Sen. Dodd To Keep Pushing For Financial Overhaul

Courtesy NPR: Politics & Society  Thu, 01/07/2010 - 05:00

Senator Chris Dodd took a leading role in putting together legislation to overhaul the financial regulatory system, but his retirement and status as a lame-duck could make things complicated.

Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, is at odds with Republican who oppose his plan to merge bank regulators and create a new agency to protect consumers.

Some believe Dodd's retirement improves the chances of the bill passing because he wants to make sure it's part of his legacy.

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