Elizabeth Warren

Odd Political Bedfellows Agree: Banks Still Too Big To Fail

John Ydstie — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:21:00 +0000

Amid Washington's dysfunction, one issue has united some liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans: a common concern that "too big to fail" is alive and well.

Despite the Dodd-Frank financial reforms, these lawmakers believe the nation's largest banks still pose a threat to the economy and that the government will step in to bail them out if they get in trouble.

At a recent hearing on Capitol Hill, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., confronted Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke with her concerns. "We've now understood this problem for nearly five years," she said.

The Battle For Congress: Senate And House Races To Watch

Carrie Johnson — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:01:00 +0000

For Republicans itching to regain control of the Senate, Tuesday's election presents a rare opportunity. Only 10 GOP incumbents are on the ballot, compared with nearly two dozen Democrats and independents who caucus with them.

That means the magic number for Republicans is low. They need only a net gain of three or four seats to take over the Senate — and, assuming they keep the U.S. House of Representatives, consolidate their influence on Capitol Hill.

Massachusetts Senate Race Gives New Meaning To Gender Politics

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:06:00 +0000

Despite its liberal reputation, the home of Jack Kennedy and Tip O'Neill has never elected a woman as governor or senator. And in Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown's tight re-election race with Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren, gender could prove the difference.

When Brown won his Senate seat in a special election in 2010, he came away unscathed by something his female opponent at the time would have had a much harder time explaining away.

Cherokee Nation Chief Demands Apology From Scott Brown Campaign

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:57:00 +0000

Update at 3:30 p.m. ET, Sept. 27

Alleigh Marre, a spokeswoman for Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown's campaign, released a statement, saying:

"Senator Brown has spoken to his entire staff – including the individuals involved in this unacceptable behavior – and issued them their one and only warning that this type of conduct will not be tolerated. As we enter the final stretch of this campaign, emotions are running high, and while Senator Brown can't control everyone, he is encouraging both sides to act with respect.

Despite Pledge, Gloves Are Off In Massachusetts Senate Race

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:48:00 +0000

The tight U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts is getting feistier. Republican Sen.