John Walsh, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, and other top regulators testify on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The new law, enacted in July, toughens government oversight of Wall Street and banks, provides stronger protections for consumers and gives the Fed and other regulators new powers to restrain risky financial practices. It's aimed at preventing another financial crisis like the one that struck with force two years ago and plunged the country into a deep recession.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mary Schapiro and other top regulators testify on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The new law, enacted in July, toughens government oversight of Wall Street and banks, provides stronger protections for consumers and gives the Fed and other regulators new powers to restrain risky financial practices. It's aimed at preventing another financial crisis like the one that struck with force two years ago and plunged the country into a deep recession.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Gary Gensler and other top regulators testify on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The new law, enacted in July, toughens government oversight of Wall Street and banks, provides stronger protections for consumers and gives the Fed and other regulators new powers to restrain risky financial practices. It's aimed at preventing another financial crisis like the one that struck with force two years ago and plunged the country into a deep recession.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chair Sheila Bair and other top regulators testify on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The new law, enacted in July, toughens government oversight of Wall Street and banks, provides stronger protections for consumers and gives the Fed and other regulators new powers to restrain risky financial practices. It's aimed at preventing another financial crisis like the one that struck with force two years ago and plunged the country into a deep recession.
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) quizzes Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and other top regulators on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The new law, enacted in July, toughens government oversight of Wall Street and banks, provides stronger protections for consumers and gives the Fed and other regulators new powers to restrain risky financial practices. It's aimed at preventing another financial crisis like the one that struck with force two years ago and plunged the country into a deep recession. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) quizzes Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and other top regulators on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and other top regulators testify on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The new law, enacted in July, toughens government oversight of Wall Street and banks, provides stronger protections for consumers and gives the Fed and other regulators new powers to restrain risky financial practices. It's aimed at preventing another financial crisis like the one that struck with force two years ago and plunged the country into a deep recession.
Deputy Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin and other top regulators testify on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The new law, enacted in July, toughens government oversight of Wall Street and banks, provides stronger protections for consumers and gives the Fed and other regulators new powers to restrain risky financial practices. It's aimed at preventing another financial crisis like the one that struck with force two years ago and plunged the country into a deep recession.
=Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship took his first congressional scolding since an explosion at one of his West Virginia coal mines killed 29 last month. He testified at a hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on May 20, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. ( Photo by Jeff Malet)
=Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship took his first congressional scolding since an explosion at one of his West Virginia coal mines killed 29 last month. He testified at a hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on May 20, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. ( Photo by Jeff Malet)
=Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship took his first congressional scolding since an explosion at one of his West Virginia coal mines killed 29 last month. He testified at a hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on May 20, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. ( Photo by Jeff Malet)
=Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship took his first congressional scolding since an explosion at one of his West Virginia coal mines killed 29 last month. He testified at a hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on May 20, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. ( Photo by Jeff Malet)
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