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A regulatory bill that Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) introduced Tuesday would create three agencies aimed at policing threats to the economy, preserving banks in good health and protecting borrowers from abuse.
 
Painting a street green hasn't stimulated one new job: Energy-efficiency investments Tangible gains still ahead for $25 billion initiative (Post, November 7, 2009)
 
Millions represent the face of 10.2 percent joblessness: Bleak data point to a stark future for local job seekers, employers (Post, November 7, 2009)
 
AIG, continuing its recovery from near-collapse, posts $455 million profit: Second straight quarterly gain for insurer (Post, November 7, 2009)
 
FHA delays the release of disputed audit of its finances (Post, November 5, 2009)
 
Fed stands by rock-bottom interest rates for near future: RECOVERY VIEWED AS FRAGILE
Policymakers detail factors that could change view
(Post, November 5, 2009)
 
Chrysler 'intertwined' with Fiat as it lays out recovery plan (Post, November 5, 2009)
 
As Black & Decker chief steps aside, he declines golden parachute (Post, November 5, 2009)
 
At Wheaton mall, the unemployed shop for jobs (Post, November 4, 2009)
 
Oil firms' profits keep dropping as recession shrinks demand for energy (Post, October 30, 2009)
 
Q&A: No more U.S. aid needed, says GM chief (Post, October 29, 2009)
 
U.S. pay czar says renegotiating AIG bonuses is a 'top priority' (Post, October 29, 2009)
 
Economy is kick-started, but can it motor ahead? (Post, October 28, 2009)
 
N.Y. Fed pushed AIG on contracts: After federal bailout, insurance giant lost its leverage with banks (Post, October 28, 2009)
 
Home prices up slightly for third straight month: Signs of stabilization likely to be temporary, economists warn (Post, October 28, 2009)
 
Foreclosures double in Washington area: Subprime borrowers in three counties bear the brunt, report says (Post, October 28, 2009)
 
Goldman Sachs, the Waltons and their hotel money pit (By Allan Sloan, October 27, 2009)
 
Refinancing lifeline fails to reach most 'underwater' homeowners: Federal plan misses about 97 percent of eligible borrowers (Post, October 24, 2009)
 
Online spending down as holiday season nears: Recession puts brakes on fast-paced growth of e-commerce (Post, October 24, 2009)
 
Recession continues to grip Britain: Spending cuts could come as government runs short of options to fight crisis (Post, October 24, 2009)
 
Bernanke puts heat on Congress to reform financial regulation: New powers needed to oversee complex firms, Fed chairman says (Post, October 24, 2009)
 
Home sales jump 9.4 percent to highest level in two years (Post, October 23, 2009; 12:43 PM)
 
Government widens control over paychecks: BAILED-OUT FIRMS ARE FIRST Measures aim to cut risk to companies, economy (Post, October 23, 2009)
 
Costly fraud and error reported in home buyers' tax program: IRS HAMSTRUNG BY LIMITATIONS Lawmakers consider extension (Post, October 23, 2009)
 
House panel backs new protections for consumers: Financial agency would have broad regulatory powers (Post, October 23, 2009)
 
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