Tag: Senate Banking Committee

Securities and Exchange Commission chairman nominee Jay Clayton testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 23, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Democrats zero in on Trump SEC pick’s conflicts of interest

Joseph Lawler · March 23, 2017 4:01 pm

Population growth increases size of economy and immigration increases population growth, Fed chairwoman says. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Yellen: Slowing immigration would slow growth

Joseph Lawler · February 14, 2017 6:04 pm

Liberal lawmaker Elizabeth Warren says HUD nominee Ben Carson gave her "written promises" and, therefore, accountability. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Warren defends vote for Carson amid liberal anger

Joseph Lawler · January 25, 2017 11:31 pm

"I support Dr. Carson's nomination, and look forward to working with him to ensure that he follows through on his commitments," Sen. Warren said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Elizabeth Warren supports Ben Carson for HUD secretary

Anna Giaritelli · January 24, 2017 11:12 pm

Banking committee sets vote on Carson’s HUD nomination

Banking committee sets vote on Carson’s HUD nomination

Joseph Lawler · January 17, 2017 11:53 pm

Some Democrats indicated they didn't intend to hold up Ben Carson's confirmation. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)

Carson poised to clear Senate panel with GOP-pleasing agenda

Joseph Lawler · January 12, 2017 9:20 pm

Carson endorses government role for housing

Carson endorses government role for housing

Joseph Lawler · January 12, 2017 4:00 pm

Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, called the Democrats' efforts "100 percent political, designed to serve as a proxy for what political operatives hope will be an epic campaign battle over Social Security." (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Fight over Social Security nomination escalates day before report is due

Joseph Lawler · June 21, 2016 8:48 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said that banks will face the possibility of tougher requirements if they have not fixed the shortcomings in their "living wills" by October. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Yellen warns banks: ‘There will be consequences’ after October deadline

Joseph Lawler · June 21, 2016 4:10 pm

The nominees, George Washington law professor Lisa Fairfax and Mercatus Center expert Hester Peirce, were approved by voice vote following votes on the Senate floor. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Senate panel advances nominees for SEC

Joseph Lawler · May 19, 2016 5:10 pm

Warren rips former Fed official

Warren rips former Fed official

Joseph Lawler · April 5, 2016 8:03 pm

The Senate Banking Committee, of which Shelby is chairman, announced that it would hold a nomination hearing on three financial agency candidates on March 15. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Shelby schedules first hearings of the year for Obama nominees

Joseph Lawler · March 8, 2016 10:13 pm