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Remarks by FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair at the 75th Anniversary "Face Your Finances" Road Show Event - Dallas, TX

September 10, 2008 – "Before getting started, I want to recognize our local FDIC community affairs staff. They're our boots on the ground here in Dallas." Read more»

FDIC doesn't see another IndyMac-size failure

July 23, 2008 – Reuters – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp does not expect to take over another failed bank similar in size to IndyMac Bancorp Inc or larger, FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair told Reuters on Tuesday. [reuters.com] Read more»

FDIC head says more banks skirting failure

July 23, 2008 – Chicago Tribune – The chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday more banks are in danger of failing and that the government agency expects to raise premiums to restore its reserve fund after paying out billions of dollars to depositors at IndyMac Bank. [chicagotribune.com] Read more»

Face Your Finances Road Show

We're Coming to a City Near You

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and to reinforce its ongoing commitment to consumers, FDIC Chairman Sheila C. Bair announced the Face Your Finances Road Show June 16, 2008 at the anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. Read more»

The Road Show will be coming to five cities.

The Road Show will be coming to five cities.

Chicago

July 16, 2008

San Francisco

July 22, 2008

Dallas

September 10, 2008

New York City

September 19, 2008

Kansas City

October 16, 2008

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