House Financial Services Committee

Witnesses Lining Up for CU Reg Burden Hearing

By Heather Anderson | March 29, 2013

CUNA, NAFCU line up credit union CEOs for April 10 session with House Financial Services Committee.
N.C. Rep. Watt Fuels FHFA Appointment Speculation

By Heather Anderson | March 27, 2013

During the March 19 House Financial Services hearing on the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.) yielded back the majority of his allotted time due to “media speculation over the weekend.”
Regulatory Relief Amendment Excludes Credit Unions

By Heather Anderson | March 25, 2013

Industry trade associations shrugged off the exclusion. CUNA lobbyist says "those amendments never go anywhere."
Housing Collapse, GSEs Dominate House Financial Services April Agenda

By Heather Anderson | March 22, 2013

Commmittee Chair Hensarling reiterates aim to eliminate Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac as government-sponsored enterprises.
Watt Passes the Mic on DeMarco Amidst Appointment Speculation

By Heather Anderson | March 20, 2013

North Carolina congressman named as possible successor to embattled FHFA acting director. DeMarco taking flak over principal reductions.
House Committee Hearing Features FDIC Witnesses

By Heather Anderson | March 19, 2013

Wednesday’s House Financial Services Committee to be followed by hearing to be set on credit union regulatory burden.
Flood Insurance Program 'One Large Event' From Needing More Fed Bailout

By Arthur D. Postal | March 15, 2013

Mississippi insurance commissioner makes that observation, while FEMA says agency continues to eye NFIP privatization.
Yay and Nay, Political Hay: Photo Coverage of GAC Day 3

By Marc Rapport | February 27, 2013

WASHINGTON — Congressmen made their points for and against the CFPB and Dodd-Frank at the final day of the GAC. John Cooke captured the images.
Pols and Gavel Passing: Photo Coverage of GAC Day 2

By Marc Rapport | February 26, 2013

These photos by John Cooke capture some of the action of the second day of sessions Tuesday at the 2013 GAC in Washington, D.C.
Onsite Coverage: Bachus Says Congress May Revisit Durbin, Reform Dodd-Frank

By Heather Anderson | February 26, 2013

WASHINGTON – Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.)had good news for credit unions during his speech Tuesday morning at CUNA’s GAC.