Barney Frank: “The notion we should ban in a society for everybody things that are OK for adults because children might get to them is…”

Congress generally, and this subcommittee in particular has historically played a critical role in strengthening accountability at the World Bank.

Protection and advocacy Agencies, which are Federally funded entities charged with enforcing the rights of persons with disabilities.

I urge staff to pay close attention to the differences in products offered by nonbank institutions and to be mindful of Congress's intent in financial reform that State consumer protection laws be preserved to the extent possible.

I think it is clear that Fannie and Freddie are sufficiently secure so they are in no great danger.