American Banker examines USAA’s efforts to mobilize its customers to support the company’s position on the regulatory reform bill. While most observers said it is rare for a bank to attempt to use its customers as lobbyists, they also agreed it is a tactic that could work. “Nothing influences a wavering member of Congress more […]
Day: April 24, 2010
“People v. powerful” up next for Obama?
The Post asks what the administration’s next priorities should be after financial regulatory reform. One response says the administration may focus on “people v. the powerful” issues, like a Citizens United response. Dan Schnur wrties: Obama seems pretty intent on using his Supreme Court nomination as a platform from which to tee up a “people […]
RNC v. FEC update
The Post has an update on RNC v. FEC this morning.