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By Max Abelson 5/21/10 2:55am

59 Votes, 1,500 Pages, and One ‘Good Day’: Senate Passes Financial Reform Bill

Wall Street’s Wild West days are almost over. Tonight, by a count of 59 to 39, with four Republicans voting along with the Democratic majority, the Senate passed a 1,500-page financial reform bill. It not only includes the so-called Volcker Rule, which limits banks’ proprietary trading, but will create new consumer protection, curbs on banking, federal Read More

By Steve Cohen 6/05/09 8:25pm

Reflections on the Leadership of President Obama

Watching President Obama in Cairo the other day, I was struck by his vision, ambition, and his desire to bring about change. Having voted for him in the New York primary last year and in the general election in November, I confess to having enormous sympathy for him. I root for him like he is Read More

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59 Votes, 1,500 Pages, and One ‘Good Day’: Senate Passes Financial Reform Bill

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