Quote of the Day: Barney Frank Compares Financial Reform to Classic Movies

Benjamin F. Carlson 20 Views Jun 24, 2010
"The cartoons are over, we're about to get into the double feature"

--Representative Barney Frank on the final day of conference committee debate over financial reform. The committee agreed to increase capital requirements for banks, but has yet to resolve more controversial issues, such as banning proprietary trading.

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