (S. 3217) that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tscpafederal.typepad.com/blog/2010/04/tscpa-seeks-support-from-state-senators-regarding-rafs-bill-legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Banks and the Economy: Community Banks Would Be Crushed By Senate Bill</title>
    <link href="http://banksandtheeconomy.blogspot.com/2010/04/community-banks-would-be-crushed-by.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8149413</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Banks and the Economy </name>
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The Senate bill, S.3217, would subject community banks &#8211; which had nothing to do with the financial crisis &#8211; to crushing new burdens. These traditional banks are struggling with difficult local economies and with regulatory pressures to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://banksandtheeconomy.blogspot.com/2010/04/community-banks-would-be-crushed-by.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title> Financial reform bill puts GOP in dilemma</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2010/04/20/financial-reform-bill-puts-gop-in-dilemma/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8142305</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T09:50:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Great Debate</name>
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The Senate Banking Committee&#8217;s own version of reform (S 3217) was placed on the calendar of the Senate late last week (Calendar No 349) from where the Democratic majority leader can call it up for debate at any time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2010/04/20/financial-reform-bill-puts-gop-in-dilemma/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.3241: SAFE Banking Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3241/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/10475755</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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The bill&amp;#39;s deposit cap would result in the shrinking of asome of the largest U.S. banks. The bill is expected to be proposed as an amendment to the broader financial reform bill (S. 3217), which will be debated in the ... -  - &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3241/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Applesauce &#187; It&amp;#39;s time to reform Wall Street</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.e-rockford.com/applesauce/2010/04/20/its-time-to-reform-wall-street/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8186639</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Applesauce </name>
    </author>
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Obama-Dodd Bill Could Institutionalize Bailouts By Allowing A New Financial Oversight Council To Determine Which Companies Are &#8220;Too Big To Fail.&#8221; (Page 35, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act Of 2010, Introduced 4/15/10) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.e-rockford.com/applesauce/2010/04/20/its-time-to-reform-wall-street/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>6 things you need to know about the Obama/Dodd financial reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lauraingraham.com/b/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-Obama/Dodd-financial-reform-bill/799231436529460358.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8165998</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Need to Know </name>
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(Page 245, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act Of 2010, Introduced 4/15/10) 4. Obama-Dodd Bill Uses Taxpayer Dollars To Guarantee Debt Of Banks And Bank Holding Companies Through The Power Of The Federal Reserve And FDIC ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lauraingraham.com/b/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-Obama/Dodd-financial-reform-bill/799231436529460358.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wonk Room &#187; Three Energy-Hawk Democrats Oppose Offshore Drilling ...</title>
    <link href="http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/20/hawk-drilling-pork/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8158228</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wonk Room </name>
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wonkroom: RT @jakebrewer: Full text of the financial reform bill, S.3217, now on OpenCongress http://bit.ly/cEXCVm via @stereogab &amp;middot; 35 minutes ago from TweetDeck &amp;middot; wonkroom: MT @CQHealthTweet: Feinstein: It will be tough to gain passage ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/20/hawk-drilling-pork/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>InsideARM: ABA Letter Details Negative Impact of Financial Reform ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.insidearm.com/go/arm-news/aba-letter-details-negative-impact-of-financial-reform-bill-on-community-banks" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8150139</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Today's News </name>
    </author>
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The letter, signed by Edward L. Yingling, ABA president and chief executive officer, lists 27 specific new and expanded regulations that the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) would impose on community banks, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insidearm.com/go/arm-news/aba-letter-details-negative-impact-of-financial-reform-bill-on-community-banks&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Illinois Republican Party</title>
    <link href="http://www.weareillinois.org/connect/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9312" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8149678</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>We Are Illinois: ILGOP </name>
    </author>
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Obama-Dodd Bill Could Institutionalize Bailouts By Allowing A New Financial Oversight Council To Determine Which Companies Are &amp;quot;Too Big To Fail.&amp;quot; (Page 35, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act Of 2010, Introduced 4/15/10) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.weareillinois.org/connect/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=9312&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 | Toss ...</title>
    <link href="http://tosscongress.com/?p=3135" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8146369</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Toss Congress </name>
    </author>
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A original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end too big to fail, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tosscongress.com/?p=3135&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DEMOCRATS for SALE: Dodd Bill Bad for Small Business</title>
    <link href="http://democratsforsale.blogspot.com/2010/04/dodd-bill-bad-for-small-business.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8143137</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DEMOCRATS for SALE </name>
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FACT: Numerous provisions within the Dodd bill (S. 3217) would constrict the ability of community banks and credit unions to make loans to small businesses, increase their operating costs, impose new regulatory burdens, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://democratsforsale.blogspot.com/2010/04/dodd-bill-bad-for-small-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wonk Room &#187; Are The GetEQUAL Actions Successful?</title>
    <link href="http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/20/getequal-wh/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8143136</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wonk Room </name>
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Press release comes out on 4/20, &amp;amp; sent at 4:20. Coincidence? 2 hours ago from TweetDeck &amp;middot; wonkroom: RT @jakebrewer: Full text of the financial reform bill, S.3217, now on OpenCongress http://bit.ly/cEXCVm via @stereogab ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/20/getequal-wh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Michigan 9th Congressional District GOP: Why You Cannot Trust ...</title>
    <link href="http://mi9thgop.blogspot.com/2010/04/why-you-cannot-trust-democrats-6-things.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8143135</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michigan 9th Congressional District GOP </name>
    </author>
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(Page 245, S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act Of 2010, Introduced 4/15/10) 4. Obama-Dodd Bill Uses Taxpayer Dollars To Guarantee Debt Of Banks And Bank Holding Companies Through The Power Of The Federal Reserve And FDIC ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mi9thgop.blogspot.com/2010/04/why-you-cannot-trust-democrats-6-things.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Citizen 68: S.3217 Financial Regulatory Reform - Projecting More ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.citizen68.com/2010/04/s3217-financial-regulatory-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8143134</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Citizen 68 </name>
    </author>
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S.3217 Financial Regulatory Reform - Projecting More Job Loss. I work in a small community bank. We are a bank who has played by the rules, we did not engage in subprime mortgage activity, we have done due diligence on every deal, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citizen68.com/2010/04/s3217-financial-regulatory-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.3217: The Restoring American Financial Stability Act : The ...</title>
    <link href="http://americanmaxim.com/blog/?p=6207" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8143133</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The American MAXIM </name>
    </author>
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Recent Posts. S.3217: The Restoring American Financial Stability Act &amp;middot; Epic Distrust, Epic Fail &amp;middot; A Maverick no more &amp;middot; Is the Left really this frightened? Recent Comments. Mike on Is the Left really this frightened? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americanmaxim.com/blog/?p=6207&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PressRSS: ABA Letter Details Negative Impact of Reg Reform Bill on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.aba.com/Pressrss/041910RegReformLettertoSenate.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8186620</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ABA Press Releases </name>
    </author>
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The letter, signed by Edward L. Yingling, ABA president and chief executive officer, lists 27 specific new and expanded regulations that the Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S. 3217) would impose on community banks, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aba.com/Pressrss/041910RegReformLettertoSenate.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Wonk Room &#187; Pataki Backs Off Claim That Romney&amp;#39;s Health Reform In ...</title>
    <link href="http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/19/pataki-backs-off-claim-that-romneys-health-reform-in-massachusetts-is-unconstitutional/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8176125</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wonk Room </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Press release comes out on 4/20, &amp;amp; sent at 4:20. Coincidence? 3 hours ago from TweetDeck &amp;middot; wonkroom: RT @jakebrewer: Full text of the financial reform bill, S.3217, now on OpenCongress http://bit.ly/cEXCVm via @stereogab ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/19/pataki-backs-off-claim-that-romneys-health-reform-in-massachusetts-is-unconstitutional/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right: Do Democrats Have a Dodd ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2010/04/do-democrats-have-dodd-problem.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8149680</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right </name>
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CITE from the bill (S.3217) the precise language that confirms your contention. GROG: you&amp;#39;ve been call a liar, an embarassment and a plagerizer. Show us the citation as I just called Walker out on AND I&amp;#39;LL BE THE FIRST TO APOLOGIZE. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2010/04/do-democrats-have-dodd-problem.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fred Johnson for Congress Blog: Wall Street Reform Is Needed Now!</title>
    <link href="http://fredjohnsonforcongress.blogspot.com/2010/04/wall-street-reform-is-needed-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139277</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fred Johnson for Congress Blog </name>
    </author>
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The &#8220;Wall Street reform&#8221; being discussed in the media is also known as H.R. 4173 in the House of Representatives and S. 3217 in the Senate. It will establish many things, the biggest being the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fredjohnsonforcongress.blogspot.com/2010/04/wall-street-reform-is-needed-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bethlehem Town Crier: Lord Christopher Monckton at April 15, 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bethlehemtowncrier.com/2010/04/lord-christopher-monckton-at-april-15.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8162111</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bethlehem Town Crier </name>
    </author>
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CBO&amp;#39;s Cost Estimate for the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Yesterday CBO released a cost estimate for S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bethlehemtowncrier.com/2010/04/lord-christopher-monckton-at-april-15.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Fight to Save Startup Seed Financing and Angel Investing: What's in the Bill Now on the Senate Floor</title>
    <link href="http://www.wac6.com/wac6/2010/04/the-fight-to-save-startup-seed-financing-and-angel-investing-whats-in-the-bill-now-on-the-senate-floor.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8111759</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T07:10:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>William Carleton, Counselor @ Law</name>
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Although there has been much effort to save startup seed financing and angel investing in the three weeks since the bill was reported out of committee, that effort is not reflected in S. 3217 as so introduced.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wac6.com/wac6/2010/04/the-fight-to-save-startup-seed-financing-and-angel-investing-whats-in-the-bill-now-on-the-senate-floor.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Will Dodd's Financial Reform Bill Allow Bailouts?</title>
    <link href="http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/04/will-dodds-financial-reform-bill-allow-bailouts/39022/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8110451</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T06:20:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Atlantic</name>
    </author>
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Dodd asserts that his bill will put an end to bailouts, while McConnell and other Republicans say it leaves the door open for the government to prop up firms in perpetuity. Who's right? They both are.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/04/will-dodds-financial-reform-bill-allow-bailouts/39022/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Banking Bill Retains 120 Day Wait Period For Private ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.startupcompanylawblog.com/2010/04/articles/financings/senate-banking-bill-retains-120-day-wait-period-for-private-securities-offerings/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8139278</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Startup Company Blog </name>
    </author>
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The Wall Street Reform bill has been filed with the full Senate - S. 3217 http://bit.ly/bAP5sS. Unfortunately, the bill keeps getting worse for startups. The latest version of Section 926 is quoted below. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.startupcompanylawblog.com/2010/04/articles/financings/senate-banking-bill-retains-120-day-wait-period-for-private-securities-offerings/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Financial Reform Bill - S.3217: Restoring American Financial ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8113391</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... </name>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Swaps spin-off proposals look costly for banks (Reuters)</title>
    <link href="http://kevinonthestreet.com/2010/04/swaps-spin-off-proposals-look-costly-for-banks-reuters/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8112896</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kevin on the Street </name>
    </author>
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Here we go RT @SenateBanker: The Wall Street Reform bill has been filed with the full Senate - S. 3217 http://bit.ly/bAP5sS #financialreform about 21 minutes ago from HootSuite; Senator Lincoln bill a back-door way to reinstate Glass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kevinonthestreet.com/2010/04/swaps-spin-off-proposals-look-costly-for-banks-reuters/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Florida Senate: Crist Could Win as Independent &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/15/florida-senate-crist-could-win-as-independent/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8143138</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
    </author>
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Monday cloture vote set for Lael Brainard (Under Sec Treasury for Intl Affairs). 1 hour ago; The Wall Street Reform bill has been filed with the full Senate - S. 3217 http://bit.ly/bAP5sS (via @SenateBanker) 1 hour ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2010/04/15/florida-senate-crist-could-win-as-independent/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qRgYUISEEoym8ATDyYCoCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE0IwzfIjTK-BpkX4MKjCFPvDHKNw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16965502</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qRgYUISEEoym8ATDyYCoCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE0IwzfIjTK-BpkX4MKjCFPvDHKNw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7Y0RUIiXIoKk8QTRw4HQAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGrmYRku0z_9avt7bl6u8s2_piq8Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16875784</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7Y0RUIiXIoKk8QTRw4HQAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGrmYRku0z_9avt7bl6u8s2_piq8Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=guwMUMykDK-02AWhyuEi&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHmvvvwLO9_F2Vqgm_0LTpSolQFug" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16815761</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=guwMUMykDK-02AWhyuEi&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHmvvvwLO9_F2Vqgm_0LTpSolQFug&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EfoIUPD-EqfA2gXliZG0Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGli8IHDl7NvAX1L2F-g9vRpmbNJA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16751888</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EfoIUPD-EqfA2gXliZG0Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGli8IHDl7NvAX1L2F-g9vRpmbNJA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JgEHUJ2TD4mW2QW2obAC&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFhF39y-eKg8VcAd0qcpbd-eg7ZAw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16707052</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JgEHUJ2TD4mW2QW2obAC&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFhF39y-eKg8VcAd0qcpbd-eg7ZAw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bVgGULSKGaWW2AWG5KWvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGVcHBkg-OxwW73HLSVTZc4YMGiBA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16697162</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bVgGULSKGaWW2AWG5KWvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGVcHBkg-OxwW73HLSVTZc4YMGiBA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EAYFUP2LB4mi2gWa9vymBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGfFpkw9YVIk310Gae-HjUdXHr4oA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16679508</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=EAYFUP2LB4mi2gWa9vymBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGfFpkw9YVIk310Gae-HjUdXHr4oA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=fL7_T8j3N8qU2wWq1dmnBA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFuvLEpaoOlBY22hhtTiU6ZT87ikw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16586239</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=fL7_T8j3N8qU2wWq1dmnBA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFuvLEpaoOlBY22hhtTiU6ZT87ikw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=INL3T9T3EuaW2QXjh9GABw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHQKl154d5NGRX2Cl2ztlYejNhhCg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16426772</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=INL3T9T3EuaW2QXjh9GABw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHQKl154d5NGRX2Cl2ztlYejNhhCg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lDD1T-OfHo7W2wWC0eiCBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHM1rj2egGIQx6kNQ2Envug5zf7ug" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16390678</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lDD1T-OfHo7W2wWC0eiCBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHM1rj2egGIQx6kNQ2Envug5zf7ug&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pIH0T_bDBaSj2QWljomFBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHyK0BxssMqMD2H6V5clikDFLcKfQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16372898</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pIH0T_bDBaSj2QWljomFBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHyK0BxssMqMD2H6V5clikDFLcKfQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VTLzT-X-IuKC2wWzurHOCw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG397GJaPywC4yOVpLRdLDxw7k64A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16358061</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VTLzT-X-IuKC2wWzurHOCw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG397GJaPywC4yOVpLRdLDxw7k64A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16164294</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=AF7nT5X9NaWe2gXNr6TaCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGz3vmmHGqrqTZwuRvmGJ8yHauAWA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/16088525</id>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=tMDiT5nEHOmM2gX7_ZnqCw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGjQ2PpvQ1JZ8AXbNdQWMrqK_jM6A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/15804837</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=34rVT62KIuWL2AXWw4WxDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGBB-qIoTGA8eP7DvTB80z3oyO6Gw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/15683485</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=1krQT8fsNKrD2QWMjb2zDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE-UpGHSD6TGL7s7jf35LNCi4ysnA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/15208317</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P_qtT8zcBuXq2QWLt5zpCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGOrm94zHKldbeDgTUleHAi33THXA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=wziYT7PTE-Oc2AW37L2JBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCgQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHl0L3qKUjR1kvziWWOK8cv6YgpGg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14547375</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=w7CNT8qhC_Py2gXkx_j3Cw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHeM-SQgSeKIJYELtaS0stt1ZS6Jg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14530434</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cQaNT6GDA6KU2wWewIz9Cw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF1VLGfOh3D5clCE3Lx_o9DLxVoVA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xV-MT6mtEKGM2gXHq4neCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHREDaFaSMhWZvpzxORaG2RWMVJFQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14509120</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xV-MT6mtEKGM2gXHq4neCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHREDaFaSMhWZvpzxORaG2RWMVJFQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2LqLT9L0KoTo2QWw1s3YCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_3wfxSD_Hz6qqVRugv3bXWKojOA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14493608</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2LqLT9L0KoTo2QWw1s3YCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_3wfxSD_Hz6qqVRugv3bXWKojOA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jwuLT5bgPOjA2gXT0v3KCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGmVkN9ukOT5FDiOu1EdMWEI4EAJg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14471266</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=jwuLT5bgPOjA2gXT0v3KCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGmVkN9ukOT5FDiOu1EdMWEI4EAJg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=s2mKT8ykGITg2QXLsri5CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_twb1bmFGIllo1TLuLAB5vCHztQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14455449</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=s2mKT8ykGITg2QXLsri5CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_twb1bmFGIllo1TLuLAB5vCHztQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HLuJT5XtIcaC2wWOo_XkCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF72xC_btsA7dwDbVDMeH-LtCJSmg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14433180</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HLuJT5XtIcaC2wWOo_XkCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF72xC_btsA7dwDbVDMeH-LtCJSmg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vReJT5m5Lsje2AWRzIy4CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHVXPz32uHAXeapXehHKH1WF-Vj_w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14417357</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vReJT5m5Lsje2AWRzIy4CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHVXPz32uHAXeapXehHKH1WF-Vj_w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=f2uIT7OACeX02QWXofzrCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGhKVnfjfR5z9sC6Pn7j495i-YtNQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14412066</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=f2uIT7OACeX02QWXofzrCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGhKVnfjfR5z9sC6Pn7j495i-YtNQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=n76HT5TREImo8QSBpJzRCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHtbkfpo6mP5iMci9-smfIuj80_Sw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14403749</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=n76HT5TREImo8QSBpJzRCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHtbkfpo6mP5iMci9-smfIuj80_Sw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=9xmHT5ftA8Gz8AH1_rW5CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGrTLdWW9w5e-vqsoGz0rBD6LgQ5A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14383541</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=9xmHT5ftA8Gz8AH1_rW5CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGrTLdWW9w5e-vqsoGz0rBD6LgQ5A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Gm-GT5uMGKK18AGp4rUs&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGXmbiFXTChNEpK_nSbCUcmHgELqQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14368435</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Gm-GT5uMGKK18AGp4rUs&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGXmbiFXTChNEpK_nSbCUcmHgELqQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lMWFT-SNGIqN8AH9u9CkCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGmmvu0MHyq6SX3N3WA_IOD8fMg1A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14346739</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lMWFT-SNGIqN8AH9u9CkCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGmmvu0MHyq6SX3N3WA_IOD8fMg1A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=wRuFT7r6CIq62wWT9piNCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHdg0L6OjdRjFk-amz7tLsOu0bT3g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14329615</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This is the Democrats&amp;#39; financial regulatory reform bill. It seeks to address the regulatory lapses that lead to the crisis of 2008 and fix the problem of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=wRuFT7r6CIq62wWT9piNCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHdg0L6OjdRjFk-amz7tLsOu0bT3g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14308292</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=hHWET5L7Aobc2QXa49X_CA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-dIy6gO9Tc1iAU6mrqGfx_rFSXA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14292305</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=m8mDT8T3D8aC2wXH5LiSCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFQrf47P5mz-_ZvTFel7AeEoDl0lA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14276739</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=53qCT47MNKmw2wWU0IiUBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEw7CeWs8J_ZeHrYHiMRwvFVs8-TA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14256509</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=edGBT4PFCqfe2AXb6cyUBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHfJ_Vrj87N8-Z8O947DmpVHSiajA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14239563</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=MCeBT9KZM8242QWjs6ntBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH9gGnA0-t8hnv7I_Y127-57qyolQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/14218980</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=MIGAT5WHHcTB2QWWweGJBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHNFzZLigk-v6meolcT0wUOZLMSVw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=29d_T8GlApDg2wXA5fmdBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHiP6EYoxqAb5ha9fUYjqLIOJQKqg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TC5_T-7LNpSs8QT0_rHhBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEJm7iW7Fv-EbJqZ9lq1txVen0RVA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=tYR-T7TmDoL48gS6w5TkBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEFJWDE4-3KMCGMiOrSlKmyuDO5Vg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=att9T5-VKZD69gSvo8ChDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEbYmuWmfaOO6XYlRT3LvXIIVroaw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uOJ7T7qIJea02gWVhczuDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTQSMazZZycqKcGQ9onH6JZK3V9g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=opd6T8vUH8PY2AXXwvChAw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHYRffN6w4A5oDZc2-EBW7Y1Vh84w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=GO15T4vCJMG4sQK8usShBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-awdLzWvTpNSyQEDEbI6eSecLZA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cT15T8_0Jcbo2AX2i5G2Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH3IwFUf5_K-l_kI8NrJ9T95HVcUg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UpZ4T57-EKHU2AWjxfG1Bg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEIChaSUknp6huPmfnD-jX_B4Hxhg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=gO13T7WuBKKzsgLexoyiBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFOp0lenxGEhS6hY7OB-k7U1WHPag&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_Eh3T663Mq_ksQLGvbShBA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG4FX40zpLSZIJ22adJPKJ49cJFfg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=s6dyT8-PN6Xm2QXF6YH1Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG1GdFT4Qgrt-2bKiEezn9zt4It9w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7P5xT7mGGYKq2gXPz_nzDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGpftBrrF8tRKQve0zg2BrfcZMa0g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=dlVxT6WvKuaW2QX27qzbDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGfTHw_mI5ydty2ADdL_yYsaAN7Qg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P65wT5y9COOC2AWs8_TxAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFDAuniMvoPAH6-vSVQCU0frMTxYA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NANwT4_dEcaysgKBpK2GBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG5nAEhHuPuzFyxJptpJNsi48biwQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KlxvT6GGKLCnsALWpp37BQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHWulG9Be7gz9Xe1guJMGoJnN-koQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=lbJuT83KHOa42wWTiZXxAQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHBA_O4E8Pyawn5gU-0pxAdNASubQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SApuT-PGI4r1sQLG6cXtBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHkfAsEvY4ciVhP3A2JIaf7JBKqdA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_2BtT7OENcOzsALkzJmEBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHxhOPXv76nBOjYOuGxePCugsDyNw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=sbpsT5vGIerO2gXiyfWSBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFEWVWxdr5Kg3zDOoQNdfLP0-9bBw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ZRBsT4eYMsaA2wWG-IjpDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGkyTnLYjtYXY--p_opyD_qQnytjg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=cm5rT8eFGqz3sQLVz72JBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFzZ7XoFgyQ6om_eicXWS2-_No5SA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=6sNqT_HFKtHIsQL7u836BQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHUpslPwZ0CZrjqlscHq_giDR1Ghw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=exhqT-uIM43DsQKz6LWlCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEDeN6B5rU8ixFhcJk3yUcXnfizBA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2W1pT-T2FYnc2AXxnfmhCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH-H2V7yHHuTZdvkmgA1H3IjhlT8Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=KcRoT8nsGqT_sQL0xcGcCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGgOPyyv09AmpVF8XgnL0LYrEK_FQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=wxpoT83gD8-JsALXirGdCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGFhLeMxilZFUzsB2bKv8i8uSyX9A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=E8lmT-z6GeWvsgLEoKi3Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFcLywpHvyKiPg3YycflhIp24XBmQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=iiBmT7jBGaHhsQL-w722Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE5GuJGgtAMmIVPf8GRowg6YAQl2g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FSZkT-yXL6OvsgL_85i4Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFX3cPYv0YRXzcpWnlWHAbr8HHWoA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=sX5jT8ftIsavsQK2z5ycCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF6ts44DRz6tllRNO4bASNnCEUuFQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qtpiT7L5HsqpsALC0KmcCw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE462Xh9zeHow0vwt6S2A3mGsIpzw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Ty9iT6irO6rJsQLev9SkDA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHF49156jzthsVnjTaWufDziGzS0A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=goVhT-vPCIWy2QX-wbD6Dw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHlS7mygK3z6hoQNrzFIOAmsMpCCg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=YN5gT9bVKu73sQLOu9yWCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGphBDzprifVoBoXcMtw_Nnoh2Ozg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=zDZgT9CHMomW2QWWr8iWCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG1facNsSRvMqafZJ-CSSLQ1aXeAA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7uFeT8iYG-TnsQKg1KylCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHRVZBmsvUEt6_RB5h5AQWJbtvs0Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pjheT7nDNrCasgK-49HZDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHrbV-6eXneJ-82FaFOyg3Zj8_J5A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=a5BdT7y8EuStsgKmtbhr&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHW2LxQIGVRS5--nKG2iKNfYVixyg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ZuZcT5ScEYb5sQKMwMiuDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF-BaQfRJxlLpoMhWM_dVgC2fmx-w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=CExcT6eQOYuEsAKf7eDFDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGZEUpyHJCp1b9pL4cI-BuQ1fzKfg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pKNbT76-CpT5sQLt8MCgDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFram9ds-J1dX9IapsBBasWcN_fQQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=wPpaT7vbHrCasgK-49HZDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEhuPoT9vIQ3sFaxH1a-KY1V38uaA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WqlZT9qULan9sQLGqKDKDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFQj1RVOPdHk1EBCwlynuKxeBmg_g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OwJZT7DQIaWesQLC64m7DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGQITJJo_wFtQWS4H6Ep_bsrfe8HA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=z1lYT5TUNueIsAKy_vjCDQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEOgl59fTWPPZUhbbyoarWyytPuuw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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S.3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail,&amp;quot; to protect the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ga9XT9yrL4iI2gX6lcCCDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEVMfyfIyQioYZoHrm4MNx2HfG3Lg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=YgZXT934E-qa2gXLwOj5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCcQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHmEJaKpCbmheEeu4GxD0t1Y72_OQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qV1WT8_rAqGAsgKZx8zQCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG112_CUMfeasHd9gbkYTXF6ecPmg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WLRVT5zhCKX_sQLVsPTqCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEGZdQZVqhihngSXH4K0CEV-BaCqw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=oQtVT5DuGaeLsALc8OHvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDXBbEYdIKIjaYV9mZxOrD-HLwxQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=RGNUT_SCIoPksQKGxYTwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG9AeFtaGBmnbjzCpoRTapgdQpNyA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0rlTT5vREcX0sQKh843wBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEA5GY60Q5DiUuLXlmZhMAZke09PA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xxBTT5GXLJKDsgLBp4XwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEzFjhj_-GUh0XOC9BrhZCZWqlSdA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WmhST77rAsiJsQKDn8zvBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNESVVzcLGbJEazB_WF6LLg6isJWwQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=m79RT_XiKLPksQKm4YjwBQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE3LIx1zDCIfsVc1lNJqDMOzEAfUw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_xdRT9TiNaqpsQL7uumfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFlnSg1RJYL4c8VZlWEOtInliSKZw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=W29QT7WQBMzMsQLXz7i8Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF7vbzqBPNQc5h_iZ487g5BARenMA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=38lPT-qED67EsQLfsdSlDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFCBNJmSicruePCr0C36816s7Buzg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bh1PT7mBKs-psALxpvGbDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCkQmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHD2CGAr66fqfjFZWBeaE2wWWrJpg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=MnNOT4PvHYSqsQKkpKwH&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNElkKvngydmZ2kpnBzFNIi5ZpClQQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=kcpNT_72JJLLsQK75aUD&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFAgxtQ25aIPoXWOqQtMFtTqilwEg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ASJNT9vMLJKCsAKMubEL&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGmFCt2LgI9dnSNtjK6zq8JZvUyPw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12700938</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=onlMT9_oNpLLsQK75aUD&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFKQOfCTRC2y-pSAeWaqU59H4AFbQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12686004</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=nNBLT6e8Gav_sQKTiKzABw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHEveoBTwGNHzyc1a9xtLs0w7j4ig&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12662832</id>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=BihLT7bFIKP4sQLj7u3qCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHSESYCG8FbU_EEyIq8wQ1PnhF0sw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12649066</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=i35KT6icL82osAKjgOXqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG7-6BmawHqDJ-7sIyW1XG79B0AoA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12625217</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pdZJT_HfKMiKsALehPDqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGJXUD5IsqyApqHpYras0IZpzaCPQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12610319</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=vy1JT4WPIIaDsAKAqfjqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHSnP6aWqpGYGMDFoFzFypbpqmefA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pIVIT4XHFo_KsQLrw4CQCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTXFjw_6BKAJn9plKSkWHupydjiw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=j95HT9G5DuGtsQKgwdDqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFoR-tRPotwyyfO1lRb9RJEPVSVGg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=kDZHT8TzDO2CsALggenqCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF8_Nqr8NgcywAkcFEdj-xfBQ4_0Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qYpGT5ysKYT20gGJpqD5DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHQL1zEtCaXh0--j4M47zA6ywSGTA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=kuFFT_-BFc6lsAL2-oHDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE0k6f1pWIb89bcg9mZ6-VVx7w5Ug&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5jxFT7L5I9HIsQKDssDDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEJJIwUjfi9bj2gwoP7B_AJrb20KQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=MZBET_rMNPT4sQLe_4DDDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHWbqVt6kpX_PsSR4StCqCuqPQ19Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=huZDT8baB4Sc2AWN0-GmCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGKYFRopXjv2z0OBgK0yNyVWTW3DQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=5j5DT9OMA6jy2QWdtfSoCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGj_fJN53K2mq_kIusXBHaDwqiY-Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=opRCT_SDC6f02wXRxLmkCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHMaeOZEyNs6wsz085TjHX2NuvWNA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2-xBT8D7IaTi2gX4u7mOCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF6F1I0lhgNCv1mwYI9SYQGyF-lRw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=l0NBT4L3AsKg2gWcrt2cCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFQLHkcrAwAk5TPqvbAQv9zroNKnA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=e5tAT8G9BcqU2wXy7PCvCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGceb3yqoQksTqsCe1LU-An-xkr8A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12341522</id>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UPI_T7FZqNbYBc_n2aII&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGjg9P0xFgTzcsVHEfVQ6HBdN3znw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xEk_T_zpL8mW2AW-_KmFCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEBmM6xQNy9qYVuM5DnsuYsOV4Wcw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12292610</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_qA-T8HlA4fq2AWA1PmdCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHqWcsfZSqqZ3hyYwJRHf4uMv3lRQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12272396</id>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=afg9T9zCFeaw2QWhp7C1CA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH8wuIUpyYu8fzRoNG7pjZCV1IBiA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/12250803</id>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=wVE9T_SOOcmU2AXQwt2JCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGT2HLjspj9qSB6TJ51FB7zs7asEA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=-KY8T9qdJrCl2AXvuYGLCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEhiGnXcpZoTODhmyh5sKTlSHuyNg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=AFU7T5-OPIHE2wW05LHNCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGIyOysEDXxVlgoVl6iXF5qsKNUnw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JrA6T8KOH-a02AXktvCxCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFLXymVnmg8UCVf_snXTfeJLAaxGw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2gI6T5g1woLYBevMxZgK&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHqfQEeJuGZR5AYnwwamcQfD2Yaow&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=Jlo5T6TZFMK0sQL35ciOAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFPekBOC_TuWpW68862teRfwJz4gw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=hrE4T4L_BbTisQKKvOCPAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEPpDlBTeZaTjTmH-CwCUMj2Wf6ZA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NA84T732KsSG2gWs_I2GAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHSBSFx95ewbDHUDMeMbJuvoP_eew&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=c8MyT9rqBqPK2AXrts3DBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFN_fLTXLaPkqzjxM55zTbpJjEZhw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TR8yT579Jan5sQLsvrTXBg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGM5IV2goWMXUqyd6ORJe4PrLSIFw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aHcxT__qKaLIsQLAx6WcBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFyIkQKYuGErVDdw3skHVmIrhMDow&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=mCQwT-aoN6_gsQK_7omvDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFBiKeZD474xrEBx3waq_azTZqUjA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=2XsvT-fiJOLLsQLMgtCzDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGiDRzq2gUMI7nvW5xrZNz0lHGY5A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VSsuT_ipFvP2sQKwpJzBDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHEyOwEuJ_1mLFZiCFFJ-WXFDplXw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=JYItT7ihHYigsQKRq8maDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGnsngCdYkiMfNHSBliZaD9oMHHpA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11977373</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=StUsT6ubA-XksQKwpLiuDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE4z8dqp1p7KiudcGLSHNVgHu_Twg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WzEsT9-wH8e-2wXD6PGJDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHreKvEQDh5zc2e8oyKbQmzOQAdag" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11971627</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=WzEsT9-wH8e-2wXD6PGJDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHreKvEQDh5zc2e8oyKbQmzOQAdag&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=S-MoT8r5EIyqsAKls9HQAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHm-2J7W8JNenpfaviDsYmRNqDuNg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11937890</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=S-MoT8r5EIyqsAKls9HQAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHm-2J7W8JNenpfaviDsYmRNqDuNg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SjcoT_eoEMOW2AX32MChDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFlIMlcX3695Hj0aHmR3Wwg83kIlw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11924942</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SjcoT_eoEMOW2AX32MChDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFlIMlcX3695Hj0aHmR3Wwg83kIlw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7JMnT_y3BoqasgL0xpy1Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHlmrJPxMU440Fs6IbVmNVGsW0BiQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11898753</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7JMnT_y3BoqasgL0xpy1Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHlmrJPxMU440Fs6IbVmNVGsW0BiQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xuomT-H1HPGrsAKmhaiMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFeoFkzlm_77XSaQ68mRaReSz_mPw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11892166</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=xuomT-H1HPGrsAKmhaiMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFeoFkzlm_77XSaQ68mRaReSz_mPw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aUImT_-1O8aC2wWAiIzgDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFOCWLJ7hX_Edo6QyunP7nIHxYpPA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11876213</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aUImT_-1O8aC2wWAiIzgDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFOCWLJ7hX_Edo6QyunP7nIHxYpPA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ppklT_z2BImzsAKk4ZyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGPEP2d1AlxDBdKbmfJaYnelPKmRg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11865392</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ppklT_z2BImzsAKk4ZyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGPEP2d1AlxDBdKbmfJaYnelPKmRg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HvEkT7qRNqqLsQKivtyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE71IklCnIBowqhEAeTt5HbCK0o5w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11837996</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HvEkT7qRNqqLsQKivtyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE71IklCnIBowqhEAeTt5HbCK0o5w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OkIkT93QOIzEsQLG6KSMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEZn0aAjf4WpvN3UKO0-MhFklhXBw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11824650</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OkIkT93QOIzEsQLG6KSMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEZn0aAjf4WpvN3UKO0-MhFklhXBw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=1ZkjT4uRBcS1twf6scXHAw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEpncJUAwSxrkyECZ3VRLDr2mhCsQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11799435</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=1ZkjT4uRBcS1twf6scXHAw&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEpncJUAwSxrkyECZ3VRLDr2mhCsQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=IPEiT9iZOOf4sQLwpqGFCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHspiNHB64MPo31pDZ1snGy_pUH_A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11786225</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=IPEiT9iZOOf4sQLwpqGFCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHspiNHB64MPo31pDZ1snGy_pUH_A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=fUgiT6jTIaTO2AXU8NHfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFJtPASfqH6O7sdBidBDJY4meuG3g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11761512</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=fUgiT6jTIaTO2AXU8NHfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFJtPASfqH6O7sdBidBDJY4meuG3g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ip8hT6qCMsiKsAL5sb2WCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH9blN41rdTa8KvsnAllU2uBWRS0w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11746694</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ip8hT6qCMsiKsAL5sb2WCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH9blN41rdTa8KvsnAllU2uBWRS0w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HvggT7bnO4qCsALmn5CbCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFVZD4gi1y0xnKLJBVrh77apOG40Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/11722696</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T01:00:00Z</updated>
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OpenCongress bill summaries are written by OpenCongress editors and are entirely independent of Congress and the federal government. For the summary provided by Congress itself, via the Congressional Research ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3217/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HvggT7bnO4qCsALmn5CbCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB4QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFVZD4gi1y0xnKLJBVrh77apOG40Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wonk Room &#187; Conservatives Debate: Is Obama&amp;#39;s Mother&amp;#39;s Taste In Men ...</title>
    <link href="http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/14/conservatives-debate-is-obamas-mothers-taste-in-men-relevant-to-war-against-islamofascists/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8169499</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Press release comes out on 4/20, &amp;amp; sent at 4:20. Coincidence? 4 hours ago from TweetDeck &amp;middot; wonkroom: RT @jakebrewer: Full text of the financial reform bill, S.3217, now on OpenCongress http://bit.ly/cEXCVm via @stereogab ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/14/conservatives-debate-is-obamas-mothers-taste-in-men-relevant-to-war-against-islamofascists/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S. 3217: A original bill to promote the financial stability of the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-3217" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8113392</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us </name>
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A bill in the US Congress: A original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end &amp;quot;too big to fail&amp;quot;, to protect the American taxpayer by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-3217&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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