Often voted the “brainiest,” “funniest” and “most eloquent” member of the House, he was also the first to come out voluntarily and helped normalize being openly gay in public office.
Category: Frank, Barney
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Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86
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The Fed Is Doing Too Much, All at Once
The New York Times – Business:In its fight against inflation, the Federal Reserve has contributed to the bank failures and economic instability that it is now trying to fix, our columnist says.
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Signature and Silicon Valley Bank Collapses Followed Softened Regulation
The New York Times – Business:Officials with Signature and Silicon Valley banks, which regulators seized in recent days, called for looser financial requirements for midsize banks.
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First Republic and Others Under Pressure After SVB’s Collapse
The New York Times – Business:Shares in regional lenders were under pressure, even after regulators unveiled a vast backstop for U.S. banks after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse