Tag: Senate Banking Committee

The Senate Banking Committee said the vote on the nomination of corporate lawyer Jay Clayton would take place Tuesday morning. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump SEC pick to get panel vote on Tuesday

Joseph Lawler · March 30, 2017 2:33 pm

Sen. Warren raised concerns that Icahn is taking positions in companies while he advises Trump. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, File)

Warren presses Trump SEC pick to investigate Carl Icahn for insider trading

Joseph Lawler · March 23, 2017 4:59 pm

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