The Volcker rule, a centerpiece of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial law aimed at stopping some of the risky banking practices that contributed to the economic meltdown, was approved by five key regulators on Tuesday, clearing the way for its implementation.
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Senate Approves Sweeping Immigration Overhaul, In Final Vote
The Senate approved a sweeping immigration bill Thursday, endorsing a bill that would put millions of immigrants who illegally entered the United States on a path to citizenship.
Existing Home Sales Rise Again; ‘Seller’s Market Is Developing,’ Realtors Say
Sales of existing homes rose 0.4 percent in January from December and were up 9.1 percent from January 2012, the National Association of Realtors reports.
In Search Of Obama’s Second-Term Agenda
The president has been relatively mum during the campaign about what he would do if given a second term. He outlined more specific ideas this week â but he hasn’t explained how he would get those ideas through Congress.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Debate Takeaway: Little Daylight Between Obama, Romney
Other takeaways from the debate that was ostensibly about foreign policy: domestic issues; Obama on the attack; a strong but calm Romney; and an appeal to the base.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Friday Newscast 9/23/11
Stories include Juneau organizations getting together on chronic inebriates in the downtown area and a heads-up on the release of study results of economic trends in Juneau and Southeast.