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Financial regulation
Financial regulation
Tim Geithner wants tougher rules, stiffer capital requirements, and a say in exec pay. Industry supports more oversight, but even some Dems balk at the sweep of the proposal.

Where the action is: Barney Frank is negotiating with the White House and is warm to Geithner's plan. Best hope of narrowing its scope rests in the Senate.
By Nina Easton and Telis Demos

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Last updated April 28 2009: 8:52 AM ET
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