Beware of Bank Regulations Curtailing Credit

By Jennifer Moreale

02/18/2010

As Diana Furchtgott-Roth of the Manhattan Institute points out, there is widespread hostility towards the financial sector even though: 140 banks failed in 2009 regulators and Congress encouraged banks to make high-risk loans many banks were required by Hank Paulson to take the TARP money in 2008 all but one large bank repaid TARP funds...

TAGS: Barack Obama, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee, Jason Zweig, Manhattan Institute, Volcker Rule

Volker Rule Offers More, Not Necessarily Better, Regulation of Banks

By Jennifer Moreale

01/26/2010

“If these folks want a fight, it’s a fight I’m ready to have,” said President Obama as he emphasized his campaign against Wall Street. Following up on the after-TARP tax, Obama is introducing the Volker Rule to impose tougher regulations on the financial sector. The Volcker rule will cap the size and scope of banks,...

TAGS: Bailouts, Banks, Barack Obama, Financial Reform, Jason Zweig, Nicole Gelinas, Troubled Asset Relief Program, Volcker Rule, Wall Street

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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