New Dems on the Issues

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July 30, 2009: New Dems Join Chairmen Peterson, Frank to Announce Derivatives Legislation Outline

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July 23, 2009: New Dems Meeting with Secretary Geithner, United States Secretary of the Treasury

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July 16, 2009: New Dems Meet with Secretary Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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June 5, 2009: New Dems Meeting with Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman

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New Dem Leadership talks to the press after a meeting at the White House with President Obama

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New Dem Financial Services Task Force Releases Principles on Regulatory Modernization

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New Dem Members Unveil Legislation to Reform Derivatives Trading

July 22, 2009

Washington, D.C - Today, members of the New Democrat Coalition Leadership and the Financial Services Task Force joined task force member Representative Michael E. McMahon (NY-13) to introduce a bill to increase transparency and regulatory requirements for the trading of derivatives. The Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009, sponsored by Rep. McMahon, would increase regulation and reporting requirements placed on the derivatives market, while still allowing for customized and over-the-counter derivative trading. This legislation provides greater protection for American families, businesses and investors, while maintaining an active derivatives market that encourages investment, economic growth and job creation.

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New Dems Applaud Passage of "Pay-As-You-Go" Legislation

July 22, 2009

Washington, D.C - Today, the leadership of the New Democrat Coalition released the following statement in response to the passage of H.R.2920, The Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2009, in the U.S. House of Representatives:

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