DeMarco Punts on Principal Reduction DeMarco Punts on Principal Reduction
It appears increasingly unlikely there will be help for homeowners under DeMarco’s leadership.
May 2, 2012 / George Zornick
The Administration Is Scared of Its Own Regulatory Shadow The Administration Is Scared of Its Own Regulatory Shadow
An EPA administrator has swiftly resigned after getting flak for doing his job.
Apr 30, 2012 / George Zornick
Schneiderman Faces a Tough Crowd on the Hill Schneiderman Faces a Tough Crowd on the Hill
Forty members of Congress told the New York attorney general they fear the mortgage fraud investigation has "stalled" and risks losing public confidence.
Apr 27, 2012 / George Zornick
Republicans Are Harassing the Mortgage Fraud Task Force Republicans Are Harassing the Mortgage Fraud Task Force
Members of the task force believe a Congressional Republican with Wall Street ties is attempting to influence the investigation.
Apr 26, 2012 / George Zornick
Rep. Brad Miller Speaks Out on Why He Wasn’t Hired for Mortgage Fraud Task Force Rep. Brad Miller Speaks Out on Why He Wasn’t Hired for Mortgage Fraud Task Force
Congressman says fear of Republican opposition scuttled his candidacy for executive director of Schneiderman's working group, was told that task force won't pursue criminal charges...
Apr 25, 2012 / George Zornick
CFPB to Take on Shadow Corporate Justice System CFPB to Take on Shadow Corporate Justice System
Wronged consumers often find themselves forced into arbitration proceedings where a corporation has picked the judge.
Apr 24, 2012 / George Zornick
The Financial Fraud Task Force Is Active, Has Staffers The Financial Fraud Task Force Is Active, Has Staffers
The recently announced investigation into Wall Street malfeasance does indeed have staffing, but will it be enough?
Apr 19, 2012 / George Zornick
Justice for Homeowners—Still Not Served Justice for Homeowners—Still Not Served
It took pressure from progressives to get a partly decent mortgage fraud settlement. They can’t take their eyes off the prize now.
Apr 18, 2012 / George Zornick
Obama Announces Empty Crackdown on Oil Speculation Obama Announces Empty Crackdown on Oil Speculation
The president outlined good ideas that have no chance of happening this year, and is eschewing real action.
Apr 17, 2012 / George Zornick
The House Will Consider a Disturbing Cybersecurity Bill The House Will Consider a Disturbing Cybersecurity Bill
A proposed law would allow private companies to broadly share your electronic communications with the government.
Apr 11, 2012 / George Zornick