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Barney Frank
House Financial Services Committee Chairman
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Barney Frank’s Vision for Financial Reform
His hope is that by March 2010, a new entity will be charged with looking out for systemic risk in the economy. … Watch
January 27, 2010 | In Business & Economics, Politics & Policy
Why Barney Frank Overreacted on Health Care
Would Congressman Frank support a piecemeal approach to health care reform? He’s rethinking it all. … Watch
January 27, 2010 | In Business & Economics, Politics & Policy
Our blunder came when we killed rental housing programs and tried to help low income people buy homes, says Barney Frank. … Watch
January 27, 2010 | In Business & Economics, Politics & Policy
Barney Frank: “In 2003, I Didn’t See a Crisis”
Barney Frank on why he originally opposed tightened regulations for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. … Watch
January 27, 2010 | In Business & Economics, Politics & Policy
Barney Frank thinks no federal funds can go to keep institutions in business. His bill, already passed by Congress, seeks to make creditors very, very nervous. … Watch
January 27, 2010 | In Business & Economics, Politics & Policy
Barney Frank has been in Congress since 1981. He is the Chairman of the Financial Services Committee. Previously he was a Massachusetts State Representative and an assistant to the Mayor of Boston. He has also taught at several Boston area universities.
