Ranching, timber, environmental groups announce joint effort for wilderness in NE WashingtonA remote and poor corner of northeastern Washington has become a place where loggers, ranchers and conservation groups are finding common ground in helping busines
Wash. Sen. Maria Cantwell switches vote on Wall St. overhaul; enforcement over derivatives keySen. Maria Cantwell's decision to back an overhaul of financial regulations was secured after the bill's enforcement powers over derivatives trading was strength
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, a crucial swing vote in the effort to pass a sweeping overhaul of financial regulation through the Senate, will support the measure, an aide said on Thursday.Cantwell had opposed the measure previously,
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The unregulated $450 trillion market in over-the-counter derivatives should expect "vigorous reform" that includes reporting of all trades and steps to prevent a repetition of the 2008 financial crisis, a key Senate committee chairm
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. senators who have been part of negotiations on climate change legislation this year said on Wednesday they disagree with the carbon emissions reduction approach being developed in a compromise bill.Democratic Senator Maria
<div id="subtitle">Public option remains one of the best ways to repair failed health insurance marketplace The Senate Finance Committee defied common sense Tuesday by rejecting a government-supported public option to buy health insurance. Far remov
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key U.S. lawmaker is set to join forces with several business groups on Wednesday to call for Congress to end the "reckless speculation" in commodity markets as the Senate prepares to take on financial reform.Senator Maria Cantwel
McCain backs bills that would split up big banks as Senate looks at consumer agency compromiseTwo senators, one from each party, called Wednesday for breaking up large financial firms that perform both commercial and investment banking, adding a wrinkle t
Taking aim at Wall Street titans, two US senators unveiled legislation on Wednesday to restore a 1930s law that would force banks to choose between their commercial and investment activities.The proposal from Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell and Republic
