The Paulson Blueprint
Monday, March 31, 2008
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Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson wants to make dramatic changes in the way U.S. financial markets are regulated. NBR Washington bureau chief Darren Gersh dissects Paulson's plan, and correspondent Erika Miller reports on Wall Street's response to it. 
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External Links/Articles*
- Credit Union National Association (CUNA)
CUNA is a trade association representing America's credit unions. The organization's CEO, Dan Mica, is interviewed in Darren Gersh's report. This links to a March 31 2008 CUNA press release titled, "Flawed Treasury plan would turn CUs into banks." - Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA)
IIABA is a "national alliance of 300,000 business owners and their employees who offer all types of insurance and financial services products." The organization's CEO, Bob Rusbuldt, is interviewed in Darren Gersh's report. This links to a March 29, 2008 press release issued by IIABA titled, "Big 'I' comments on Treasury Department Blueprint." - Raymond James
Raymond James is a "diversified financial services holding company with subsidiaries engaged primarily in investment and financial planning." Raymond James Chairman and CEO Tom James is interviewed in Erika Miller's report. This links to a podcast of Tom James discussing recent Federal Reserve actions. The podcast is titled, "Federal Reserve Made Wise Break with Tradition in Bear Stearns transaction." - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a "business federation representing more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions." The president of the organization's Center for Capital Markets, David Hirschmann, is interviewed in Darren Gersh's report. This links to a March 29, 2008 press release issued by the organization titled, "Chamber Welcomes Call for Financial Regulatory Modernization and Simplification. - U.S. Department of Treasury
This links to the Treasury Department's March 31, 2008 press release titled, "Treasury Releases Blueprint for Stronger Regulatory Structure." The press release contains a link to a Fact Sheet about the plan. - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The SEC regulates equity markets in the U.S. This links to a March 29, 2008 SEC press release titled, "Statement of SEC Chairman Christopher Cox Regarding Blueprint for Financial Regulatory Reform." - U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
This links to a March 31, 2008 press release issued by Senator Chris Dodd, head of the committee. The release is titled, "Dodd Statement on Treasurys Blueprint for Regulatory Reform."
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