Andrew Ward In Washington

Stories by Andrew Ward In Washington

Senate passes fiscal stimulus bill

Senate passes fiscal stimulus bill

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2009

The Senate passed its $838bn fiscal stimulus bill by 61 votes to 27 on Tuesday, clearing the way for Congress to thrash out final legislation for President Barack Obama to sign into law.

Obama names Schapiro as new SEC chief

Obama names Schapiro as new SEC chief

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2008

Barack Obama on Thursday named Mary Schapiro, head of the securities industry's self-regulatory body, as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.