Majority Press Releases
Opening Statement of Chairman Chris Dodd - Hearing to Examine the Billing, Marketing, and Disclosure Practices of the Credit Card Industry, and Their Impact on Consumers
Today is the first in a series of hearings on a subject matter that I believe is of critical importance -- credit cards. It is my hope that through these hearings this Committee, in a careful, thorough and open manner, will begin to examine both the positive and negative impacts that this important financial tool plays in the lives of millions of American consumers and our nation’s economy. It is my hope that this hearing entitled: Examining the Billing, Marketing, and Disclosure Practices … Continue Reading
January 25, 2007
Remarks of Sen. Christopher J. Dodd to the United States Conference of Mayors
Tonight’s dinner is being held to honor new leadership in the Congress. On that note, allow me to join in saluting our new Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid, and our new Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. They are off to an outstanding start as the new leaders of the Congress. This is my first address since being formally chosen as Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. I am pleased and honored to share my thoughts with you, the Mayors of America, and other… Continue Reading
January 23, 2007
DODD’S BANKING COMMITTEE: HELPING WORKING FAMILIES, PROMOTING ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Washington, D.C. - Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today held a press conference to discuss the recent market volatility and downturn in the American economy, as well as the priorities that the Banking Committee will focus on over the year ahead to help working families and businesses achieve economic security and prosperity. Below are his remarks as prepared: Good afternoon. Thank you for being here. I would like to speak… Continue Reading
January 19, 2007
Remarks of Sen. Christopher J. Dodd to the 10th Annual Operation PUSH Wall Street Economic Summit
It's an honor for me to be invited to speak you today at this, the 10th Anniversary of the Wall Street Economic Summit. Reverend Jackson, you should take enormous pride in the success of this event, and the growth of the Rainbow Push Wall Street Project. Your efforts over the years have helped millions more Americans achieve their dreams and aspirations. These are my first formal remarks since becoming Chairman-elect of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. I'm proud a… Continue Reading
January 19, 2007
Senator Dodd Announces Banking Committee Will Conduct Hearing on Transit Security
Senator Chris Dodd, D-Conn., announced today that the first hearing he will convene as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs will examine the critically important need for greater transit security to protect Americans and our nation’s economy. Since the devastating attacks of 9/11, terrorists have attacked transit facilities in London, Madrid and Moscow. “Each and every work day millions of Americans step onto buses and trains and yet our nation still is not … Continue Reading
January 18, 2007
Opening Statement of Chairman Chris Dodd - Hearing to Examine the State of Transit Security
The Committee will please come to order. Thank you for being here for the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 110th Congress. I’m pleased to address the Committee as chairman. I must say that I was beginning to wonder if a day like this would ever arrive. I am probably one of the longest-serving first-time chairmen in Senate history. On the three major committees on which I sit, I have had the pleasure to serve behind Senators Kennedy and … Continue Reading
January 9, 2007
Remarks of Sen. Christopher J. Dodd to the 10th Annual Operation Push Wall Street Economic Summit
New York, NY - It's an honor for me to be invited to speak you today at this, the 10th Anniversary of the Wall Street Economic Summit. Reverend Jackson, you should take enormous pride in the success of this event, and the growth of the Rainbow Push Wall Street Project. Your efforts over the years have helped millions more Americans achieve their dreams and aspirations. These are my first formal remarks since becoming Chairman-elect of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.… Continue Reading
