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Dodd May Drop Consumer Agency From Financial Overhaul Bill

1/15/2010 10:06:53 AM

Senate Banking Chairman Christopher J. Dodd, D-Conn., is considering dropping a proposed standalone consumer agency from a bill to overhaul the regulatory structure of the financial system, according to sources close to the matter.

Geithner to Testify on AIG Bailout

1/15/2010 7:06:36 AM

Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner has accepted an invitation to testify in front of lawmakers about the problematic bailout of American International Group Inc.

Obama Pushes to Renegotiate Provision to Allow FDA to Approve Generic Versions of Biologics

1/15/2010 7:04:50 AM

President Obama wants to renegotiate a provision in the health care overhaul that would allow the FDA to approve generic versions of advanced medicines known as biologics, several House Democrats said Thursday evening, to more quickly spur competition for brand-name versions of the drugs.

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1/11/2010 10:21:08 AM

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