Monthly Archives: November 2011

Johnson to Hold Hearing on Spurring Job Growth through Capital Formation

WASHINGTON – Monday, November 14, 2011 – Today, Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced he will hold a full committee hearing on capital formation proposals to create jobs. The committee will review a number of outstanding proposals and explore additional … Continue reading

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Senate Banking Committee to Hold FHFA Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced the Committee will hold an oversight hearing next Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The Committee will hear from FHFA Acting Director Edward DeMarco. Fannie Mae … Continue reading

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House Backs Measures to Facilitate Raising Capital

(Reuters) – By Alexandra Alper and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON | Thu Nov 3, 2011 Two bills aimed at making it easier for smaller businesses to raise capital passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday in an unusual showing of bipartisan support. The … Continue reading

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