The much-anticipated Congressional hearing on covered bonds held December 15 appeared to show that even in the current polarized political environment, it is sometimes possible for both sides of the aisle to get behind a good idea. Read More
There is some talk in Bergen County that Republicans want to recruit a credible challenger to run against seven-term U.S. Rep. Steven Rothman (D-Fair Lawn) next year. Read More
The early front runner for the Democratic nomination to run against U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-Wantage) in the fifth district is Glen Rock attorney Camille Abate , who lost Democratic congressional primaries in 2006 and 2008. Read More
The much-anticipated Congressional hearing on covered bonds held December 15 appeared to show that even in the current polarized political environment, it is sometimes possible for both sides of the aisle to get behind a good idea. Read More
The House Financial Services Committee debated Tuesday how to set up a covered-bond market in the U.S., including whether to establish an explicit backstop, but it was unclear how fast the panel was planning to move on the issue. Read More
The House Financial Services Committee debated Tuesday how to set up a covered-bond market in the U.S., including whether to establish an explicit backstop, but it was unclear how fast the panel was planning to move on the issue. Read More
A push for covered bonds in the US does not seek to replace securitization, industry veterans said in a teleconference ahead of the House Financial Service Committee's scheduled hearing on covered bonds Tuesday. Read More
AN UNDER-STRENGTH Banchory St Ternan battled to a point against bottom of the league Hall Russell. Read More
Good luck trying to understand the financial reform bill that the House is debating this week. Read More
The nominations for Lynchburg city councilman Scott Garrett's seat continue to come in. Read More