senate banking committee

Health care may dominate congressional news, but lawmakers have not forgotten about drafting new rules for Wall Street.

Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee are working on a plan, with the hope of unveiling it this week.

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Sen. Chris Dodd has taken a leading role in putting together legislation to rewrite the rules governing Wall Street, but his retirement could make things complicated.

Some observers say the Senate Banking Committee chairman's retirement improves the chances of a bill passing because he'll want to make sure it's part of his legacy.