Jeff Emerson

Corzine Decisions Felled MF Global, House Republicans Say

MF Global Holdings Ltd. collapsed last year because of mistakes made by former chairman and chief executive officer Jon S. Corzine, U.S. House Republicans said in a report on the futures brokerage’s path to bankruptcy.

Corzine Decisions Felled MF Global, House Republicans Say

MF Global Holdings Ltd. collapsed last year because of mistakes made by former chairman and chief executive officer Jon S. Corzine, U.S. House Republicans said in a report on the futures brokerage’s path to bankruptcy.

House Panel Starts Reviewing Fed Documents on Libor

A U.S. House subcommittee received more than 5,000 pages of documents it requested on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s communications on how the London interbank offered rate was set.

New York Fed Gets More Time to Give Congress Libor Info

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York was given more time to comply with a congressional request for information about staff communications with banks involved in setting the London interbank offered rate.

Republican Lawmaker Wants Fed to Focus on Inflation

Representative Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, is drafting legislation that would focus the Federal Reserve on a single mandate for price stability, require more transparency and shift control over interest rates away from Washington.

Why Baby Costs Less Down the Road in Silicon Valley

After Mark Logsdon tore a ligament in his knee skiing at Lake Tahoe in March, he returned home to suburban Sacramento and had an MRI scan at Sutter Davis Hospital.

Tea Party Congressmen Accept Cash From Bailed-Out Bankers

Tea Party favorites such as Stephen Fincher of Tennessee were swept into Congress on a wave of anger over government-funded bailouts of banks.

Brady Introduces Bill Focusing Fed on Price Stability With 23 Co-Sponsors

Representative Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, introduced a bill that would narrow the Federal Reserve’s focus to price stability, eliminating its mandate to promote full employment.

Facebook IPO Scrutiny Forcing It to Grow Up in Washington

Congressional questions about Facebook Inc.’s initial public offering are forcing its nascent lobbying operation to play defense as it builds the political support companies need before coming under scrutiny.

SEC Cheaper Than Finra on Adviser Oversight, BCG Says

Inspections of investment advisers by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority may cost at least twice as much as more frequent examinations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the Boston Consulting Group.

"Republicans on the committee, including the freshmen, stood strong against partisan attacks and voted to repeal this bailout authority."

- Jeff Emerson on Apr 29, 2012

Washington

Spencer Bachus

Massachusetts

New York

Obama Says IRS Targeting of Tea Party Groups ‘Outrageous’

‘Iron Man 3’ Tops Weekend Sales Again With $72.5 Million

Treasury 10-Year Yields Reach Seven-Week High on Growth

Most U.S. Stocks Fall After Record Highs Amid Sales Data

Rally Matches 1990s Gains With Valuations 28% Lower