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2016
Sept. 9, 2016, 3 p.m.
Widely considered the most significant financial regulatory reform since the Great Depression, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) instantly became a debated political battle in Washington.
Aug. 31, 2016, 2:20 p.m.
Each year, as billions of dollars are funneled into American elections, more and more questions continue to rise regarding not only the legality of these financial contributions, but also the true intentions behind them.
Aug. 1, 2016, 2:06 p.m.
Some legislators are beginning to act on the task of increasing the minimum wage, while others are actively trying to stop the increases.
2013
March 7, 2013, 10:55 p.m.
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